4J REPORT OF THE FOREST COMMISSION. 



the forest fire evil as it is folded into usable shape- It was distributed in large 

 quantities at several fairs and through the rural schools. 



12. Who Looks After Your Shade Trees? Edition 20,000. A 4-page leaflet, 

 illustrated, giving practical instructions about shade trees. Distributed chiefly 

 through local Shade Tree Commissions. See Fig. 23. 



All the above except Nos. i, 6 and 10 are still available and will be sent free 

 upon request. 



"An Example of Woodlot Forestry" and "The Planting and Care of Shade 

 Trees," both published in 1912, are also - available though the demand for the 

 latter is so great that some restrictions are imposed. 



STATE AID IN FORESTRY. 



To encourage the practice of forestry on private lands, the 

 Forest Commission offers the services of its foresters, so far as 

 their time will permit, to all who ask for them. When it is 

 necessary or advisable a competent forester will study the 

 situation on the ground. If cutting is to be done a part of the 

 trees to be felled will be marked to guide the owner in the re- 

 moval of the rest. Advice in regard to markets will be given, 

 but in no case will the forester have part or interest in a sale. 

 Those who wish to undertake forest planting will be advised 

 regarding the most suitable species for their situations, how to 

 obtain the trees and how to plant them. No young trees or 

 seeds are furnished by the State. Fire protective plans will also 

 be formulated. 



In all cases the assistance given is advisory. There is no 

 obligation to follow the recommendations made, though where 

 they are acted upon the Forest Commission claims the right to 

 inspect the property from time to time and to publish facts con- 

 cerning the work for the benefit of the public. 



Similar aid will be given regarding Shade Trees except that 

 inspections can ordinarily be made only upon the request of a 

 Shade Tree Commission or similar public agency not of an 

 individual. 



The cost to any owner is the forester's actual expenses while 

 away from Trenton. His salary is paid by the State. Public 

 institutions. Shade Tree Commissions, etc.. will be aided with- 

 out charge. 



Write to the State Forester, Trenton, about anything relating 

 to forests or shade- trees not fruit trees. 



