ANNUAL MEETING OF STATF FORESTERS 785 



both on wild lands and on farms, and are therefore strictly comparable to and 

 closely associated with the other activities of the Department of Agriculture ; and 



Whereas, The protection, production, and utilization of forest crops, together 

 with the economic and statistical studies connected therewith, are so intimately 

 related as to make forestry a unit which must be handled by a single organization, 

 and 



Whereas, The Forest Service in its present position as an integral part of the 

 Department of Agriculture has achieved a well deserved reputation as one of 

 the most efficient organizations in the entire Government service; and 



Whereas, Any action that would cripple the effectiveness of the Forest Service 

 would also react unfavorably on the effectiveness of the forestry work in the 

 various States, which to a considerable extent look to it for leadership and co- 

 operation; therefore be it 



Resolved, that the Association of State Foresters believes that the transfer of 

 the Forest Service, or of any of its activities, from the Department of Agricul- 

 ture to any other department would be detrimental to the best interests of for- 

 estry in this country and is squarely opposed to such action. 



Whereas, There has been introduced into this country from Europe the white 

 pine blister-rust ; and 



Whereas, This is an infectious disease which attacks white pine, the most 

 valuable timber tree of the Eastern United States, the continued production of 

 which is essential to the maintenance of the necessary timber supply and there- 

 fore to the welfare of the country; and 



Whereas, It has been positively demonstrated that this disease can be con- 

 trolled at a reasonable cost by the removal of currants and gooseberries within 

 200 yards of white pine forests ; therefore be it 



Resolved, That the Association of State Foresters emphasizes the serious de- 

 structive effects of the disease and the extreme necessity for securing appropria- 

 tions to control the spread of this disease where it is established and to prevent 

 its introduction into other white pine areas ; and be it further 



Resolved, That the association strongly urges that a Federal appropriation of 

 $300,000 be made for demonstrating methods of control to pine owners in co- 

 operation with the states, and for strict enforcement of the Federal quarantine- 

 prohibiting shipments of blister-rust house plants ; and be it further 



Resolved, That this association recommends that all State foresters investigate: 

 conditions relative to the present and future control of this disease in their own 

 States, and cooperate earnestly in the efforts being made to prevent its further 

 spread. It is recommended that States with five-leaved pine interests take imme- 

 diate steps to bring the danger from this disease to public attention through suit- 

 able publications and other means and appropriate adequate funds for the control 

 of the disease; and be it further 



Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the U. S. Secretary of Agri- 

 culture, all members of Congress, and the appropriate official in each State. 



Resolved, That the Association of State Foresters expresses its appreciation 

 and extends its thanks to the N. Y. Conservation Commission, and particularly to 

 the members of the Division of Lands and Forests, for their hospitality and their 

 efficiency in arranging for a most pleasant and profitable meeting of the Asso- 

 ciation. 



