IX. OUR FORESTS, THEIR USES AND THE NECES- 

 SITY FOR THEIR PROTECTION 



Proble^n. —Man's relations to forests. 



{a) What is the value of forests to man? 



(Jb) What can inan do to prevent forest destruction ? 



Laboratory Suggestions 



Demonstration of some uses of wood. Optional exercise on structure 

 of wood. Method of cutting determined by examination. Home work 

 on study of furniture trim, etc. 



Visit to Museum to study some economic uses of wood. 



Visit to Museum or field trip to learn some common trees. 



The Economic Value of Trees. Protection and Regulation of 

 Water Supply. — Trees form a protective covering for parts of 



A forest in North Carolina. (U. S. G. '6.) 



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