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The article focuses on the methods used by botanists and foresters to prevent the loss of trees in the U.S. Curtis May, researcher at the Division of Forest Pathology, used natural regeneration to restore forest affected by fire. After an investigation, forest pathologist James M. Walter sterilized the tools used in pruning and shoe soles with alcohol to prevent the spread of infection among trees. Albert J. Riker, plant pathology professor at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, planted rust-carrying ribes bushes in between pine rows to save the tree.

Focuses on programs and policies for national forests in the U.S. Information about the natural resource endowment of national forest; Description of the ecological merits of the forest; Information about difficulties faces by lumber industries in the wake of changing conservation policies of the U.S. government; Proposal of Forest Service regarding the management of national forest; Information about the warning of ecologists regarding the potential disaster of forest.

Focuses on government assistance in handling forest lands in the U.S. Prevention of public and private losses; Preservation of the forest; Offer of information on farm management.

The article focuses on being a forester in the U.S. Foresters are said to be the key men in preserving the country's forest land which is its proudest heritage. A forester's function is defined as the scientific management of forests and forest lands. Demand for qualified foresters is believed to be something startling, having 17,000 qualified foresters already is said to be not enough. The profession which requires at least a four year college course is said to be more of a man's job.

Focuses on the career of Kaye Christopher, a certified female tree farmer in New York. Total number of trees managed by Christopher; Career background; Achievements and awards.