TO THE PUBLIC.
The timber, water, pasture, mineral, and other resources of the forest reserves are for the use of the people; They may be obtained under reasonable conditions, without delay; Legitimate improvements and business enterprises will be encouraged.
Forest reserves are open to all persons for all lawful purposes.
Persons who wish to make any use of the resources of a forest reserve for which a permit is required should consult the nearest forest officer.
No one but the Special Fiscal Agent, Forest Service, Washington, D. C., is authorized to receive payments for the use of the reserves.
Complaints should be made in writing both to the immediate superior of the officer complained against and to the Forester, at Washington.
Every user of a forest reserve will be held responsible for knowing the regulations and obeying them.
Throughout this book general information and directions are printed in this type.
Regulations are printed in this type.
Special instructions to forest officers are printed
in this type.
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