Our Forest Reservations 



Few of the large animals of North America could 

 exist save in a timbered country where shelter and 

 hiding-places may be had. The wild creatures 

 which live on the plains at once fall back before ad- 

 vancing settlements, and eventually, like the buffalo 

 and the antelope, disappear; while the forest- 

 inhabiting moose, deer, and elk, though in dimin- 

 ished numbers, still cling to their old-time retreats. 

 The preservation of forests and of game go hand in 

 hand. He who works for either works for both. 



The preservation of our large game now has 

 interest for a comparatively small class — the nat- 

 uralist, the sportsman, and the lover of nature ; 

 while the preservation of forests, because of its 

 direct bearing on the material prosperity of the 

 country, is demanding more and more attention, 

 and receiving a constantly growing appreciation. 

 IntelHgent action has been taken by National and 

 State authorities in forest maintenance; public ter- 

 ritories have been set aside as permanent posses- 

 sions for the people. Since each new forest reser- 



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