The shelterbelt or windbreak of mid-western farms 

 is well recognized as a highly desirable feature and 

 in many cases, as essential to the farmer's proper de- 

 velopment. But farmers of other parts of the country 

 as well, place a high value on the protection against 

 the wind furnished by their woodlands. All such 

 can and should call on the forester to show them 

 how they may harvest the timber crop, and yet con- 

 tinue to enjoy the greatest measure of protection. 



Other farm owners may desire a cover for small 

 game or a cover to prevent erosion with its ruinous 

 effects upon lower-lying lands. The assistance which 

 can be rendered the farm owner in this connection 

 is obvious. 



And last, but not least, comes the farm owner's 

 production of timber, maple sugar, or some other 

 forest product, for his own needs or for sale. He 

 need only inquire the retail price of very ordinary 

 lumber today to learn that there is money enough 

 in it for someone. Practically all forest products are 

 selling well. The growing of timber for sale or use 

 is a coming business. 



In connection with this whole question it appears 

 that 



The treatment given by the farmer to his woodland 

 affects the well-being of the country. 



Only a small percentage of farm woodland owners 

 today realize what possibilities exist on their wood- 

 lands. 



Farm woodland owners will sooner or later be ex- 

 pected by the general public to so manage their lands 



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