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GRAZING. 87 



grazing fee; but in no case will the privilege be allowed on a 

 charge of less than two dollars ($2) per annum. 



When the area applied for includes land now bearing trees, the 

 probable effect which grazing under this privilege would have 

 upon reproduction of the forest should be reported. 



The privileges granted under Regulations 66 and 67 confer no 

 property rights other than ownership of the improvements con- 

 structed, and all such improvements must be removed within 

 ninety days after the expiration of an agreement unless sold to a 

 successor who is entitled to continue in their use. Otherwise they 

 will become the property of the United States. 



The agreement may be made to cover a period of from one to 

 five years, provided it stipulates that failure -to secure a renewal 

 of the grazing permit, in connection with which it is granted, will 

 cancel the agreement for the maintenance of the drift or division 

 fence or pasture. 



Upon receipt of an application by the supervisor he will forward 

 it to the Forester, with a recommendation for its approval or 

 rejection. If approved by the Forester the applicant will be noti- 

 fied through the supervisor, and upon payment to the Special 

 Fiscal Agent, Washington, D. C., of the grazing fee or rental for 

 the year, the construction or occupancy may begin. 



BONDS. 



REG. 68. Whenever it is necessary for the protection of 

 a forest reserve, or of the interests dependent upon it, the 

 supervisor may require the owners of transient stock or 

 nonresidents of the State or Territory in which a reserve 

 is located to give a good and sufficient bond to insure 

 payment for all damage caused by any violation of the 

 regulations or the terms of the permit. 



In all cases where a bond is required the supervisor will pre- 

 pare it, using the regular blank form, stating the number and 

 kind of stock to be grazed and the portion of the range to be 

 occupied, and send it to the applicant with the notice of approval 

 of the application. The bond must be executed and returned to 



