Show PLANS FOR TOUCHING UP STATES LANDSCAPE A statewide state wide landscape improvement program is is now under way says dr A L stark state extension horticulturist the object is to remove all unsightly views from our state highways old unused buildings and barns automobile junk collections dead trees weeds fallen down fences and farm machinery this is to be done by repair replacement removal or screen the program will also eliminate unsightly surroundings in communities lawns shrubs vines and trees wi will 11 be used to improve landscapes all buildings a are re to be painted this campaign is to extend over eight years w with ith each year having a specific goal the goal for 1939 is to rem remove ove or repair all unsightly barns and fences in utah all barnyards are to be cleaned up and organized so that machinery and equipment is not unsightly dr stark just returned from an extensive tour of the southeastern part of the state where he met with the citizens of blanding monticello wellington castle dale and other communities throughout this part of the state the landscape improvement program is meeting with great enthusiasm dr stark reports in blanding about 40 per cent of the population of the town attended the meeting held to discuss plans and 40 persons made a tour of the various residences where features of landscaping wo wore were re demonstrated citizens of monticello plan to build a pole fence around the school block this fence will harmonize with the landscape and atmosphere of the community and is to be made of native timber from the nearby canyons residents of san juan county should be praised very highly for their progressiveness dr stark said |