encouragement for projects of this kind. 



Erosion Control : 



It is thought by many that the best form of erosion 

 control is provided by growing plants — such as grass, brush, 

 trees. In all communities areas of erosion exist and these 

 should be corrected. A survey can easily determine the 

 location and seriousness of these areas in order that a priority 

 list might be made up. 



Again, programs of planting for erosion control can be 

 developed determined by ownership and the financing that can 

 be arranged. 



Beautification : 



Unlimited possibilities for beautification plantings 

 exist. Parks, recreation areas, rural picnic areas, highway 

 interchanges, local schools, historic sites. Here, again, 

 is an opportunity to involve representatives of almost all 

 professions in local projects. 



Seed Gathering : 



The basis of all shrub and tree planting, with the 

 exception of those made by using cuttings, is, of course 

 seed. A satisfactory source of seed is a very important 

 item to all nurseries producing planting stock to be used over 

 wide areas. A survey of the local areas might reveal a 



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