How Firewood is Utilized in European Forests 



(Courtesy of "Forest Leaves.") 

 PEASANT CARRYING FAGGOTS HOME FOR FUEL. 

 A mixed beech and oak forest typical of Belgium, France and central-west Gtimany. Competition 

 is keen for the privilege of collecting the branchwood, and as a result the forests are clean and the 

 forest hazard reduced to a minimum. 



(Courtesy of "Forest Leaves.") 

 A SUPPLY OF WOOD FOR SUNDAY. 

 Peasant vi-omen of western Germany returning from the communal forest with pine branchwood 

 which they were allowed to gather on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. 



