| Agriculture and forestry are two mainstay industries | | | | millions of cattle are harvested each year to feed the |
| in Los Angeles, CA. Though it is the second-largest | | | | ravenous American diet for hamburgers. A list of |
| city in the U.S., LA was at one time known as the | | | | agricultural consultants who can provide more |
| 'breadbasket' for the region. As industrialization grew, | | | | information on these topics can be found at |
| this influence waned and the city is currently 28th in | | | | Perhaps the biggest reason to visit the park is the |
| agricultural production, with a gross production value | | | | opportunity to camp outside. It is a unique |
| of $278 million in 2005. In terms of forestry, the | | | | experience to sleep with a ceiling of green trees and |
| Angeles National Forest provides an opportunity for | | | | an open sky. With so many oxygen-cleaning plants |
| area residents to enjoy a wide variety of outside | | | | around, it allows for the delivery of fresh air to lungs |
| activities. | | | | that are starving for it. In fact, it is sometimes hard |
| The online yellow pages directory details the many | | | | to go back to city life and the attendant issues of |
| industry-related businesses in the agricultural and | | | | fog and smog, especially in the Los Angeles area. |
| forestry areas at Subject sections include commercial | | | | A number of recreation trails provide another source |
| fishing, hydroponics, forestry services, and wildlife | | | | of enjoyment in nature. If one is lucky, forest |
| services, among others. | | | | denizens such as foxes, deer and groundhogs can be |
| All of those activities are available to those to visit | | | | seen in their natural habitats. Known collectively as |
| the aforementioned National Forest. Fun activities like | | | | wildlife, the many species can be studied through the |
| camping and trail walking are great for youngsters, | | | | Los Angeles Wildlife Services, listed at |
| most who of whom have grown up with their faces | | | | Two humongous industries, timber and logging, also |
| plastered to a TV screen. Having a part in giving rise | | | | have a connection to agriculture and forestry. Though |
| to an appreciation for the beauty of nature in the | | | | they are not without controversy millions across the |
| young is the first step to preserving the | | | | nation enjoy the benefits of having finely cut wood |
| environment, as hopefully some will carry that feeling | | | | available for a multitude of home-related building |
| forward into adulthood. | | | | projects. If some trees need to be eliminated in |
| In addition, fishing, in particular is a great way to build | | | | order to make such products available, not many |
| patience in the young. One does not order a fish to | | | | would argue about the ethics involved in cutting |
| bite on the hook, like one can instantly conjure up | | | | down a natural resource. |
| ready food at a fast food restaurant. It can take | | | | Though agriculture and forestry are not the first |
| hours of remaining still and quiet to catch a really | | | | things that come to mind when thinking of Los |
| good fish that later will adorn the dinner table. | | | | Angeles, CA, both are important pieces of the city |
| Interested parties can find out more about such | | | | and state�s character, and discerning |
| agricultural and forestry activities in Los Angeles, CA | | | | residents do not neglect to take advantage of them. |
| at | | | | CityBook.com, the family-safe online yellow pages, |
| Hunting/trapping is another agricultural-related skill that | | | | carries an extensive directory of agricultural services |
| park visitors can partake in. Though some have | | | | industry-related businesses located in Los Angeles, |
| raised objections about animals being killed with guns, | | | | CA. |
| in essence it is the same activity as fishing. Besides, | | | | |