. Canadian forestry journal. Forests and forestry -- Canada Periodicals. Canadian Forcslry Journal, June, 191S 1753 Great Fire Hazard in N. W. Ontario Representatives of railways, lum- ber and pulp and paper interests, the Ontario Government and fire rangers of Ontario recently held an import- ant meeting at Port Arthur, in an endeavor to secure closer co-operation of all interests in the prevention and lighting of forest fires. It was shown that the protection of the existing pulp and timber limits was absolutely essential to the future of the lumbering and pulp and paper industries. It was n
. Canadian forestry journal. Forests and forestry -- Canada Periodicals. Canadian Forcslry Journal, June, 191S 1753 Great Fire Hazard in N. W. Ontario Representatives of railways, lum- ber and pulp and paper interests, the Ontario Government and fire rangers of Ontario recently held an import- ant meeting at Port Arthur, in an endeavor to secure closer co-operation of all interests in the prevention and lighting of forest fires. It was shown that the protection of the existing pulp and timber limits was absolutely essential to the future of the lumbering and pulp and paper industries. It was no less important to the agricultural future, since lands that had been badly burned over were rendered practically useless by the destruction of the soil. The district covered by the meeting boasts of its potential water powers, yet if the forest areas were destroyed, the value of these resources for water power purposes would be cut in two for all time and the rivers made subject to excessive floods and droughts with resultant damage to all dependent interests. Reasons For High Hazard The hazard in the district was rendered much greater: 1. Because of the abnormally dry spring weather and almost entire absence of rains, and location in proximity to Lake Superior, which retards the early spring growth. 2. High prevaihng winds during the dry period of April, May and June. 3. Increased danger from settlers' fires, due to opening up and clearing of lands. 4. From Loon Lake on the east to the height of land at Raith, on the C. P. R. and C. G. R., and Kasha- bo\\'ie on the C. N. R. there are the heaviest railroad grades between the Atlantic seaboard and the Rocky Mountains. The consequent danger from locomotive fires in this area are greatly increased. Publiciii] and Vigilance It was recognized that in addition to all other precautions, that publicity co-operation, and eternal vigilance on the part of all concerned, must be secured. On behalf of the Department of Lands, Forests and
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