National Forests in the Southern Appalachians

IN PRECEDING chapters have been briefly outlined the history and physiography of the southern Appalachians and the formation, development, and special features of the five national forests that occupy the region.

The last 27 years have been formative ones, years in which the national forests were created, lands lying in them acquired and put under adminstration and protection, and increasing impetus given to their development and utilization. This work will continue; as funds become available more lands will be acquired to round out and consolidate Government holdings; protection and silvicultural management will show increasing results; fishing and hunting will improve; additional facilities for recreation will be developed; revenues will be augmented; the group of forests will become a more and more valuable asset to local communities and to the country as a whole.

Additional information concerning these national forests may be obtained by writing to the Regional Forester, U. S. Forest Service, Atlanta, Ga., or to any of the forest supervisors. Information concerning accomodations in towns in and near the forests can best be obtained by writing directly to the local Chambers of Commerce.