122 C. A. SCHENCK. 



The fire law is remodeled. The number of wardens increased 

 to 160. 



In 1906, fire observatories established on the Kennebec River. 



In 1907, state co-operation with the U. S. Forest Service. 



In 1909, twenty two fire observatories in operation. 



Maryland: In 1900, co-operation of the State Geological and 

 Economic Survey with the Bureau of Forestry. 



In 1902, bill for the establishment of a State Board of Forestry, 

 and of a state park. 



In 1906, establishment of a Board of Forestry, two members 

 of which are practical lumbermen. A state forester is appointed, 

 fire wardens are installed, and the purchase of state forests is 

 authorized. 



In 1910, new forest fire law (forest fire wardens to have charge 

 of not more than 15,000 acres). Expenses of fire service divided 

 between state and county. 



In 1910, there exist four state forest reserves (experimental 

 forests), aggregating 1957 acres. 



Massachusetts: In 1882, improved law with reference to muni- 

 cipal forests. 



In 1898, formation of the Massachusetts Forestry Association. 



In 1898, Tree Warden Law. 



In 1890, the State Board of Agriculture is instructed to report 

 on forest conditions. 



In 1904, creation of a state forest service. The state forester 

 acts as instructor at the Massachusetts Agricultural College. 

 State nurseries. Effective fire laws. Assistance to private owners. 



In 1910, the state takes charge of small private tracts for 

 reforestation, with a promise of their return to the owner after 

 ten years, provided that the owner will then refund the state's 

 outlay. The state forester is authorized to accept bequests or 

 gifts of land. 



In 1910, the state grants up to 250 dollars to every town which 

 appropriates an equal amount of money for defense against 

 forest fires. 



Michigan: In 1887, the State Board of Agriculture is made a 

 State Forestry Commission. 



In 1893, "Tax Homestead Law," by which the state secures 

 title to tax-forfeited lands. 



