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The number of acres allotted to each patrolman and the aver- 

 age cost per acre for protection during the season were shown as 

 follows : 



Each column is a report of one association. 



Consensus of opinions show that slashings should be burned, 

 but time of burning varies with region and varies with conditions 

 in the same region so there was general opposition to laws which 

 compel burning during certain months. 



Suggestions were made to hold woods foremen responsible for 

 carelessness of men by charging up all damaged timber against 

 cost of logging. Also to burn strip 50 to 100 feet wide between 

 standing live timber and tract being cut. 



In California in the Redwoods the down trees are barked and 

 the debris burned with the tops before the cross-cutting is done. 

 This is a feature of economy in logging rather than a measure for 

 protection against fire. The slashings which accompany tie- 

 making are a fire menace but the remaining Redwoods are so 

 resistant to fire that a carelessness has grown up which is en- 

 dangering the tanbark oaks on the highlands, for even a light fire 

 will kill them. 



Concerning patrol and fire fighting the following suggestions 

 were made : 



Examinations for wardens, as to tactfulness, executive ability, 

 woodsmanship, knowledge of fire laws, and so on. Chief warden 



