FOREWORD. 



National Forests are open to all persons for all lawful purposes. The timber, 

 water, pasture, and other resources are for the use of the people, and the min- 

 erals are open to exploitation just as on unreserved public land. This manual 

 tells how these resources may be obtained under reasonable conditions without 

 delay. 



Persons who wish to make any use of the resources of a National Forest for 

 which a permit is required should consult the nearest Forest officer. 



Twenty-five per cent of all receipts from National Forests are given to the 

 counties in which they lie, to be used for schools and roads. An additional 10 

 per cent is expended by the Secretary of Agriculture upon roads and trails 

 constructed primarily for the benefit of settlers withiii the Forests. 



Regulations are printed in this type. 



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