Land in Trust (1949)
A film on soil conservation, showing problems facing farmers in different areas of Canada. Many scenes of soil eroded, gouged and leached out by water, and of soil blowing away, prove the ominous necessity of understanding and preserving the land if we are to continue to reap vital crops. The development of soil through the centuries, the particular conservation problems in eastern and western Canada, and how soil fertility may be restored and maintained are dealt with in detail.
Director: Evelyn Cherry, Lawrence Cherry
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: July 12, 1949
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Land in Trust about?
- A film on soil conservation, showing problems facing farmers in different areas of Canada. Many scenes of soil eroded, gouged and leached out by water, and of soil blowing away, prove the ominous necessity of understanding and preserving the land if we are to continue to reap vital crops. The development of soil through the centuries, the particular conservation problems in eastern and western Canada, and how soil fertility may be restored and maintained are dealt with in detail.
- Who directed Land in Trust?
- Land in Trust was directed by Evelyn Cherry, Lawrence Cherry.
- How long is Land in Trust?
- Land in Trust has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Land in Trust?
- Land in Trust is a Documentary film.
- Where was Land in Trust produced?
- Land in Trust was produced in Canada.