In Minnesota we have more white pine, more val- 

 uable mature timber, a larger state and more infection 

 than any state which reported at this conference. 

 Our stalv is not so accessible by autos or vehicles as 

 the Eastern States, in fact, our whole work and prob- 

 lem will be harder than in the east, but we hope 

 to make the greatest effort possible to control the 

 Rust, and we seek the aid and co-operation of all in- 

 terested citizens of our State. It is the biggest prob- 

 lem in sight and Avill require all the energy of the 

 Forest Service. AVe certainly have work cut out for 

 us. It is felt that too much publicity cannot be given 

 the subject. AVhen the public realizes the danger 

 threatened by this disease, it will act intelligently to 

 stamp it out. The disease can be controled, but it has 

 already acquired such a foot hold in this state that it 

 will take heroic measures and a large sum of money to 

 bring about its successful suppression. 



It is felt the thing to do is to wake up the people 

 in the state and get action in this crisis of our forest 

 history. 



The Minnesota Forest Service feels that it is fitted 

 to carry out the work and will do everything possible 

 to make the fight a successful one. 



December 29, 1919. 



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