Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 4 · column 6 of 9 · from the scan, no model involved
He said,the REAP practicesare applicable for farmland suitable for growing trees primarily for production of forest products, such as lumber, pulpwood, posts and the like. He also pointed out that the practices are meant to assist owners of small tracts. Such small tracts eligible for assistance under REAP add up to millions of acres throughout the United States. As the population increases, the need for wood products multiplies. So timber farmers have assurance of a growing market. At the same time, there are multiple public benefits to be gained from adding to and improving our woodlandsenvironmental benefits which are a major national interest today.
Woodlands help protect watersheds from erosion caused by driving rains and winds. They provide shelter and food for wildlife, scenic beauty, and recreational opportunities for humans. They help stabilize and insure water supplies and they are vital to the cycle which provides life-giving oxygen. These benefits accrue to all of us, not just the woodlot owner.
Practices and projects which come under the Rural Environmental Assistance Program have public benefits. REAP is a program administered by the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service of the U. S.
96.2%