. Canadian forestry journal. Forests and forestry -- Canada Periodicals. Canadian Forcslri/ Journal, Mcnj, If) 17 1121 (|»,r «,i nil—no nil uii .in nil un u. ^„ nn nil nii i^ FORESTS OF THE TROPICS . 4. , .,i_. .—4. The history of every counlry in the process of development shows that ex- cessive waste accompanies the exploit- ation of its natural resources. Primi- tive people of the tropics, by cutting and burning the virgin forest areas to practice a shifting system of agricul- ture, have in the past been the great- est enemies of tropical forests. Thus two-thirds of the area of the original
. Canadian forestry journal. Forests and forestry -- Canada Periodicals. Canadian Forcslri/ Journal, Mcnj, If) 17 1121 (|»,r «,i nil—no nil uii .in nil un u. ^„ nn nil nii i^ FORESTS OF THE TROPICS . 4. , .,i_. .—4. The history of every counlry in the process of development shows that ex- cessive waste accompanies the exploit- ation of its natural resources. Primi- tive people of the tropics, by cutting and burning the virgin forest areas to practice a shifting system of agricul- ture, have in the past been the great- est enemies of tropical forests. Thus two-thirds of the area of the original forest of the Philippines disappeared before the remainder was brought under forest management. The virgin forest area of countries of Central America and the West Indies had either been completely destroyed or badly damaged. In temperate countries excessive waste has been the rule everywdiere until proper forest policies checked such waste. The economic development of the tropics will be greatly aided by the avoidance of the mistakes made in handling the forest resources of tem- perate regions. This can be done only by the adoption of a suitable forest policy during the early stages of ex- ploitation. What is Needed What is needed is public apprecia- tion of the value of the undeveloped forest resources and of the possibility of making them a permanent asset. This can be brought about by expert foresters who will not only direct operations in the woods but also arouse the public to the need of forest conservation, and assist in the for- mulating of a proper forest policy and in the enactment and enforcement of suitable legislation.—lV//e/^on's/Sc/ioo/ Bulletin. Dry Matches After all day in a boat. rainslorni or wet snow. Ask your dealer for WATERPROOF MATCH BOX If he can't supply you, we will send prepaid for his name and 50 cents. Dry matches may save your life. MARBLE ARMS MFG. Co. Dept. 5160 Gladstone, Mich., I I. MSrbies A WELL EQUIPPED LIBRARY j Think wh
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