22 MISC. PUBLICATION 2 49, TJ. S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE 



LOOKING TO THE FUTURE 



Forestry is one of our youngest professions. Fifty years ago there were 

 practically no trained foresters in the United States. Starting from scratch, 

 the forestry movement in just a few decades has made notable gains. 

 Forest conservation as an ideal has won general approval. As yet, how- 

 ever, the practical methods and principles of forestry by which real conser- 

 vation may be achieved are too little understood by the general public. 



Forestry's greatest possibilities lie in the future. Forestry practice now 

 is being applied only to a fraction of the Nation's forest area. National 

 interest and security eventually will demand the institution of sound forest 

 management on all of our forest land — one-third of the country's land area. 

 The need for men with professional forestry training should increase. 

 How rapidly this need will increase will depend ultimately upon public 

 demand for the extension and intensification of sound forest practice, both 

 on public and private lands. Public interest and understanding of the 

 Nation's forest situation and its relation to national progress and human 

 welfare will largely determine future career possibilities in forestry. 



FOREST SERVICE FILMS AVAILABLE 

 RAINBOW VALLEY. (Color; also b/w; released 1954. 28 minutes.) 



(The Story of a Forest Ranger.) Shows work and responsibilities of U. S. 

 Forest Ranger in protecting and managing resources of national forests. 

 Also shows benefits of national forests in form of timber, water, grass, 

 wildlife, and recreation. TV. 



SMOKEJUMPERS. (Color; also b/w; released 1949. 10 minutes.) 



Shows how U. S. Forest Service has developed its own airborne squadron — 

 smokejumpers, or parachute fire fighters — to combat forest fires in remote, 

 roadless areas. Covers both glamorous and unglamorous aspects of smoke- 

 jumping and carries a dramatic forest fire prevention message. TV. 



SNOW RANGER. (Color; also b/w; released 1951. 15 minutes.) 



Shows how the Snow Ranger, official representative of the Forest Service, 

 works tirelessly in cooperation with the National Ski Patrol for the enjoy- 

 ment and safety of thousands of winter sports enthusiasts. TV. 



WATERS OF COWEETA. (Color; also b/w; released 1953. 20 min- 

 utes.) 



Shows results of 20 years of research work at the hydrologic laboratory on 



Coweeta experimental forest in Nantahala Mountains of North Carolina; 



illustrates how management of forests affects the flow of water in streams. 



TV. 



To find out about use of these films contact your land-grant college or local 



forester. 



U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1955 



