THE HAWAIIAN FORESTER 

 AND AGRICULTURIST 



Vol. XIV. Honolulu, September, 1917. No. 9 



These Islands are usually blessed with beneficial rains whicii 

 keep the earth watered and our waterpipes and tanks full. At 

 such times there is very little or no menace to the forests by fire, 

 but during a dry spell, such as we have experienced during the 

 past few months, the danger to our native forests by the careless 

 use of fire reappears and it behooves everyone who visits the foot- 

 hills or mountains to take the most careful precautions against 

 starting any fire on grass or forest lands. Fortunately during the 

 present danger period there have been only a few fires, mostly 

 in open grass lands, which have been promptly extinguished. 



Action on Rule IV of the Division of Forestry, recently passed 

 by the Board, by placing suitable signs on the small rock islands 

 oft" the windward coast of Oahu and watching out for trespassers 

 should do much to preserve the few remaining sea birds which 

 nest on these island refuges and are a distinct addition to our 

 Hawaiian fauna. 



In the recent tree introductions into the Territory some of the 

 species already show great promise, and it is confidently hoped 

 that there will be a great many trees which will be a distinct addi- 

 tion to our island flora not only for timber production but also 

 for water conservation purposes. 



The fiscal year report of the dift'erent divisions, printed in 

 this number, gives a resume of work done during the twelve 

 months ended June 30, 1917, and the progress and activities up to 

 that time. I 



The new plant inspection and quarantine building is being erect- 

 ed for the Board on Kekuanaoa street near the waterfront and 

 when completed with the fumigation building w^ill present facili- 

 ties which will greatly assist the Division of Plant Inspection in 

 rendering more efficient service in keeping insect pests out of the 

 Territory. 



The article by Chief Plant Inspector Ehrhorn on methods of 

 fumigating stored products to prevent infestation, appearing in 

 this number, will be of assistance to all food producers and deal- 

 ers who have to face this problem. 



