WOMEN'S FEDERATION AND CONSERVATION. 



The Federation of Women's Clubs throughout the United 

 States has been consistently active in the work of con- 

 servation. In the May issue of American Forestry, an arti- 

 cle tells of the part the Consevation Committee of the 

 National Federation has taken in establishing a National For- 

 est in Colorado. To the Minnesota Federation, credit must 

 be given as the first women's club to actively interest itself 

 in this noble work of the conservation of natural resources. 



In 1901, after the legislature had taken steps to set aside 

 the Leech Lake Forest, a fight was begun which lasted for 

 almost seven years. For four years, Mrs. Wm. Ely Bramhall 

 of St. Paul, as chairman of the Conservation Committee, 

 waged a continuous fight for this memorial. Mrs. Lydia Phil- 

 lips Williams, President of the Federation, at this time fol- 

 lowed Mrs. Bramhall as chairman of the Conservation Com- 

 mittee and was recognized throughout the country as an en- 

 thusiastic supporter of forest conservation. 



This four year war between the people's interests and pri- 

 vate exploiters attracted nation-wide attention. The Min- 

 nesota Federation was called upon by clubs throughout the 

 United States and Mrs. Williams traveled and lectured ex- 

 tensively on forestry. Other states will recognize the Minne- 

 sota Federation as the pioneer in forestry work. 



Many members of the Women's Federation are active mem- 

 bers of the Forestry Association, but we are desirous of 

 obtaining a greater number. It is very difficult, almost im- 

 possible, for citizens to keep in touch with the forestry situa- 

 tion except they subscribe to this Association. Education 

 on forestry is necessary before real progress can be made. 

 Recognizing that the Federation is a very important factor in 

 forming public opinion, the Forestry Association is urging the 

 club members to ally themselves more closely with this organ- 

 ization. We call your attention to club offer on page 14. 



Neither the Forestry Association or the Forest Service Depart- 

 ment have the benefit of press clipping service, therefor it ivill 

 be greatly appreciated if newspapers zvould send to the North 

 Woods copies in which there arc notes of interest on forestry. 



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