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“It is true that the trees are for human use. But these are aesthetic uses as well as commercial uses-uses for the spiritual wealth of all, as well as the material wealth of some.”

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Joseph LeConte
Joseph LeConte

Joseph LeConte was a prominent American geologist, born on February 26, 1823, and died on July 6, 1901. He made significant contributions to the field of geology, particularly in the areas of petrology, paleontology, and geological structures. more

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