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parts of a large forest. Some species, as the beaver, which 

 if uncontrolled Isecome very destructive and detrimental to 

 other uses, may require a separate reserve, outside of which 

 they should be vigorously controlled. 



These reserves, or sanctuaries for wild life, should be 

 in charge of a game protector who should eliminate, as far 

 as possible, the natural enemies of the desirable species, 

 and protect the area against fire and trespass. Recreational 

 use of the sanctuaries should be strictly prohibited, 

 especially during the breeding season, but the areas may be 

 open to visitors, under special permits, for educational or 

 other special purposes. 



Extensive cutting should not be permitted within the 

 boundaries of the sanctuaries, A limited selection cutting 

 may, in some eases, improve the conditions by opening up the 

 stand to secure a grov.th of low and succulent vegetation, or 

 to secure reproduction. Some forms of intermediate cnittings 

 may be beneficial in making parts of the area more accessible 

 and easier to control. It is the disturbance effected by 

 the presence of men and teams which renders cutting within 

 a sanctuary unwise, unless it is accomplished at such a time, 

 and in such a way, that the disturbance is reduced to a 

 minimum. This can be effected by beginning the cutting after 

 the hunting season is over, so that the wild life, which may 

 be driven out of the area, will have an opportunity to re- 

 produce before the next hunting season opens. The cutting 



