This short documentary demonstrates how to efficiently manage a woodlot in order to maximize yearly income. Joe Kelly, a farmer who sold his trees to be cut down wholesale, illustrates the danger of short-sighted planning. Given a second chance on his father's farm, Joe learns to practise selective cutting, which allows for a sustainable woodlot and a steady income. The film also offers information on which trees to cut and how to market the wood.
Release Date | July 12, 1950 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Trees Are a Crop | |
Runtime | 23min | |
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Language | — | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | Canada | |
Production Companies | ONF | NFB |