CONTENTS 
PART I 
GENERAL 
Page 
Chapter I. Forest Resources 3 
Forest Area of United States 3 
Stand of Saw Timber in United States 4 
Ownership of Saw Timber by Regions . 4 
Commercial Species 6 
Chapter II. Logging Methods 22 
Summary of Logging Methods 24 
PART II 
PREPARING LOGS FOR TRANSPORT 
Chapter III. Forest L.^or 41 
Length of Emplo\'ment 41 
Character 42 
Methods of Employment and Payment 42 
PavTnent for Services 49 
Factors which influence Wages 50 
Efficiency 51 
Unions 53 
Organization 56 
Medical Attention 58 
Chapter IV. Camps 60 
Camp Location .- 60 
Types of Camps 61 
Boarding Department 71 
Camp Hygiene 73 
Chapter V. Woodworker's Tools and Equipment 82 
Axes 82 
Saws 83 
Power Felling Machines 90 
Power Log-making Machines 90 
Wedges 91 
Mauls and Sledges 92 
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