Such a man takes the necessary measures to insure that as much as possible of the water that falls 

 as rain soaks into the soil. To this end, he leaves the crop refuse on top of the land wherever feasible 

 instead of plowing it under. He constructs a pond to store water for emergencies and to provide a 

 recreation center for his family and friends. He participates in activities of his soil conservation A 

 district in the building of up-stream dams for flood prevention and as a means of lessening the need for^ 

 down-stream flood control. This is Conser\'ation of Water. 



He enjoys the wooded areas, the rugged terrain on which they exist, the tall trees Oiat tower 

 above the surrounding cropland and the clear streams that flow through them. He works toward their 

 preservation and improvement. He plants more and better trees, and he protects them against damage 

 by animals and fire. This is Conservation of Forest Lands. 



He is interested in wild animals, birds and fish, and he takes an active part in the development 

 of feeding grounds and sanctuaries to insure their presence in as great abundance and variety as local 

 conditions permit. He encourages his children and those of his neighbors to study the habits of these 

 creatures. And he does not abuse his hunting and fishing privileges. This is Conservation of Wildlife. 



If he is a highway engineer, he sees to it that all erodible cuts are protected with vines or shrubs 

 or seeded down to grass. He thinks beyond the two winding strips of concrete that stretch from one great 

 city to the next. He seeks for landscaped space, beautification of the right-of-way, and control of water 

 runoff against possible damage to surrounding lands in times of heavy rains. "Diis is Conservation of 

 Public Property. 



If he is a teacher, whether in the grades, the high school , flie college, the university, the pulpit^ 

 or the theatre, he bends his energies toward aiding child and man In their quest for knowledge and 

 understanding. He endeavors first to know himself to the end that he can serve better in the uplift of 

 those whom he teaches. This is Conservation of the Mind. 



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If he is engaged in research, he seeks to discover more about the universe, the Earth on wh: 

 he lives, and all the other entities with which man is directly or indirectly concerned. He seeks to 

 know more about the life that surrounds him, including himself. Bat he also seeks to know about the 

 phj'sical and spiritual needs of man. He might even consider research in terms of suitable means by 

 which population growth could be kept under better control. This is Conservation of Man Himself . 



CONSERVATION IS A WAY OF THINKING. ..If soil conservation is this man's profession, his objective 

 is " the promotion and advancement of the science and art of good land use and management to the end 



that conservation of soil and water and other related renewable natural resources cultivated crops, 



livestock, grass, trees, fish, and wildlife — may be used and enjoyed by mankind forever^'. Such 

 conservation is fundamental to the continued welfare of the Nation. 



Whatever the business or profession of any man may be, there is always need to apply the 

 principles of conservation to his field of endeavor. And there is abundant opportunity and great 

 obligation for him to do something constructive. 



Conservation is not only a way of life, it is a way of thinking. And if enough people can be 

 brought to a conser\'ation way of thinking, this can be made and kept the most attractive ccmntry on the 

 face of the Earth. ) 



