by the Division or for the Division by the Ontario Research Foundation. 



Some staff service of a research nature was extended to the Division of 

 Parks in relation to park signs, paint life, and post preservation. 



A review of literature on results from tests of wetting agents and fire- 

 retardant chemicals in forest fire suppression was carried out and reported on 

 to all Division Chiefs and field offices. 



CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER RESEARCH AGENCIES 



As it is the responsibility of the province to manage the renewable natural 

 resources within its boundaries, it is imperative that the work of all agencies con- 

 cerned with the solution of the management problems be co-ordinated. If co- 

 ordination is not effected, the energies and funds of the various agencies are wasted, 

 and duplication occurs. 



The Division of Research, being in closest touch with the management 

 problems of the various operating divisions of the Department, gives the lead in the 

 co-ordinating process by initiating formal agreements with other research agencies 

 and setting up of joint committees to prescribe programs. 



During 1955-56, co-operative studies were continued actively with several 

 departments of the federal government: in silviculture with the Forestry Branch, 

 in forest pathology and entomology with the Science Service, in fisheries with 

 the Department of Fisheries, and in wildlife with the Canadian Wildlife Service, 

 as well as with the Canadian Navy in physical research. 



Co-operative programs were continued also with the University of Toronto, 

 especially in fisheries, wildlife and physics; with the Ontario Veterinary College, 

 and with other Ontario universities, as well as with the University of Michigan 

 in physical research of the Great Lakes. 



The Division of Research has also benefited from the skills and experience 

 of such organizations as the Ontario Research Foundation and the National Research 

 Council, as well as of the forest industry, the fisheries industry, and individuals. 



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