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In 1899, a three-headed commission charged with the pre- 

 paration of a forestry bill to be submitted in 1901. The com- 

 mission is authorized to withdraw from sale 200,000 acres of 

 state land unfit for agriculture. 



In 1902, chair of forestry at Michigan State Agricultural 

 College. 



In 1903, chair of forestry at Ann Arbor. 



In 1904, appointment of a state forester, and of a state game, 

 fish and forestry warden. 



In 1905, organization of the Michigan Forestry Association. 



In 1905, the forest commission establishes forest reserves 

 covering 35,000 acres on tax-forfeited land. 



In 1907, law creating a commission of inquiry with reference 

 to the forests of the state. 



In 1909, Public Domain Commission placed in charge of 

 the state's interests in forestry. It sets aside and protects from 

 fire and trespass an area of 277,000 acres. Forest reserve maps 

 are prepared. 



In 1910, formation of the "Northern Forest Protective As- 

 sociation." 



Minnesota: In 1894, Hinkley Fire. 



In 1895, Fire warden law. Subsequently excellent reports by 

 Chief Fire Warden (C. C. Andrews). 



In 1900, Forest Reserve Bill, which authorizes the State 

 Forestry Commission to accept lands for forestry purposes. 



In 1907, Congress grants to the state 21,000 acres for a state 

 forest. 



From 1895 to 1910, chair of forestry (Samuel B. Green) at 

 the State Agricultural School in St Anthony Park. 



In 1909, Holmberg forestiy bill, appropriating $10,000 for 

 the fire warden system. Heavy fines for failure to pile and 

 burn slashings. Close season for use of fire in the open. Forestry 

 Commissioner. 



Mississippi: In 1905, chair of forestry at the State Agricultural 

 College. 



Nebraska: In 1905, the University of Nebraska establishes 

 a department of forestry. 



New Hampshire: From 1881 to 1885, and from 1889 to 

 1893 commissions of inquiry with reference to forestry. 



