Author: Wilson, Donald A.,
Title: Logging and Lumbering in Maine: Images in America.
Description: Charleston, SC, Arcadia Publishing, (2001). VG lg sz PB. Lumbering in Maine began with the first settlement. A sawmill was supposedly extablished near York in 1637. The first big. interest in Maine timber was expressed by the king of England, who wanted the great pine trees for ship masts and established the "broad arrow" policy, claiming all trees suitable for masts in the name of the Crown. Known as the Pine Tree State, Maine once led the world in lumber production. Maine has nearly 18 million acres of timberland, and forest products still make up a major industry. Includes bibliography.

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