Report of the Department of Lands and Forests for 1950 



No. 3 



THROUGH FIFTY YEARS 



1900 "^^^ 



Forest protection in the 1900's consisted 

 of rangers in canoes locating fires and 

 paddling to the nearest centre for 

 assistance. 



1900 



In 1900 the staff of the Department con- 

 sisted of 71 persons including one tech- 

 nical forester. 



1900 



The installed capacity under leases 

 granted by the Department for water 

 power development was approximately 

 7,000 horsepoiver. 



1900 



Published maps only show topographic 

 features obtained from the limited in- 

 formation gathered by ground survey. 



1950 



An efficient combined system of air, 

 tower lookouts and radios now bring 

 qualified rangers and assistants to help 

 control all fires. 



1950 



The tremendous growth of the Depart- 

 ment in 1950 is indicated by a staff of 

 504 and 2961 in the field. There are 

 now 148 foresters on the staff. 



1950 



Leases granted by the Department for 

 water power development having an 

 installed capacity of approximately 

 1,000,000 horsepower. 



1950 



To-day an efficient map making organi- 

 zation has been set up and by use of 

 aerial photographs, topographic features 

 are noiv shown in minute detail on all 

 maps. 



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