North Woods July-August 



We know of no better thing to present to anyone 

 this month than a summary of the information re- 

 cently collected by the IT. S. Forest Service in re- 

 sponse to the "Capper Resolution" passed by the 

 last session of Congress. Certainly nothing could be 

 of more vital interest to anyone who is at all con- 

 cerned over the welfare of Minnesota or of the coun- 

 try as a whole. For one interested in any way in the 

 timber supply, timber prices, or the use of land the 

 report contains invaluable information. 



An attempt has been made in this issue to analyze 

 the report, quote certain portions which deal espe- 

 cially with this section of the country, and explain 

 the significance of the facts set forth. 



The report is entitled "Timber Depletion, Lumber 

 Prices. Lumber Exports and Concentration of Tim- 

 ber Ownership." It is known as "Report on Senate 

 Resolution 311" and may be obtained from the Su- 

 perintendent of Documents, Government Printing Of- 

 fice, Washington, D. C., for 25 cents per copy. 



The text of the resolution which was introduced by 

 Senator Capper and passed by the Senate February 

 21, 1920, follows: 



Whereas, it has been reported that the forest re- 

 sources of the United States are being rapidly deplet- 

 ed, and that the situation is already serious and will 

 soon become critical; and 



Whereas, these alleged facts are either largely un- 

 known to the public or are in dispute ; Therefore be it 



RESOLVED, That the Secretary of Agriculture be, 



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