. American forestry. Forests and forestry. MASSACHUSETTS FORESTRY WORK^ [TATE FORESTER F. W. RANE, of Massachusetts, is sat- isfied that his department is ac- complishing gratifying residts and doing as much as the State appropria- tion permits. In his eighth annual re- port recently issued he describes in de- tail the year's progress. He says in part: It has been the constant aim of the State Forester to establish a forest policy worthy of Massachusetts inter- ests. Year by year, through the splen- did support given by our public-spirited citizens and various organizations, we have made const
. American forestry. Forests and forestry. MASSACHUSETTS FORESTRY WORK^ [TATE FORESTER F. W. RANE, of Massachusetts, is sat- isfied that his department is ac- complishing gratifying residts and doing as much as the State appropria- tion permits. In his eighth annual re- port recently issued he describes in de- tail the year's progress. He says in part: It has been the constant aim of the State Forester to establish a forest policy worthy of Massachusetts inter- ests. Year by year, through the splen- did support given by our public-spirited citizens and various organizations, we have made constant progress. ' In submitting this, the eighth annual report, it is certainly a great pleasure to be able to state that, through the generous consideration of the last Gen- eral Court, we have been able finally to perfect a State-wide forest fire policy that promises very great economy. With an up-to-date patrol and look-out system for forest fires, backed by a strong and efficient town and city for- est warden unit of organization, al- ready well established, together with the perfecting and adapting of previous laws, we now can boast of being in a position adequate for natural growth and development. I am frank to say that there never has been a more wholesome, co- operative interest shown toward this department than during the present season, and this, too, following an ap- parent misunderstanding on the part of a few of our legislators last session, who finally gave the department their support. I firmly believe that ultimately Gov- ernor Foss's first year's administration will be as noted for its establishment of a State-wide forest fire protective policy as any legislation enacted during the session. When we once can assure our people that forest fires can and will be controlled, there will be little trouble to interest capital in reforestation. With fire protection and a rapidly increasing interest in modern forestry, which no one can deny is prevalent even at pres-. POR
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