NOTES ON THE UTILIZATION OF FORESTS. 



DEFINITION AND DIVISION OF THE SUBJECT. 



In Forest Utilization, which is a composite art founded on the 

 facts of special experience and the principles of general science, 

 we study the most advantageous methods of collection, conversion 

 and disposal of forest produce, consistent with the strictest rules of 

 forest culture, the most complete satisfaction of our wants, and 

 the securing of the highest possible profits. 



The subject naturally divides itself into three main parts : — 

 I. — Felling, collection, conversion, transport* and disposal of 

 wood; 

 II. — Collection, preparation and disposal of minor produce; and 

 III. — Minor forest industries. 



• The subject of transport has very properly been transferred to the Course of 

 Forest Engineeriug, and will be dealt with in the Special Manual on that Course. 



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