of the permittee to purchase; if the timber will be used in 
improvements the benefit of which will be essentially public 
rather than individual, or if the stumpage value of the timber 
used is less than the value of these improvements for protective 
purposes, or for administrative purposes considering both the 
actual use of the improvement and the increased value of the 
Forest through better regulation. 
Ordinarily, improvements under these provisions should 
be constructed with the understanding theft they will become 
the property of the Unite6 States at the terminztion of the 
permit. A clear line can usually be drawn between improvements 
which are necessary and of benefit only to the permittee in con- 
ducting his business and those which result in the improvement 
and better regulation of the Forest." 
This wvill doubtless cover the very frequent case 
of large corrals on the National Forest Range constructed by 
one or more well-to-do stoclnen, material for which should -undoubt- 
edly be given under Free Use since they serve as a public utility 
and increase the value of the Forest Range. 
A very interesting case has recently come up relative 
to the issue of fuel-wood Free Use permits where old yellow pine 
tops on cutting-areas and dead Juniper and pinon, are both 
available to the applicant. In the particular case in question 
the problem was whether or no to oonftne the F.ree Use to the old 
pine tops. The applicant objected to using'the pine tops when 
he could have been given Juniper and pinon, the latter of course 
being supervior as fuel. The case was settled by allowing the 
applicant sufficient Juniper and pinon for kitchen use, and fill- 
ing out the rest of the permit for pine tops which are consider- 
ed sufficiently good for heating-stove purposes. 
PLANTING. 
Forest Assistant Yarnall is now on the Taos dis- 
trict beginning the work of planting the 360 pounds of Spruce 
and Fir seed recently threshed out. 
GRAZING 
Copies of the delinquent list revised to October 12 
were recently sent to all men in charge of districts. This 
list doubtless has a high ornamental value in its present con- 
dition, but it vould be far more useful tucked away in the files 
with a line through each of the ten names included. 
The writer would suggest that you again call these 
gentlemens' attention to their deplorable state of grace, accom- 
panying your suggestions withaan 861 and a trip to the postoffice. 
The Secretary has authorized the issue of paid permits 
for 1,000 head of cattle and horses and 20,000 sheep on the 
Jicarilla District during the present fall. Supervisor Hall is 
now with Ranger Loveless settling the many pointa which came up 
in the approval of applications. 
The quarterly grazing reports received October 1 
showid considerable careful study of range conditions. Points 
brought up will be discueeed with you In the field this fall and 
vinter.