affore station and reforestation projects. In making such a 

 survey rely on the advice and counsel of trained foresters 

 and botanists. In many areas, the absence of tall growth may 

 indicate that reasons exist which make these areas unsuitable 

 for the forest growth. 



Afforestation, Reforestation and Interpl anting : 



Many areas exist throughout Montana in need of planting. 

 These areas may be in public ownership, the ownership of 

 large companies, or be owned as small parcels by private 

 individuals . 



First, a county committee would wish to identify the 

 scope of planting needs by areas and ownership to determine 

 the estimated proportions of a planting project, by ownership. 

 The need for various species of seedling trees should be 

 estimated. Then the source of the planting stock and planting 

 equipment should be determined. 



Tree planting offers a wonderful array of opportunities 

 for local, community or county wide projects. Some projects 

 can be developed to provide employment for a number of people 

 for a month to six weeks in the spring of the year. Other 

 projects could be used as sources of financing for the local 

 U-H, Future Farmer, Boy Scouts and similar groups. Some 

 could simply be public service to permit individuals to 



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