Ce land is the canvas that bears the mark of our cul- 
ture. It can be made a beautiful sight to behold, an ex- 
pression of a civilization fully aware of its responsibility to 
maintain a close relationship with nature by cultivating it 
esthetically and productively. 
One of the measures of our greatness as a society will be 
our sensitivity to beauty and how we apply it in all walks 
of life. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been 
steadily developing ways and means of beautifying our 
rural areas. The Department’s Forest Service, with its 60 
years of experience in research and public land manage- 
ment, has accumulated much practical information that 
can be useful in maintaining or restoring the natural beauty 
of outdoor America. The information applies to field and 
farm, to range and woodland, to all places where man’s 
hand alters the appearance of the landscape. 
This booklet outlines some of the approaches to beauti- 
fication along with use of the land. It also lists sources of 
further information and technical assistance. We hope it 
will be a helpful guide. 
C) Uéhon- 
OrviLtL—E L. FREEMAN 
Secretary of Agriculture 
