Show Protection of Forests From Fire As the value of lumber and of forests for-ests increases and the necessity of protecting pro-tecting thorn from fires as far as possible pos-sible bOcomes appreciated the owners and the different organizations controlling controll-ing the forests are using every means of securing them against destruction by a thorough patrol system organized fire fighting squads with tools and equipment for extinguishing fires located lo-cated at accessible points by constantly con-stantly warning the public against the careless use of fire and by every other oth-er available moans The number of forest guards on tho national forests Is Inadequate for the work In some cases a single man having the responsibility respon-sibility of protecting 100000 acres whereas In most places there should bo at least one guard for every 10000 acres Prussia has a guard for every 1700 acres |