The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1901-12-06
PROTECT THE FORESTS.


ktablishment Of a Bureau of For
estry Is Recommended.
The department Of agriculture during
e past fifteen years has steadily broad
led Its work or economic lines and has
tcomplished results of real value in up
hiding domestic and foreign trade. It
u gone into new fields until it is now
touch with all sections Of our country
I'D with two of the island groups that
ave lately come under our Jurisdiction,
hose people must look to agriculture as
livelihood. 1t Is searching the world
n grains, grasses, fruits and vegeta-
es specially fitted for Introduction into
Pcalities In the several states and terri
prizes where they may add materially to
ur resources. By scientific attention to
Pill survey and possible new crops, to
feeding Of new varieties Of plants. to
detrimental shipments. to animal indus
y and applied chemistry, very practical
ID has been given III farming and
oc~k-growing interests. The products
the farm have taken an unprecedented
ace in our export trade during the
ear that has just closed.
Public opinion throughout the
United States has moved steadily to- Q
WARD a just appreciation Of the value
OF forests, whether planted or of .
natural growth. &
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me great part played by them in the
Featlon and maintenance of the national
eAhh Is now more fully realized than
yer before.
Wise forest protection does not mean
ne withdrawal of forest
neither Of wood, water or grass. from
onufDutlng their full share to the well
.re OF the people, but, on the contrary.
w. the assurance of larger and more
ram supplies. The fundamental idea
! forestry is the perpetuation of forests
use. forest protection is not an end
nseiI; 1t is a near to increase and
s'a'n the resources of our country and
= industries which depend upon them.
~ preservation of our forests is an
ap0atVe business necessity. We have
uuo 70 see clearly that whatever de-
Aoys the forest except to make way for
s.cuture threatens our well being.
lug practical usefulness of the national
reserves to the mining, grazing. ir-
ee'oh ana other interests of the regions
"nlch the reserves lie has led to a
n"pread demand by the people Of the
! lor their protection and extension.
y, lorest reserves will inevitably be of
II" eteater use in the future than in
~ past. Additions should be made to
.s% whenever practicable, and their
rS1, should be increased by a thor
lazy pusinesslike management.
:" present the protection of the forest
.. rests with the general land Of
u; the mapping and description of their
ss with the United States geological
Ih M..y ana the preparation Of plans for
4 conservative use with the bureau
.orestry, which is also charged with
ssr seaeral Advancement of practical for
w IN the United States.
-
auese various functions should be .
--%..u IN the bureau Of forestry, to .
~~cn they properly belong. .
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~ pIesent diffusion of Responsibility
~ from every standpoint. 1t pre-
n shat effective cooperation bet
m .einment and the men who utilize
gh,ch esources Of the reserves without
the interests Of both must suffer.
WI nsslnc bureaus generally should be
6ha aet the department of agriculture
bov..p PRESIDENT should have by law the
Icrest VI transferring lands for use as
hcuit,,ree serves to the department Of an.
IA sa.e ne already has such power in
use OF lands needed bv the denar
Ss VI war and the navy