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  • 113 Bulletin of the Garden Club of America.—Dr. H. H. Chapman's "Forestry Goals for Conservation" in the April issue discusses the perpetual conflict between preservation of our primitive natural heritage on the one hand and wise utilization of renewable resources on the other. Dr. Chapman suggests that a balance between the two philosophies can best be achieved by determining the optimum use of each particular area. Forest and Outdoors (Canadian Forestry Association).—Kerry Wood, whose book Three Mile Bend is noted in this section, contributes a piece by the same name to the March number, describing nature along this bend of the Red Deer River on a typical winter day. John Bracken, Canadian political leader, writes a strong plea for conservation under the title "For the Land We Live in." Would that some of our United States politicians were more concerned about this problem! The National Geographic Magazine (National Geographic Society).— The July National Geographic has two articles of particular interest to outdoor people. Alfred M. Bailey's "High Country of Colorado" is enhanced by 23 natural color photographs, while Ella E. Clark's "Forest Lookout" recounts her experiences alone in a lookout station in the Columbia National Forest. National Parks Magazine (National Parks Association).—The July number is designated "Travel Issue" and is largely devoted to a series of write-ups describing characteristic features of each of the national parks and giving pertinent travel information. Natural History (American Museum of Natural History).—The June number of this always-attractive magazine carries Richardson Wright's "The Story of Roses" with its colored photographs of these flowers. "Washington Rat Race" by Edwin D. Neff is an account of the discovery of rat-borne typhus in our fair city last year and the ensuing campaign to rid Washington of these rodents. Outdoor America (Izaak Walton League of America).—Joel Hedg- peth writes a thought-provoking editorial in the January issue entitled "Is Hydroelectric Power Obsolescent?" He speculates as to its replacement by atomic energy and the benefits to wildlife which would result from a cessation of big dam building. The March number prints in full the proceedings of the league's 1946 national conference. Planning and Civic Comment (American Planning and Civic Association).—Last April's number includes Thomas C. Vint's "National Park Service Master Plans," an explanation of the long-term development plans which are being prepared for each area administered by the Park Service. Accompanying illustrations reproduce sketch maps of six of the plans. Wild Flower (Wild Flower Preservation Society).—In April the lead article is a short account of the development of mountain trails, particularly the Appalachian Trail System, and their values in relation to wild flower conservation. NOTE: The majority of these general outdoor magazines and most of the books in the following list are available at the central building of the Public Library, 8th and K Streets, N. W. RECENT OUTDOOR BOOKS Allen, John S. Astronomy; What Every One Should Know. Bobbs, 1945, $2.50. An excellent popular book for those beginning the study of the heavens. American Fisherman and Hunter's Annual. Periodical Sales Co. (New York), 1945, $1.00 A directory of places to hunt and fish throughout North America, with general articles and fishing records. Clarke, Clinton C, comp. The Pacific Crest Trailway. Pacific Crest Trail System Conference (Pasadena, Calif.), 1945, $2.25. A satisfactory descriptive guide book to the western counterpart of The Appalachian Trail.
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