thompson Petrified Forest March 21, 1934. protection would greatly improve it-- [i.e. thicker, closer & taller] growth. Erosion gullies are small but numerous. Grove cover may stop the erosion. Antelope are reported seen commonly within the monument, along approach roads just outside and along the west side. Range is just barely perceptibly improved inside over that currently grazed outside. Water holes are to be provided when funds are available. These will be north of the administration center several miles. One to be over along the west boundary perhaps, and one just east of the road. Permanent water is to be had just west of the monument--water hole. Prarie dogs may be in the monument although data is indefinite.