CONTROL WILDFIRES— PROTECT GROWING TREES 



Many farm woodlands have been seriously abused by careless burning. 

 Uncontrolled fires have killed much timber and young growth. Destructive 

 fires followed by bug damage have riddled once-promising stands of pines. 

 Less valuable hardwood growth frequently takes over. The price of care- 

 lessness with fires is extremely high. 



Every owner should have a definite plan in mind for protecting his wood- 

 land. He should get other farmers in the community to agree to help in 

 suppressing any fires that may break out. During very dry periods he 

 should keep on the alert for fires. 



Railroads 4% 



Campers 3% 



Lumbering 2% 



Causes of forest fires in the South 



Fire control measures organized by State Forestry Departments are fairly 

 simple, but full cooperation of owners is necessary to make control effective. 

 In order to give your land the best possible protection, get full information 

 on the organized protection in your county. If there is no fire control 

 organization in your county, discuss the need for it with your county agent. 



How can I apply these ideas to my woods? 



