. American forestry. Forests and forestry. A ViiiW i-KOM THii STATION FOR FOREST FIRES ON GRACE MOUNTAIN, IN WARWICK. WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN IN THE BACKGROUND, ABOUT THIRTY MILES AWAY. ent, it only remains for the casual ob- server to predict what we may be able to accomplish in Massachusetts. The various lines of work in this de- partment have been explained quite fully in past reports, and it is necessary only to state that the work throughout the year has even surpassed any other. The requests for examinations and ad- vice have been far in excess of our abil- ity to meet them with our
. American forestry. Forests and forestry. A ViiiW i-KOM THii STATION FOR FOREST FIRES ON GRACE MOUNTAIN, IN WARWICK. WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN IN THE BACKGROUND, ABOUT THIRTY MILES AWAY. ent, it only remains for the casual ob- server to predict what we may be able to accomplish in Massachusetts. The various lines of work in this de- partment have been explained quite fully in past reports, and it is necessary only to state that the work throughout the year has even surpassed any other. The requests for examinations and ad- vice have been far in excess of our abil- ity to meet them with our present force. Forestry literature has been in great demand, and several bulletins have been revised and reprinted, besides much new material sent out. Lectures and demonstrations have been constant- Iv requested, and as many given as conditions would permit. Forest laws and fire-warning posters have been posted fully by our wardens throughout the State. Towns generally are awakening to the necessity of being equipped with modern fire-fighting apparatus if they are to encourage forestry in their midst. The towns with a valuation of $1,500,- 000 or less are taking advantage of the State's offer of assistance, and it is predicted that the usual appropriation by the State of $5,000 will be utilized immediately following the spring town meetings. As usual, those towns with equipment and organization have kept forest fires under control, while other towns have sufl:'ered. The work of reforestation continues as popular as ever, and I am con-. MOTHS THE AFTER THI'.V HAD Bi;i;N ATTRACTICD TO THE KLECTRIC LIGHT, ON LAKE SHORE AVENUE, NORTH SHORI-:.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original American Forestry Association. Washington, D. C. : American Forestry Association
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