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JOURNAL OF FORESTRY 



followed. Whether or not this part of the work was well done is 

 difficult to prove, except as will be proved by the fruits of the plan 

 which will appear with the years. 



But forestry is not only a science but also an art, for it is the art 

 of forestry to collect facts efficiently and well, and the degree of 

 efficiency with which the facts are obtained oftentimes is an indication 

 of the success of the work. Indeed, this is, unquestionably, a large 

 criterion of the success of forest surveys. 



It was determined, thus, what was wanted of the forest questionary. 

 But a problem was presented in attempting to get these questions 

 onto the sheet in good form. We wanted them all on one side of 

 an 8^ by 11 inch sheet; and in such a simplified and abbreviated 

 manner that the sheet would not be repelling to the cruiser on account 

 of apparent complexity ; and it was desired that the questions be asked, 

 if possible, in such a way that answers could be made by check marks 

 ( V ) rather than by writing in words, for when fingers are stiff from 

 cold, writing is often difficult. Also the check mark occupies less space 

 than a word. Indeed, the mechanics of the form, i.e., how to ask 

 the questions and what style of an answer should be given to them 

 and how to space and place the questions on the sheet, bothered more 

 than a little. Not only were replies to questions desired, but also, 

 when opportunity offered, in black on white, the reasons which led 

 to such answers. 



The sheet practically divides into three parts, namely. Dendrology, 

 Silvics, and Silviculture. These divisions follow naturally. Dendro- 

 logical and silvical information is necessary in preparing a plan of 

 silvicultural plans noted. 



Abbreviations :—yi. H. 

 M = Medium; S 



: Merchantable height; C == 

 Straight; Cr. = Crooked; M 



Clear; 1/ == Litnby; 

 = Medium. 



