Canadian Forestry Convention. 145 



In accordance with the official summons issued by the 

 Right Honourable the Premier of the Dominion, arrangements 

 have been made for a Canadian Forestry Convention to be held 

 in Ottawa on the 10th, 11th and 12th of January next, to con- 

 sider the forests of the Dominion and their national importance. 



This Convention is held under the auspices of the Canadian 

 Forestry Association and the organization and carrying out of 

 the project has been placed in the hands of the Association. 



The subjects to be considered at the Convention will be 

 discussed under the following divisions: — 



1. The Nation and the Forest. 



2. Forestry in relation to Agriculture and Irrigation. 



3. The Forest and the Lumber and Pulp Industries. 



4. The Relation of our Forests to our other . Industries : 

 Railways; Water Powers; Mining; Building Trades; Wood 

 Working Manufactures. 



5. Scientific Forestry and Forestry Education. 



By the kindness of the Canadian Railway Companies a 

 single fare rate over their roads on the certificate plan will prob- 

 ably be allowed delegates, regardless of the number in attendance. 

 In regard to rates on railways in the United States, announce- 

 ment will be made later. 



Fuller announcement will be made later to the members 

 of the Canadian Forestry Association by circular and for further 

 particulars application may be made to the Secretary of the 

 Convention. 



