Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-11-03

normal stimulus. The timber will be
cut while Idaho is too undeveloped to
use much. therefore 1t will be shipped
away, When Idaho has grown to need
large supply II will be gone.
The object of forest reserves is to
prevent this. All the timber which
can be spared will be sold from them
and this will be enough to support a
large numbering industry but the fu-
ture VIII also be kept in mind. The
young timber will be protected. fires
and waste will be prevented. and local
demand will be insured permanent sup
ply.
so closely allied with forest protec-
'loh that separation is difficult is the
use OF the public range. Sheen and
cattle grazing is the source of mucb
or ldaho's wealth and the summer range
is usually in the regions where forest
reserves are recommended Fortunate
~, however. the establishment of re-
serves is an advantage, not an in
jury to this interest, While the early
policy was not always sufficiently lih-
eral. the government now recognizes the
Importance of this subject, and desires
instead OF hampering the use OF the
summer range. to bring il to its high
est permanent untility. On the public
domain, unrestricted grazing competi-
ton has generally resulted in disadvan-
tage to the small stock owners and de-
terioaton in the carrying capacity of
the range which is realized too late TO
prevent permanent injury Upon forest
reserves the aim Is to allow all the
grazing either of sheep or cattle. which
VIII not decrease next years supplv
and to allot 1t on an equitable basis
me settler is protected first of all, and
others considered according to their
rights or priority and location.
These then are the present objects
or 1orest reserves. What valid objec-
ton can be urged against them. whe-
ther 1t is successful depends upon the
administration of the reserves and upon
the cooperation of the citizens of Ida
no. On February J. 1905. the admin
istration was transferred to the de-
partment or agriculture, and the forest
service of that department has complet
ed revision Of the regulations upon
an entirely new policy. Control from
washington will be reduced and much
more authority given to tht local Off
GERS. Being on the ground and familiaI
with local conditions, they will be able
to do business promptly. without DELAY
OF correspondence and red tape. The
present policy is based upon the u~e
OF the reserves by the people. with onl,
such restrictions as are necessary 10
insure the fullest use.
THE regulations provide for free use
by settlers and prospectors OF all the
material they need. Large consumers
can purchase as freely and as cheaply
as from private speculators although
ihey must not destroy the growth
which VIII provide a second crop. The
mining laws apply exacu vas they do
outside reserves. Private enterprises.
like reservoirs. bitches, telephone lines.
stores and summer resorts. are allow
ed upon application. Grazing is regu-
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vent destruction of the range or unfair
competition. Better pay will be given
forest officers and better men secured
for the service.
Forest reserves not only do not him
der developments but they actually as
sist IT in many ways For example
outside of them there Is usually no
legitimate way to get timber except
by buying the land which cannot be
done unless il is surveyed Cutting
punishable by fine or imprisonment. ON
a reserve, timber may be obtained any
where, for any purpose. To secure any
legal right of way on the public domain
requires compliance with cumbersome
laws calling for expensive plats and
The new regulations for forest reserves
allow permits for all small projects.
with no red tape or waiting. ON the
public domain Oh one can legally oper
ate store hotel, or amy other estah-
lishment. unless he can establish II
claim TO the land If /, is not agricultu-
raj and Ct if he has used has home
stead right he usually has not way
except TO locate Il mineral claim. re
rardless Of whether he can hold Il d
such legally He is always at the /
mercy Of the claim tunuar "u rs
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