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the ailanthus from this point of view? I think this tree would indicate 

 some very interesting possibilities. 



My remarks have been general. They have necessarily been so be- 

 cause I fully appreciate my lack of real knowledge on this rather in- 

 tangible subject. But I hope that you will agree with me in that 

 research has a direct bearing on forest management and a verv im- 

 portant one, that the problem is of immense magnitude, that it is 

 extremely complex, and that research work, however brilliant, will fall 

 far short of its goal unless it is properly proportioned and' realizes at 

 the outset that it can play only one part, small but important, in the 

 laudible attempt to manage, and thus perpetuate, our great forest 

 resources through wise use. If this paper has contributed anything of 

 value toward the accomplishment of this subject, it will have served 

 its purpose. 



