Report of the Department of Lands and Forests for fiscal year ending March 31,. 1951 Page 



There are also 



254 holding St. John's Ambulance Association Certificates 

 30 holding St. John's Ambulance Association Vouchers 

 2 holding St. John's Ambulance Association Medallions 



During the District Foresters' conference a trip was arranged through the 

 courtesy of the Workmen's Compensation Board so that the District Foresters and 

 several Head Office personnel were privileged to visit the W.C.B. convalescent 

 centre at Malton and to see at first hand how industrial casualties are rehabilitated 

 and prepared for re-employment after treatment. 



OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECTION 



1. Locating, Purchasing and Expediting of Equipment and Supplies: 



During the year, very little difficulty was experienced in securing equipment 

 and supplies. In most cases. Departmental requirements were met by immediate 

 delivery. In cases where stocks on hand did not permit of immediate delivery, delays 

 were not as prolonged as during other post-war years. As the months passed, it became 

 apparent that a shortage of steel was developing and that steel equipment would 

 soon be difficult to secure. With this in mind, a survey of Departmental needs for 

 the next fiscal year was made, and filing cabinets, map cabinets, and other steel 

 equipment ordered in time to ensure delivery before conditions became more critical. 

 All types of metals became much more difficult to procure toward the close of the 

 year. 



2. Distribution of Equipment and Supplies: 



In spite of the lack of adequate storage space, an increase was noted in the 

 weight and number of shipments, of supplies and equipment to field offices, as compared 

 with previous years. 



Express and freight shipments reached a total of over 170 tons gross, consisting 

 of about 12.500 parcels, cartons, and crates. In addition to this, 29,300 pamphlets 

 including the Department's magazine ''Sylva," were enclosed in envelopes and mailed; 

 75,000 circulars, including the weekly news release were collated, folded and mailed. 

 Licences prepared and shipped rose to a total of 802,900 contained in 10,210 separate 

 orders or shipments. 



3. Staff Uniforms: 



Generally speaking, no major changes were made in the uniform equipment 

 issued to qualified personnel, with the exception of the purchase of light-weight 

 summer caps. These are made of the same material as the summer uniform and should 

 not only add to the appearance of the uniform, but give the wearer a considerable 

 amount of added comfort. 



Through the use of laboratory tests in selecting materials, and experience 

 gained over the years, the uniform equipment as issued at present is of high quality 

 and good appearance. 



The total number of personnel now equipped with uniforms is 520 and the 

 administrative duties such as purchasing, issuing, replacing, and recording have 

 increased with the number of personnel equipped. 



