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is taken to prevent fires than in others, which, of course, gives 

 natural reproduction a chance. 



The history of European forestry is repeating itself in the 

 United States. We are progressing along exactly similar lines. 

 The price of standing timber abroad averages about as much as 

 the price of manufactured lumber in this country at the point of 

 production, and long before stumpage here has reached a valua- 

 tion equal to that in Europe, our forests will be protected, con- 

 served and most carefully managed. As soon as there is a sane 

 system of taxation of timber lands, and adequate protection from 

 fire, we shall begin to practice forestry more extensively. It 

 will accompany and be in proportion to the increase in the value 

 of timber. For this reason there will be no timber famine in 

 America. 



In seeking to solve the question of fire risks and taxation, the 

 foresters will not only hasten the day when their own services 

 will be in demand but they will be at the same time performing a 

 service of benefit to mankind. 



