State Parks of Wisconsin 



building. Inside of twenty-five years it is likely that the children of 

 the city will find in these woods the only opportunity within reason- 

 able distance of their homes to enjoy the beauty and restfulness of the 

 forest. Many thickly-settled foreign communities are regretting their 

 lack of foresight in failing to preserve for the present generation some 

 part of the woods that were the delight of their earlier days. In a 

 comparatively new country with much unoccupied land, it is difficult 

 to realize that this condition will inevitably change, but experience 

 and observation clearly show that the reservation of a proper propor- 

 tion of woodland adds to the health and enjoyment of the people, 

 and is a duty which public authorities should not postpone. 



Very truly yours, 



John Woodbury, 



Secretary. 



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