REPORT ON HEPPNER, OREGON, NATIONAL FOREST
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Erickson, M. L. 1907. Report on Heppner, Oregon, National Forest. Unpublished Typescript Report.
Abstract: After establishment of the forest reserves and national forests early in the twentieth century, inspections were supposed to be made at regular intervals. Initially, inspections were conducted by Forest Inspectors stationed at the District (Regional) Offices. Later, that responsibility was transferred to the Forest Supervisors, who were responsible for inspecting their own Forest (see G. H. Cecil, 1910, "Memorandum regarding Supervisor's inspections" for more information). This national forest inspection report was prepared by an inspector from the District Office; it includes the following sections: [timber] sales (10 p.); silvics (9 p.); grazing (24 p.); boundaries (2 p.); protection and improvement (27 p.); equipment (2 p.); and organization (13 p.). Erickson offers some interesting insights in this work, as illustrated by this quote: "Game is not at all abundant. The cause of the lack of deer and other game is probably due to the annual hunt of the Warm Springs and Umatilla Indians who come into the country en masse with large bands of horses. The Forest officers should see that each Indian complies with the game laws."

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