1 8 SEVENTH REPORT OF THE FOREST, FISH AND GAME COMMISSION. 



the Catskill region, and preparations have been made to plant liundreds of thousands 

 in the Adirondack region, and it is believed by the Commission that this work has 

 successfully solved one of the great problems in connection with the Forest Pre- 

 serve. The experiments show that large appropriations will not be necessary to 

 secure an extensive renewal of the forest. 



In this connection, attention is particularly called to the report made on the 

 tree-planting work by the Assistant Superintendent of Forests. Unfortunately his 

 services will not be longer available to the State, as he has been recenth' called to 

 fill a much more lucrative position. The beginnings made by the Commission 

 through him will, however, be continued in the future, and the State will have the 

 advantage of the work which has already been done and the provisions which have 

 been made for carrying it out. 



The Commission regretfully announces the loss of the State Fish Culturist, 

 Mr. A. N. Cheney, who died suddenly at his home in Glens Falls on August 16 

 last, after a brief illness. 



Attention is respectfully called to the appended reports of the Superintendent 

 of Forests, the Chief Protector, the Superintendent of Shellfisheries, etc. 



The following recommendations are made for your consideration: 



That a constitutional amendment be provided for the application of scientific 

 conservative forestry to State lands. 



That a constitutional amendment be provided to permit the leasing of small 

 camp sites within the Forest Preserve. 



That a constitutional amendment be provided which will permit the sale or 

 exchange of detached parcels of land outside the Adirondack Park, not in the 

 Catskill region, for land within its boundaries. 



That steps be taken, through the purchase of forest lands, to prevent the cutting 

 of hardwood for commercial purposes, and especially for acid factories within the 

 .Adirondack Preserve. 



That spring shooting of wild fowl and birds of all kinds be prohibited. 



That a license fee of fifty dollars be imposed on non-resident hunters, excepting 

 members of organized clubs in the Adirondacks who shall present certificates of 

 membership, and Adirondack landowners. 



That provision be made for the licensing of guides. 



BV THE COMMISSION. 

 John D. Whish, Assistant Si-crctnry. 



