Hans Carl von Carlowitz

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1645 – 1714

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Who was Hans Carl von Carlowitz?

Hans Carl von Carlowitz, originally Hannß Carl von Carlowitz, was a German tax accountant and mining administrator. His book Sylvicultura oeconomica, oder haußwirthliche Nachricht und Naturmäßige Anweisung zur wilden Baum-Zucht was the first comprehensive treatise about forestry. He is considered to be the father of sustainable yield forestry.

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Born
Dec 24, 1645
Germany
Nationality
  • Germany
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Died
Mar 3, 1714

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on July 23, 2013

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