General Organization 



As of March 31 i 1961, the Operations Branch was composed of four 

 sections:- 



1» Office Management Section 



2. Central Supply Warehouse Section 



3» Conservation Information Section 



4. Conservation Education Section 



1. OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECTION directs most of the purchasing for the 

 Department, generally, including all pertinent aspects such as tenders, 

 quotations, current catalogue prices and the study of ever-changing products. 

 The Section is responsible for - the inventory and control of office 

 furniture and equipment; the condition of all office machines of the Depgu^t- 

 ment; the processing of all requisitions of stationery supplies for the 

 Department; the control of supply and demand for uniforms; and the liaison 

 required in the organiization of conferences, meetings etc. 



2. CENTRAL SUPPLY WAREHOUSE SECTION is charged with the receipt and 

 maintenance of stock, the keeping of stock records, and the supply of equip- 

 ment. 



3. CONSERVATION INFORMATION SECTION issues weekly news and special press 

 releases; operates a photograph, slide and cut service; handles a large 

 volume of correspondence and personal enquiries on the use of renewable, 

 natural resources; prepares special articles and background material for 

 outside agencies; prepares and places both display and classified advertise- 

 ments; maintains a reference library; and publishes more than 100 books, 

 pamphlets and reports for Department use and genereuL distribution. 



4. CONSERVATION EDUCATION SECTION is responsible for the production and 

 management of Departmental displays and exhibits throughout the Province 

 (including the Canadian National Exhibition); for poster contests for school 

 children; for the production of motion picture films dealing with fire 

 control, timber products, fish and wildlife resources and parks; for 

 preparation and delivery of lectures or discussions in schools and camps; ' 

 and for radio and television broadcasts. 



