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are being investigated, statistics of forest products are being 

 collected, and the comparative strength of building timbers with 

 reference to their use for various purposes is being determined 

 by accurate scientific tests. Tho Office of 'Products also makes 

 a study of the best ways of preserving timbers, and cooperates 

 with private telephone' companies, railroads and other timber 

 using interests in determining the best methods applicable in 

 each case. Experimental treating plants for this purpose are 

 being established throughout the country. 



In short, the Forest Service is endeavoring to bring 

 about the practice of true forestry "the preservation of for- 

 ests by wise use." And the keynote of the entire Service, the 

 watchword of each member, from the chief down to the forest 

 guard, is conservation- -the devotion of every, resource to the 

 best possible use, ^.n -\ the preservation of all renewable re- 

 sources for the u?e of future generations. 



