RUSSELL] SUGGESTIONS FOR FORESTRY STUDY 301 



Range 



Northern New England to Northern Wisconsin. South to 

 Northern Florida and Eastern Texas. 



These mounts hung up around the schoolroom are always a 

 source of interest and discussion. 



In the winter time the study of bark and twigs may well be taken 

 up. It is a common thing for one to be able to identify by means 

 of leaves, but it is indeed rare that one is found who can identify 

 by the bark and twigs alone. The ideal way, of course, is to study 

 out in the field, though twigs may be brought in if necessary. 

 The coarseness or fineness of twigs is often a simple way, while 

 the fissures of the bark, its smoothness or roughness are usually 

 distinctive. The shape or outline of the bare tree is also a great aid 

 for many species. Estimation of the heights of trees is of value in 

 training the eye to judge distances, and accuracy only comes 

 with experience. 



The grains of wood may well be studied in the laboratory in 

 winter. Samples may be obtained from Mr. Romeyn Hough, 

 Lowville, New York. 



Pupils at this time should become acquainted with the subject 

 of conservation and come to realize seriously the situation in order 

 that their influence may be used to promote the cause. The 

 Conservation of Natiiral Resources in the United States, by Van 

 Hise, and pubhshed by MacMillan Company, 1917, is an excellent 

 source of information, and there are others as well. 



The Uses of Forests — Reduction of Waste in cutting and Mill- 

 ing and Manufacture. Utilization of by-products. Preservative 

 treatment, Substitution of these products for wood are all topics 

 well worth reading. The Book of Forestry by Moon, Chapters 

 3-5, and Van Hise, Part III, cover this ground. A First Book of 

 Forestry by Roth, Ginn & Co., 1902, is a good book for such read- 

 ing. 



Forest Fire study may also be taken up in the v;rinter through 

 reading and talks. The causes, methods of control, lookouts, and 

 equipment are discussed in many of the books. Van Hise pp. 

 235-244. Moon, Chap. 8. Roth, pp. 104-112. Gifford, Practical 

 Forestry, p. 150-161. 



Forest products, such as Maple Syrup, Maple Sugar, Paper 

 Making, Nut Gathering, etc., are interesting topics and pupils may 

 well choose along their own line of interest and report on their read- 



