The idea of "private" tree farming was well received, since it was generally recognized that government forests could not be adequately protected even by well-armed guards. It was hoped that private forest ownership would solve the problem of denudation. The only remaining problem was how to secure the livelihood of the people before trees could be harvested. In those early days, no private farmers had funds available for the very uncertain tree-growing business, which required waiting eight years for the final harvest and income. To better assess the actual potential of this tree farming scheme, WEP to look into the employment potential in Philippine forestry.

The idea of "private" tree farming was well received, since it was generally recognized that government forests could not be adequately protected even by well-armed guards. It was hoped that private forest ownership would solve the problem of denudation. The only remaining problem was how to secure the livelihood of the people before trees could be harvested. In those early days, no private farmers had funds available for the very uncertain tree-growing business, which required waiting eight years for the final harvest and income. To better assess the actual potential of this tree farming scheme, The employment potential in Philippine forestry.

The idea of "private" tree farming was well received, since it was generally recognized that government forests could not be adequately protected even by well-armed guards. It was hoped that private forest ownership would solve the problem of denudation. The only remaining problem was how to secure the livelihood of the people before trees could be harvested. In those early days, no private farmers had funds available for the very uncertain tree-growing business, which required waiting eight years for the final harvest and income. To better assess the actual potential of this tree farming scheme, The employment potential in Philippine forestry.

The idea of "private" tree farming was well received, since it was generally recognized that government forests could not be adequately protected even by well-armed guards. It was hoped that private forest ownership would solve the problem of denudation. The only remaining problem was how to secure the livelihood of the people before trees could be harvested. In those early days, no private farmers had funds available for the very uncertain tree-growing business, which required waiting eight years for the final harvest and income. To better assess the actual potential of this tree farming scheme, The employment potential in Philippine forestry.