An examination of the lumber industry in Sewanee, Tennessee, from 1895 to 1910. Drawing on primary sources and personal experience, author John Foley argues for a conservative approach to lumbering that balances profitability with the need for environmental sustainability. A valuable historical and ecological perspective on an often-overlooked industry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.