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FOREST POLICY. 155 



11. GRAZING. 



A. Objects: 



I. Conservative use of all National forests adapted to 



grazing ; 

 II. Permanent good of the live stock industry; 

 III. Protection of homebuilder against unfair competition. 



Cattle and horses are allowed on all reserves; 



Sheep and goats are restricted as to area, and as to grazing 

 periods ; 



No permits are required for household stock (up to 10) of 

 settlers, for stock of campers, travelers and prospectors; 



The Secretary of Agriculture prescribes annually the number 

 of heads allowed in each forest. 



The Forester prescribes the period of grazing and the 

 grazing fees. 



To permits which are not transferable are entitled, in the 

 order named: 



1. Small residents, in or near forests, who are dependent on 

 forest pasture. 



2. Larger residents, in or near forest. 



3. Non-residents inside state. 



4. Non-residents outside state. 



Fees per head : 



1. "yearlong" rates, cattle and horses, 35 to 60 cents; 



sheep and goats, 10 to 18 cents; 



2. monthly rates, for seasons exceeding four months and 

 beginning prior to July 15th., lOo/o of yearlong rates; 



3. monthly rates, for other, and shorter seasons, 12 0/0 of 

 yearlong rates. 



Stock under 6 months old at time of admission is free, if 

 accompanied by progenitors. 



Regulations: 



1. Each forest is divided into grazing districts. 



2. Permit-holders are or may be required to repair roads; 



fence springs; 



bed sheep away from springs, and not over 6 times 

 in one place ; 



