Officers' Reserve Corps. 



He is also a fello'\v of the Society <>i' American For- 

 esters and an author of various publications and 

 papers on forestry subjects. His high professional 

 standing, broad training, and experience, and demon- 

 strated capacity as an executive cause him to be re- 

 garded as undoubtedly the best man in the country 

 for the position of chief forester. 



"I consider," said Secretary Meredith in announc- 

 ing his selection, "that the department is fortunate in 

 having available a man so well qualified to fill an 

 exceptionally difficult and responsible position, and 

 1 am convinced that the public interests in forestry 

 will be in good hands with Colonel Greeley at the 

 head of our Forest Service." 



U. S. Forester Resigns 



Col. Henry S. Graves Notifies Secretary Meredith He Will 

 Retire Pay in Government Service Inadequate, He Says. 



Associate Forester Also Resigns. 



After ten years' service as Chief Forester of the 

 Tinted States Department of Agriculture, Colonel 

 Henry S. Graves has notified the Secretary of Agri- 

 Culture that he intends to ask to be relieved of his 

 position. No immediate move is required, says Colonel 

 (J raves' letter, but it is desirable to make plans well 

 in advance of the field season. 



"Since the pecuniary returns afforded professional 

 and scientific men in the Government service inade- 



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