In the early 20th century, Ballantrae's population declined dramatically due to large-scale deforestation and the erosion of the thin soil of northern Whitchurch Township into virtual sand deserts.
Ballantrae's population declined dramatically due to large-scale deforestation into virtual sand deserts. This was in the early 20th century. Ballantrae's population declined dramatically due to large-the erosion of the thin soil of northern Whitchurch Township into virtual sand deserts. This was in the early 20th century.