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over the grazing grounds and examine into tiie eifect the graz- 

 ing has had on the reserve and make a full report thereon, 

 "with such recommendations as to changes in the number to be 

 allowed the following year, and such changes as to the areas 

 to be opened to grazing, as are warranted by the season's 

 experience. 



For forms of grazing applications and permits see p. 80. 



FREE USE OF TIMBER AND STONE. 



1. The matter is a privilege, and not a right. It unay he 

 refused to any person. 



3. Who can get timber under free-use provisions of law: It 

 is usually granted to settlers, farmers, prospectors, and others 

 residing within or in the neighborhood of a forest reserve. 



3. Who can not get it: It is refused to corporations, com- 

 panies, sawmill parties, and owners- of large establishments, 

 who require larger quantities and are expected to purchase; 

 and to nonresidents of the State in which the reserve is located. 



4. How mjuch is given, andhywhom: Permits for an amount 

 not exceeding |20 in stumpage value may be granted by the 

 forest supervisor. Permits for a larger amount, and within 

 the stumpage value of $100, are granted only by the Secretary 

 of the Interior. 



5. How often, the same person can apply: Not oftener than 

 once a year. 



6. How long a permit holds good: Six months from the date 

 when it was issued; or less time, in the discretion of the forest 

 supervisor. ' 



7. What cam he obtained: All kinds of timber; generally 

 dry firewood, dry poles and logs; also, if really needed, green 

 timber. 



8. How obtained: 



(a) Application must be made to the forest supervisor. 



(h) Blank form of application is furnished bj^ the forest offi- 

 cers, and is filled out and signed by the applicant. (If neces- 

 sary, the forest officer will lend assistance in filling out the 

 blank application.) 



(c) The timber must be located by a forest officer before 

 any cutting is done. 



9. Terms of this privilege: 



{a) Only the timber applied for can be, cut. For instance, 

 no green timber may be taken if Avy wood is applied for. 



