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In 1893, permanent forest commission with a paid secretary; 

 commission may receive land donations. 



In 1901, formation of the Society for the Protection of New 

 Hampshire Forests. 



In 1903, state co-operation with the U. S. Bureau of Forestr>'. 



In 1905, new forest fire law. Wardens are controlled by the 

 forestry commission ; upon application of forest owners, special 

 fire wardens may be appointed at the joint expense of state, 

 town, and forest owner. 



In 1909, state forest law providing for a state forestry com- 

 mission and state forester (who is chief fire warden and also 

 lecturer on forestry). Fire wardens are appointed in 1910. The 

 state forestry commission maintains a state forest nursery by 

 private contributions. 



In 1910, there were in existence fourteen fire observatories 

 on high mountains connected with telephones. 



New Jersey: In 1890, South Jersey Woodlands Association 

 now extinct. The "New Jersey Forester," its periodical, was 

 converted into the official journal of the "American Forestry 

 Association." 



In 1894, the Geological Survey carries an appropriation for 

 the purpose of forest statistics; several valuable reports. 



In 1905, the Governor's message contains an important 

 passage on forestry. 



In 1905, comprehensive forest law. Five commissioners. State 

 forest reserves may be acquired by deed, gift, or condemnation. 

 The secretary of the commission is a salaried officer; state 

 forest nurseries. 



In 1906, fire warden law and law authorizing municipal 

 forests. 



In 1907, the state forester is appointed secretary of the Forest 

 Park Reservation Commission. Over 7000 acres of state forest 

 reserves are in existence. 



In 1909, excellent forest fire law probably the best in the Union 

 providing for appointment of fire wardens paid by the state, 

 and for safety belts 110 feet wide on both sides of railroads. 



New York: In 1872, appointment of a State Park Com- 

 mission which acquires 600,000 acres of wild lands in the Adiron- 



