To 

 FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT 



This volume is respectfully and affectionately dedicated. The only American to 

 receive the Sir William Schlich medal jor meritorious services in forestry, he 

 is distinguished for his contributions in advancing the cause of forest 

 conservation by governmental enactments. Through his far- 

 seeing vision, able and unswerving guidance and unsur- 

 passed leadership, forestry has emerged to a place 

 of general understanding, recognition, and 

 appreciation by the American people. 



