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scout roaster makes a big point of getting his troop 

 of boys into the forest.... Use without abuse is the. 

 ideal condition, safeguarding scenic value and 

 utilizing the mature timber." 

 Value of Forest Reservations near U rban Centers * 



There are reasons why these forest reser- 

 vations are particularly useful if located near enough 

 to the town or city to function as an extension of the 

 park system. First of all, in order to be of 

 maximum utility, these woodland tracts should 

 be readily accessible by automobile and trolley, if 

 not within walking distance, to the majority of the 

 population most needing fresh air and recreational 

 facilities. The great out-of-doors and scenes of 

 natural beauty are not withheld from the enjoyment 

 of the leasure and moneyed classes because of inac- 

 cessibility, but for the poor, the factor of distance, 

 consuming time and expense of transportation should be 

 minimized wherever possible. 



A purpose which these woodland reservations 

 serve, distinguishing them from even large natural 

 parks, is the harboring of wild life. Here will 

 be room and to spare for the smaller furry animals, 

 and the birds, enticed by the peace and plenty of 

 the woods will seek the reservation as a sanctuary. 

 Hence it will constitute a laboratory for the natur- 

 alist and a place when the school children may be 

 taken for their nature study field trips. 



