. Canadian forest industries 1894-1896. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. September, 1896 THE CAHADA LUMBEEMAH cut by the lumbermen are marked by the govern- ment authorities. In connection with the subject of torest protec- tion in Ontario, it is pleasing to observe that the antipathy held by lumbermen against the move- ment has been largely overcome. Information has been freely given to the Bureau ot Forestry along the lines requested, while improvement is also reported in the methods of lumbering. The necessity of such legislation a
. Canadian forest industries 1894-1896. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. September, 1896 THE CAHADA LUMBEEMAH cut by the lumbermen are marked by the govern- ment authorities. In connection with the subject of torest protec- tion in Ontario, it is pleasing to observe that the antipathy held by lumbermen against the move- ment has been largely overcome. Information has been freely given to the Bureau ot Forestry along the lines requested, while improvement is also reported in the methods of lumbering. The necessity of such legislation as would ensure the perpetual reforestation of our timbered lands has, in fact, become recognized by all. The question to be solved is the most comprehensive and ad- vantageous system to be adopted. EDITORIAL NOTES. We predict ere long the quite general use of electricity for the operation of saw mills, and manufacturers contemplating the erection of new mills would do well to give the matter some con- sideration. A western exchange says: "At Folsom, California, the American River, Land and Lumber Company are now erecting a saw mill to be driven by electric power furnished by the Sacramento Power Company from the same plant that furnishes the city of Sacramento with its electric power and ; It is learned that there is an increasing demand in Canada for "Excelsior," or "woodwool," for packing purposes ; in fact, we have heard it stated that the supply is not equal to the re- quirements. There is also a considerable foreign demand for this article, particularly from Great Britain, and its manufacture would seem to pre- sent an opening for profitable investment by some enterprising person. "Excelsior" is usually made from basswood, and put up in bales weighing about 80 lbs. The last quarterly report of the Department of Trade and Commerce of the Dominion contains the unrevised returns of the exports and imports for the year ending June
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