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Forest problems in Michigan, C. AV. Garfield {Forester, 6 {1900), No. 11, pp. 

 255-2.58). — lu a paper read liefore the American Forestry Association, June 26, the 

 author reviews the prehminary movements which led up to the establishment of a 

 State forestry commission in Michigan. The text of the law, which provides for a 

 permanent forestry commission and defines its powers and duties, is quoted. The 

 organization of the forestry commission is given and a brief account of the efforts on 

 the part of this commission to enforce the law and create a public sentiment favorable 

 to it. 



Adirondack forestry problems, B. E. Fernoav {Forester, 6 {1900), No. 10, pp. 

 229-234). — The acquirement of forestry lands by the State of New York is briefly 

 reviewed, together with the legislation which has made it possible to acquire and 

 control these forests. The main problems remaining for solution are silvicultural 

 ones, and these will be concerned with the treatment of virgin land, culled lands, 

 slashes or burns, and swamps. 



The legislative outlook for forestry in Wisconsin, E. Brunkex {Forester, 6 

 {1900), No. 11, pp. 259-262). — The forestry conditions of AVisconsin are briefly out- 

 lined and statements given relative to the prospect for legislation to correct some of 

 the more prominent evils. 



The forests of East and West Prussia {Ztsclir. Forst. n. Jagdw., 32 {1900), No. 7, 

 pp. 3S1-406). — The extent and distribution of the forests are described. 



A classification of standing timber, C. Broilliard {Rev. Faux et Forcfs, 3. ser., 

 4 {1900), No. 5, pp. I4O-I49). — Different schemes of classification of standing timber 

 are giveji which are varied to suit different species of trees. 



Comparison of the strength of Ceylon timbers with that of European tim- 

 bers, W. C. Unwin {Indian Forester, 26 {1900), No. 10, pp. 521-523).— The v,-eigh.t 

 per cubic foot, crushing strength, "shearing" strcngtli, etc., are given of 22 varieties of 

 Ceylon timbers, comparisons being made with the same factors for oak, elm, ash, and 

 red pine. 



Second growth pine vs. agriculture, W. M. Hays {Forester, 6 {1900), No. 9, pp. 

 214-216). — Attention is called to the low value of some of the sandy pine lands in 

 Minnesota and elsewhere after they have been denuded of timber. Such lands are 

 quickly exhausted when cultivated, and their greatest economic value can probably 

 be secured by maintaining them permanently under forest conditions. 



The natural spreading of timber areas, C. E. Bessey {Forester, 6 {1900), No. 

 10, pp. 240-243). — The natural spreading of pine forests and deciduous trees in the 

 prairie regions is shown, and causes sought. The x>rincipal cause of tliis spread is 

 attributed to the fact of stopping prairie fires and of adjacent tillage. 



Cutting, burning, and fire protection, H. B. Ayres {Forester, 6 {1900), No. 11, 

 pp. 266, 267). — A brief review is given of some of the problems relating to cutting, 

 burning, and fire protection of forests. It is stated that investigations made by the 

 TJ. S. Geological Survey show that in 14 townships during 1899 more than 800, 000, 000 

 ft. of white and Norway pine was destroyed by fire. The necessity for systems of 

 management which will prevent such wholesale loss is shown. 



Some important foreign trees for use in reforestation, E. Hexry (>S'ta. Agron. 

 Nancy, Bui. 3, 1900, pp. 26-39) . — A brief review of the forest conditions existing in 

 France and elsewhere is given, in which the necessity for forest conservation is 

 shown. Notes are given on the value of the black locust, white pine, and Douglas 

 fir for forest planting in the east of France. The results of a number of experiments 

 with these trees made in different parts of Euroi^e are given, in which the author 

 concludes that these trees are all available for reforestation experiments in France. 



Profitable reforestation, E. Henry {Rev. Faux et Forets, 3. ser., 4 {1900), No. 11, 

 pp. 321-329). — An account is given of operations in reforestation. Oaks were used 

 and the value at the end of 34 years is said to represent 6 per cent annually on the 

 investment. 



