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feroTis composition and the dry summers in the northern 

 part together with the methods of lumbering are respon- 

 sible for the conflagrations. 



4. Education and Literature. 



Among the propagandist literature, which had ad- 

 vanced the introduction of forestry ideas in Sweden it is 

 proper to mention the writings of Israel Adolf of Strom, 

 who after extensive travels in Germany established 

 the first private forest school in 1823 and was instru- 

 mental in securing the establishment of the State For- 

 estry Institute in Stockholm. 



In regard to education a most liberal policy prevails. 



At the Institute the tuition is free and in addition 4 

 students receive scholarships of 250 dollars per year, 

 appointment to assistantships follows immediately after 

 promotion, and in 10 years the position of jagmastare 

 may be attained. The number of students is limited 

 to 30. 



The director of this school is also general adviser in 

 forestry matters. Besides the director six professors are 

 employed. The course at this school is two years of 11 

 full months. 



There are now a higher and a lower course, the former 

 requiring previous graduation from another preparatory 

 forest school, either the one at Omberg (founded 1886), 

 or that at Kloten (1900), where a one-year course, main- 

 ly in practical work, is given. 



For the lower service there are not less than 6 schools 

 in various parts of the country each with one teacher and 

 assistants, managed under a chief of range. In these 

 not only is tuition free but 10 pupils receive also board 

 and lodging ; the course lasting 8 months. 



