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that sees, plans, and accomplishes the utmost that the existing 

 conditions warrant and the means at hand will allow. His first 

 rule should be: Retain and use that which is present! The for- 

 est organizer should always remember that the forester of today 

 is primarily a builder for future generations. Hence, in drawing 

 up his plans, he should not be satisfied with present ideals, but 

 should attempt so to fashion his building that upon its comple- 

 tion in future generations it will at least approximate the ideals 

 of the harvester. 



