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most of this has been done for esthetic effect rather than in pur- 

 suit of silviculture. The time is not far off, however, when the 

 possibility of bringing a woodland tract under systematic man- 

 agement will become a practicability. The one great difficulty 

 invariably encountered wherever this question arises is how to 

 dispose of the rough wood that must be cut out. This problem 

 is constantly before the Forest Commission, and though no prac- 

 tical solution has yet been offered, it is hoped that before long 

 several plants adapted to using cordwood for the production of 

 charcoal, wood alcohol, etc., or of tannic acid, may be established. 

 As success in this direction necessarily involves the active co- 

 operation of those who own woodland and may have wood to 

 sell the Commission would like to have definite offers of what- 

 ever wood products are available. 



In sections where the chestnut blight is active an effort is 

 making to have mills located so that the largest possible returns 

 may be secured for the trees that must be felled, but even there 

 it is important that whatever industry is introduced be estab- 

 lished on a permanent basis, since forestry is not forestry that 

 does not consider the harvesting of all trees as they mature., 

 and provide a profitable outlet for the annual wood crop. 



ASSISTANCE TO WOODLAND OWNERS. 



The offer of the Forest Commission to aid any forest owner 

 in the management, development or protection of his property 

 is continued. At the request of any citizen a competent forester 

 will be sent to examine his woodland and recommend such meas- 

 ures as are advisable. If necessary, arrangements can be made 

 to have fellings, plantings or other work begin under his direc- 

 tion, though he can have no part in any contract or sale. The 

 only charge for this service is the forester's actual expenses 

 while away from Trenton. 



