America's Timber

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Premiered February 03, 2015

America's Timber

In the early 1900s, timber was an essential US product. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS

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In 1910 the U.S. Forest Service was desperately understaffed. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.

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"Hire Everybody You Can Find"

In the early 1900s, timber was an essential US product. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS

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America's Timber

Fire was essential to the survival of the new US Forest Service. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.

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Fire as the Enemy

Roosevelt and Pinchot make a plan to save America's wilderness. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.

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Gifford Pinchot's Vision

In 1910 the largest fire in U.S. history burned over 3 million acres. Premiering Feb 3.

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The Big Burn Preview

In 1910 the largest fire in U.S. history burned over three million acres.

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The Big Burn, Chapter 1

Firefighters are regaled as heroes for the first time in America. Premieres Feb. 3 on PBS.

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The Heroes of the Big Burn

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