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ISIorth Dakota: In 1890, Commission of Irrigation and Forestry. 



In 1Q05, law reducing the taxes on land planted in trees. 



Ohio: From 1885 to 1887, a State Forestry Bureau issuing 

 annual reports. 



In 1903, organization of State Forestry Society. Forestry in- 

 struction at the University of Ohio. 



Oregon: In 1903, Governor Chamberlain vetoes the Forest 

 Fire Law, on the ground that the state has no forests of her 

 own to protect, the schooUands of the state having been sold 

 for a mess of pottage. 



In 1905, new fire law providing for a service to be paid by 

 the timber owners. Close season for forest fires extends from 

 June 1st. to October 1st. 



In 1910, formation of a State Conservation Association. 



Pennsylvania: In 1886, organization of the Pennsylvania State 

 Forestry Association, which edits "Forest Leaves." 



In 1893, a commission of inquiry reports on watersheds and 

 on state lands. It employs a botanist, an engineer, and a sta- 

 tistician. 



In 1895, a division of forestry is established in the department 

 of agriculture. In 1901, the division is advanced to the rank 

 of a department of forestry. 



In 1897, efficient forest fire law and active initiation of a 

 state forest reserve policy. Tax exemption law. 



In 1900, the Forestry Reservation Commission is authorized 

 to spend up to 300,000 dollars per annum for the acquisition 

 of state forests. 



In 1903, establishment of a technical forest school at 

 Mont Alto. 



In 1904, the forest reserves aggregate 622,000 acres. 



In 1907, establishment of a chair of forestry at the Penn- 

 sylvania State Agricultural College. 



Rhode Island: In 1906, appointment of a salaried commissioner 

 of forestry. 



In 1909, the State Conservation Committee recommends laws 

 for the protection of the forests, and for the establishment, 

 by actual survey, of the areas classed as absolute forest land. 



Vermont: From 1882 to 1884, State Forestry Commission. 



In 1904, State Forestry Association. 



