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something when there is little else to do. Jn many 
instances fuel-wood is sold for about what it costs to 
eut and haul it. Although in such cases a man may 
get nothing for his wood, he gets paid for his work. 
The woods are a means to an end. 
Third, poor land on a farm may be used to bet- 
ter advantage for forest than for any other purpose. 
Even in very fertile districts there are few farms 
without some uncultivable land. Land which is ex- 
tremely dry or wet, or rocky or sandy, or land sub- 
ject to washing, should be used for forest. 
Fourth, a farmer is in position to make his for- 
est yield a larger income than any other kind of pro- 
prietor. Supervision costs him nothing. He works 
in his woods when he has little else to do. He has his 
own teams, and usually his own boys to do the work. 
Fifth, forestry and agricultural pursuits may 
often be combined, to the advantage of both. 
Sixth, the forest improves the quality of the soil. 
Seventh, the forest is a protection against the 
destructive forces of nature. 
Eighth, the forest adds variety and beauty to 
the landscape. 
Ninth, the presence of forests, by yielding use- 
ful materials, renders possible the presence of other 
industries. These are not only sawmills, but wood- 
alcohol establishments, pulp factories, box factories, 
