Authors

John Stewart

Document Type

Full Issue

Publication Date

6-1900

Abstract

For some time past the Division of Agrostology has been conducting investigations in various parts of the United States with a view to the preservation of our native grasses, the introduction of new varieties, and the improvement of the ranges. The investigation in Texas, where the once fine ranges have been seriously injured or totally destroyed on account of the greed and carelessness of stockmen, is an important one.

In his last report, the Secretary of Agriculture recommends that provisions be made for renting the public lands, suitable for grazing purposes, to stockmen and sheepmen for a number of years. By this means it is thought that the ranges will be preserved and improved; for then each individual who makes use of them will be financially interested in a definite tract for a sufficiently long time to warrant him taking the best care of it.

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