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of its men and their capabilities for service in essential specialized lines. 

 The main work was, however, done through its War Committee, espe- 

 cially appointed for the purpose, whose chairman has already presented 

 a report which has developed the feasibility of an important line of 

 work — the timber census. It is understood that this work will be con- 

 tinued by the same committee under another name. In the reconstruc- 

 tion problems upon us the Society has made plans and has done some 

 preliminary work. Doubtless this feature will engage the research 

 committee during the coming year, as it is likely to involve some funda- 

 mental and perhaps revolutionary changes, especially in the field of 

 economics and practical trade conditions. Reconstruction forestry, 

 supported by the weight of the Society, with this committee as its 

 spokesman, leader, and organizer, should do much to develop the prin- 

 ciples of a new forestr}- and guide general research along broad and 

 far-reaching lines, as well as throwing light on immediate problems. 

 It is a most attractive field at this stage of world development and 

 social adjustment. 



Coming now to more concrete and tangible features of the year's 

 events. One new section was added to our number during the year, 

 making eight in all. This latest comer is the New York Section, with 

 C. R. Pettis, chairman, and A. B. Recknagel, secretary, and headquar- 

 ters at Albany. It is encouraging to have a new section enter the ranks 

 at so strategic a point for wielding an influence on the forest move- 

 ment. This effort, it would seem, is well worthy of the Society's com- 

 mendation. May it not be too much to hope that New England will be 

 the next to enter the field, with a local section organized to take care 

 of forestry interests in that locality. 



STATUS OF MEMBERSHIP 



There are at present about 350 Active members, 54 Associate mem- 

 bers, and 13 Honorary members. Of the above, 40 Senior members, 3 

 Members, and 6 Associate members were added this year, and there 

 are pending 33 candidates for Senior member, g for grade of Member, 

 and 8 for Associate member. 



The first election for rank of Fellow held during the year resulted 

 in the following members being raised to that rank : 



Hon. Gifford Pinchot Filibert Roth 



Lieut. Col. H. S. Graves Raphael Zon 



Dr. B. E. Fernow Lieut. Col. W. B. Greelev 



