TO THE PUBUC. 



Many people do not know what National Forests are. 

 Others may have heard much about them, but have no 

 idea of their true purpose and use. A little misunder- 

 standing may cause a great deal of dissatisfaction. The 

 National Forests very closely concern all the people of 

 the West and, indeed, of the whole country. They 

 affect, directly or indirectly, many great business inter- 

 ests. It is the object of this publication to explain just 

 what they mean, what they are for, and how to use 

 them. 



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