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tion, and Technology, (especially Wood Chemistry). Of course 

 these sul)jccts grade into each other and it is not possible — nor 

 desirable — to confine oneself to a single subject to the exclusion 

 of all others. 



For the teacher of forestry a trip to Europe is almost a neces- 

 sity. As Mr. Graves once said: "In my trips abroad I have 

 found that it was a great benefit to me to see things about which 

 I had read. It gave me confidence in my own knowledge to 

 have verified information first hand." Unquestionably it broadens 

 the educator's point of view and puts him in touch with all that 

 has been and is being accomplished in Europe. 



For the specialist in Forest Experiments a trip to Europe is 

 also of great value. European foresters have, for decades, been 

 conducting systematic experiments along lines which our experi- 

 menters have also adopted. 



The man engaged in active administration should of course 

 study similar work in Europe and find much of value. In com- 

 mon with all other foresters he should see as much as possible 

 of the work along lines of Silviculture, Forest Management and 

 Forest Protection. For the specialist in any of these three sub- 

 jects there are superb opportunities for detailed study. 



Similarly the specialist in the uses of wood — particularly from 

 the chemical standpoint — will find the progress of European for- 

 esters along these lines immensely stimulating. 



Unless one has a very long time — several years — to spend in 

 Europe and a thorough mastery of the language concerned, it 

 does not pay to enroll at a University with the end in view of ob- 

 taining a doctor's degree there. If the stay is confined to the 

 time necessary to get the degree, fa year at least) it involves re- 

 maining in one place most of the time and hence only a compara- 

 tively narrow grasp of European forestry in general is obtained. 

 Even for the educational specialist this fact should offset the lure 

 of the Dr. title, unless, as stated, he has ample time and means 

 to combine travels with his studies. Incidentally, it is unfortu- 

 nately true that the leading forest schools at present, are not con- 

 nected with any university but are separate "Academies" which 

 do not confer the Dr. or any other degree. Similarly, it is not 

 advisable to enroll as a "special" at one of the Academies, unless 

 the stay abroad is to be for a twelve-month at least, or the pur- 



