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Show !jfo Kmas Trees Ashley Forrest I As a means of protecting young tree growth adjacent to forest roads within forest picnic areas, and along scenic streams, the Ashley National Forest wih not issue Christmas tree permits to individuals this year, according accord-ing to Forest Supervisor Wm. D. Hurst. This action was deemed necessary after experience during dur-ing past years has shown that snow conditions prevent the general public from cutting Christmas trees from areas where it would be desirable to remove them, thereby forcing those with a permit to take the tree from the already overcut areas along forest roads. According to Mr. Hurst, there will be plenty of trees for sale at a reasonable cost in all communities com-munities adjacent to the Ashley National Forest. In many cases these trees have' been taken from the forest under permit and have been properly selected and cut with a view toward bettering bet-tering the "timber stand ' and maintaining the health of the watershed. The trees along our forest roads, in forest picnic areas, and along scenic streams are very valuable. They must be protected because in these locations lo-cations they add beauty and bring joy to forest visitors for many years. As a Christmas tree they would serve for only - few days. This aspect of the Christmas tree question should be given consideration by those seeking a Christmas tree from our forested areas. Information concerning thj forest's Christmas tree policy can be obtained at the supervisor's supervis-or's office in Vernal. Utah, or from any of the District Rangers Rang-ers offices which are located in Vernal, Utah; Whiterocks. Utah: Altonah, Utah, Manila. Utah, and Mountainview. Wyoming. Forest road patrolmen, who will be on duty each day between be-tween now and Christmas, wi!' also be glad to inform the public pub-lic on the Christmas tree program. |