These were series of 1930s laws passed to keep the us out of the growing tensions in europe and asia

monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.  

plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.  

establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.  

determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.  

supervise activities of other forestry workers.

by the way there is no video here.

how is this a question? but yes, they were. if i recall correctly, it was very handy for native americans to use buffalo skin.