to break the force of the storm and relieve the bare- 

 ness of the landscape. 



For protecting the tree and giving it aid in growing, 

 treatment is given before planting. Special equipment 

 is used in spacing and designated and proper care, 

 such as cultivation and trimming is given. 



The trees are protected to keep them from stock, 

 fire, insects and fungi. Stock browse the trees that are 

 small enough, tramp out the roots of large trees rub 

 off the bark. These things decrease the strength of a 

 tree that might be early overcome by insects or the 

 attack of disease of any sort. Fires, even if they 

 run only on the ground, have similar effects. To have 

 healthy, beautiful and profitable trees, it is absolutely 

 necessary that they be protected from stock and fire. 



All through the life of a tree it is more or less expos- 

 ed to attacks of insects that either eat the leaves or 

 bore under the bark. Fungus attacks and lives upon 

 the branches of trees. Blights of different kinds affect 

 tlic leaves and twigs. 



Trees are also used to beautify dwellings and parks. 

 Fine hedges are made of spruce and cedar. 



Trees are planted for commercial uses. 



Lumber is becoming very scarce, especially in our 

 own state. We should replant a pine for every one 

 that is cut so that we may have sufficient pine for 

 its various commercial uses. 



Our forests are being protected by the most effi- 

 cient methods possible. Signal stations and telephone 

 stations are being established. Fire rangers patrol 

 the country so that shortly after a fire is discovered 

 it will be reported to the proper authorities. If the 



