FOREWORD 



Artificial revegetation in Region 3 has passed 

 through varying stages of development, and has 

 now reached the point where its significance in 

 the soil conservation program is becoming apparent. 

 We have all seen the_ results that can be accom- 

 plished by natural revegetation under management. 

 Management alone will not suffice in all cases; 

 we know that in those difficult situations where 

 nature needs help, the best thought, judgment, 

 and experience of trained men are required. 



I have read the manuscript with great interest, 

 and wish to commend it to the field men of Region 

 B, both es valuable technical material and as good 

 reading. Mr. G-oodding's notes should be a most 

 valuable reference work to those who are engaged 

 in revegetation activities. They will be useful 

 to the layman as well as to the technician who 

 knows botany. 



liugh G. Calkins, 

 Regional Conservator. 



