AND HER FORESTS 



chusetts, for example, has enacted laws aiding 

 forestry in the following ways: 



1. Expert advice at no expense, except travel 

 and subsistence, to anybody in the Bay State. 



2. Free forestry literature, to be sent to all citi- 

 zens who care to make use of it. 



3. Forest-fire prevention. A forest warden in 

 each town, with equipment, organization, and 

 mandatory laws, to get results. 



4. There are thirty-five forest-fire lookout sta- 

 tions scattered over the State on high points, 

 which are connected by telephone with local and 

 State officials to bring aid. 



5. Forest Warden Conventions. The forestry 

 officials of cities, towns, and the State are empow- 

 ered to meet to discuss methods, equipment, and 

 better ways of co-operation. 



6. State Aid for Forest Fire Equipment. The 

 poorer towns are given State aid in procuring 

 equipment. 



7. Utilization of Forest Products. Studies 

 and practices of making greater economic use of 

 all wood in the industries, and for fuel. This in- 

 cludes the cost of production and transportation. 



8. Regulations of brush and slash disposal. 



9. Railroad fires and railroads. 



10. Forest Taxation. A modern system of 

 taxing forest lands and their production. 



12. The acquiring of lands for State Forests. 



13. State Forest Nurseries. Young trees are 

 grown in State nurseries for use on State lands, and 

 are sold at cost to citizens and municipalities. 



14. The Governor has power to issue proclama- 

 tions for a closed season on hunting in dry times. 



15. Reforesting Private Lands. Lands suit- 

 able for planting may be turned over to the State 

 Forester by title, with power of redemption within 

 ten years, provided the expense of planting and 

 care is reimbursed to the State. 



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