Figure 3. The climate of most of the National Forests is severe. 

 This view was taken in the early summer and shows the high moun- 

 tains still covered with snow. Most of the National Forest lands 

 are therefore of small value for agriculture. Photo by Abbey. 



Figure 4. On many high mountains on the National Forests snow 

 banks persist throughout the summer. This view was taken in the 

 latter part of August. Lassen National Forest, California. Photo 

 by the author. 



