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nical matter concerning identification of trees and woods 

 has been put in Part II, and here will be found material 

 of interest to the nature student or the Boy Scout de- 

 sirous of earning a merit badge in Forestry or Conser- 

 vation. Technical descriptions regarding methods of 

 forest management, etc., have been intentionally omitted. 



In the Appendix will be found a list of general refer- 

 ence books on Forestry, and in addition the titles of 

 some good boys' books dealing with the life of a forester 

 or the lumberman and describing the drive, etc. This will 

 make further reading along forestry lines possible. 



If this book will awaken the love of the forest in the 

 heart of Young America, and a realization that forestry 

 is necessary for the comfort, health, and prosperity of 

 future generations, the object of the author will have 

 been attained. 



To those who have assisted with criticisms and sug- 

 gestions, the author expresses his grateful acknowledg- 

 ment. 



FREDERICK FRANKLIN MOON. 



BYBAOUSI, N. y. 



