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but in addition there are 81 million acres of land 

 absolutely denuded and idle. Just the other day, 

 perhaps, you drove your car through one of these 

 districts. "How terrible!" you exclaimed, and 

 passed on as quickly as possible. Your state or your 



A Forest Policy in six words— Keep out fire and plant trees. 



town could probably purchase this area for a small 

 sum, plant trees again, protect the land, and in due 

 time begin to furnish good lumber. Perhaps a 

 lumber company still holds title to that waste. That 

 company will not run the risk of re-planting because 

 you or your friends may throw out a half burned 



