However, the furniture factories of France, Spain and Italy are behind on orders.

They need hardwood and much of our valuable hardwood timber is being shipped to Europe.
Experience has proved that correct systems of handling the private forests can not be secured by mere suggestions or education.

No ordinary method of public cooeperation has been worked out which produces the desired results.

It is necessary that suitable measures be adopted to induce private owners to preserve and protect their woodlands.

The timberlands must be protected against forest fires.