i;< IRKST l ire danger stalks again as (he 1 expected hot windy weather of April and May dry out the floors of the forests. Thus far, rains have curtailed these dangers, hut in the weeks ahead we know well that fires can cause untold damage to the forest. When forest fires rage, not only are the growing trees damaged or consumed hut the young trees and seedlings arc des troyed. Pine will mature in 18 to 25 years under good circumstances. Fire at any time can wipe out in a short while a valu

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