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responsive to citizen's needs and desires. Protection of such resources must be based upon equal partnership of private citizens, the Federal Government, State and local governments, and private landowners.
William Bartram, in addition to being one of our earliest native-born naturalist-explorers, was a plant collector and illustrator of natural history subjects. From 1766 to 1776, he was engaged by a prominent London physician to collect plants and seeds for the doctor's botanical garden.
On three long journeys through the southern colonies, Bartram not only collected specimens, but also made numerous illustrations of plants and animals and took elaborate notes for his journal. He subsequently published highly regarded works on his travels.
His writings yielded great insight on natural and botanical concerns and provided pen^rating, humane observations on native American Indians.
Inquiries concerning this study may be addressed to Robert M. Baker, Regional Director, Southeast Region, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation,
148 International Boulevard (formerly Cain Street), Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
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