or "crusiers," to make timber or forest surveys, usually with a 

 view to determining the present market value of the woods. Th at 

 a trained man who sees not only the merchantable stem, but also 

 appreciates and is able to report intelligently all features which 

 make up the forest and its wealth, would be more useful than the 

 untrained man, would seem to require no argument. The trained 

 timber surveyor, then, should replace the untrained "timber- 

 looker." 



As to the prospective forester himself, he should be a man of 

 good physique, good disposition, frugal habits, absolute honesty 

 and thorough training. Half prepared men are of little use in 

 forestry, especially in this beginning stage of the profession in our 

 country. The forestry graduate in Europe goes into service under 

 an experienced, well-trained master, just as the American graduate 

 does in railway service. The forestry graduate in our country 

 must plan for himself and may often have to persuade his employer 

 of the need of any plan at all. 



It is strong, well prepared men, therefore, who are wanted in 

 forestry, but to these the profession not only assures a good living, 

 but a life of highest usefulness and interest. 



