2. The cooperative, by consolidat- 

 ing timber from many woodland owners, 

 has helped processors obtain the supply 

 and flow of products required for an 

 efficient operation. 



3. In attempting to arrive at an 

 equitable sales price, both processors 

 and members have become more aware 

 of processing and marketing costs. 

 As a result, prices have become more 

 realistic and stable. 



To Forest Service 



1. The Forest Service of the U. S. 

 Department of Agriculture is concerned 

 with silvicultural management and 

 forestry practices on National, State, 

 and privately owned forest lands. It 



Trucks equipped with mechanical devices 

 facilitate the unloading of logs onto rail- 

 road cars. These devices are also used in 

 the loading operat ion. 



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