. American forestry. Forests and forestry. STATE FOREST IX 449. A DENSE YOUNG STAND OF MIXED HARDWOODS IN NEED OF AN IMPROVEMENT CUTTING. results of these studies being published in the form of county reports, a num- ber of which will appear during- the coming winter as an appropriation of $6,000 has just been made available for this purpose. Further investigations are being made as to the rate of growth of the important timber trees and other stud- ies in anticipation of future needs. The idea is to have in the possession of the State such complete information as will enab
. American forestry. Forests and forestry. STATE FOREST IX 449. A DENSE YOUNG STAND OF MIXED HARDWOODS IN NEED OF AN IMPROVEMENT CUTTING. results of these studies being published in the form of county reports, a num- ber of which will appear during- the coming winter as an appropriation of $6,000 has just been made available for this purpose. Further investigations are being made as to the rate of growth of the important timber trees and other stud- ies in anticipation of future needs. The idea is to have in the possession of the State such complete information as will enable the forest officials to meet the various questions that are con- stantly commg up in an intelligent man- ner, and without delay. Maryland has placed more emphasis upon this fea- ture perhaps than other States, but to us it seems fundamental and I believe will be fully justified. If forestry is to succeed fully, it must be presented in a popular man- ner, so that its ])rinciples shall become household words, so,to speak. To ac- complish this necessitates the use of every availal^le means by which it may be introduced to all classes of people. It is primarily a campaign of educa- tion that must be conducted for many years to come. It is particularly im- portant in the beginning. The educa- tional feature of the work takes various forms as for example, lectures before various organizations, miscellaneous gatherings, in fact any places or occa- sions where an audience is provided. This will naturally take a wide range possibly from a woman's sewing circle to a legislative assembly. The most ef- fective work is done with Farmers In- stitutes, Farmers Clul)s and Granges, because in such meetings there is the direct contact with tlie progressive woodlot owner. Forestry exhibits at the county fair and other exhibitions is an effective mcthiuj of reaching many people, i'ublicalinns ])earing on various forestry subjects and calcu- lated to meet specific needs are also an effective mea
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