Show FOREST NOTES by albert albertson berthon Al forest supervisor official weather records for 1930 1939 it at which tire kept by joseph anderson nt at the office of the telluride power co show that only inches of precipitation hs has been recorded corded le to june 20 this Is much lets less than the average for years past due to tails hiis extremely low accumulation of precipitation over a long period of liine mid and mn ny days of dry windy ihei dier experienced to date this year the forest cover coer on oil mail many y parts of the Fisli lake national foredt foiest Is becoming extremely dry and inflatable the hundreds 3 of pie slickers nicker and other who are lilting li aie forest daily to escape the heat of the valley increase the fire file hazard to it considerable sid erable extent by their presence there we wish to welcome everyone to the forest foiest who lins has a de tilie ire to visit isit it but mould like to caution all to be very careful with your jour fires cigarettes matches etc arcille on oil the forest so as not to destroy the beautiful natural resources that are being guarded and protected by tile the forest service for your use and enjoyment in ili doing this the follo following whig are aie six excellent rules to follow 1 be sure sine your jour match Is out break bieak it in two before you ou throw it awny away 2 throw pipe abbes and cigar butts in fit the dust of the road and tamp stamp or pinch out the fire before lea leaving hig them dont throw them ili into iril brush leaves or needles dl 3 build it a small camp fire build it lit in the open not ti against a tree tice or log or near brush serape away the litter all around it 4 never leave on mis fire even for it n short time without quenching it with water or earth 5 i 1 never bulli build bonfires bonfi in windy weather or where there Is the slightest danger of their escaping 6 if you find a fire try to put it out if you cant got get word to the nearest forest officer or estate tire fire warden at once take care of your fire and be sure thit that it Is entirely out before you leave it set an example for the other fellow respect the forest signs w hichi have been provided at considerable cos cost t for your convenience |