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sources. This work is wholly the function of the individual owner. 

 It is hoped that this paper will give something of intelligent di- 

 rection to his efforts. 



The reforestation of the thousands upon tliousands of acres 

 of stripped and wasting land, is not the function of the individual, 

 it belongs in all good reason, in economy, in a wise prevision of 

 the welfare of the commonwealth, to the State. In case the State 

 fails to see and seize the opportunity it will be taken up by the 

 great corporations controlling our wood- working industries. 



