8 FOREST commissioner's REPORT. 



engaged in the work are capable and enthusiastic and the equip- 

 ment is extensive and modern. Our people in general are wide 

 awake to the importance of forest protection and are glad to 

 cooperate in every way possible. 



The railroads of the State are now thoroughly alive to the 

 fact that the forest must be preserved, and are adding improved 

 equipment and cooperating with this department to this end. 



