shovel paths, all the time suffering the full force of 

 the wind. 



The contrast between such conditions and those on 

 the farmstead protected by a good sized, well man- 

 aged woodlot, is remarkable. Here, even in the cold- 

 est days, one may see the sleek cattle lying comfort- 

 ably in the yard while the stable is airing out. 



Should the farmer's wife desire to go to town she 

 can hitch up, tuck the wraps well around her in the 

 sleigh, and be in warm readiness for the blast which 

 she knows will meet her when once away from the 

 sheltering trees. 



Aside from the benefits of protection and human 

 comforts, the shelter belt or woodlot assures financial 

 returns in the production of wood products. Every 

 farmer needs fuel and lumber on the farm. Every 

 woodlot may be maintained in such condition as to 

 yield a continuous supply of firewood, fence posts, 

 poles and lumber for home use with perhaps a surplus 

 for sale. 



Shelter belts of forest trees are planted for orchard 

 protection. The most successful orchards to be found 

 are those which have protection from cold winds and 

 storms. Good orchards can be established and main- 

 tained anywhere where the fruit trees are protected 

 from wind and storm, by an adequate shelter belt of 

 forest trees. This is a fact which will undoubtedly be 

 made use of in the future and should be now. 



There are hundreds of schools houses (on the prai- 

 ries) which stand bleak and unprotected from the 

 sweeping winds. Many others have but a few trees 



