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The Federation of Woman's Clubs, it is needless to point out, 

 has ever been in the front rank in promoting better forestry. 



So I might continue to elaborate upon the good will and 

 assistance of organizations and associations which are aiding 

 the State Forester in his work; but suffice it to say that we 

 appreciate their co-operation and trust in its continuance. We 

 feel sure of this continued co-operation, since our cause is so 

 worthy and so dear to the hearts of all of us. 



Activities of the Department. 



The work that was so fully outlined in the introduction of 

 last year's report I refrain from again reviewing here. While 

 we thought our activities were many and effective at that time 

 we are frank to confess that during the past twelve months the 

 work has increased, both in new directions and in the enlarge- 

 ment of old methods. The number of observation or look-out 

 stations for forest fires was increased from 18 to 21, and the 

 State Fire Warden's work strengthened in every way. The 

 inspection of railroad locomotives has been conducted for the 

 first time by our own men, which co-operation has resulted in 

 far better service, in improved spark arresters and ash pans. 



The chestnut blight work was greatly augmented by our 

 being able, through the continued co-operation with the United 

 States Department of Agriculture, to secure the services of Mr. 

 Roy G. Pierce, a graduate in forestry who had been in the 

 employ of the Pennsylvania Chestnut Bhght Commission until 

 that work was discontinued. Mr. Pierce has entered heartily 

 into the State Forester's plans, and it is believed that our activ- 

 ities have been recognized in every section where the chestnut 

 grows. A report on " Chestnut Blight " published elsewhere 

 will be of interest. 



The activities in the moth work have been fully as encourag- 

 ing as any phase of the State Forester's undertakings. Not- 

 withstanding the fact that we are spending $115,000 less than 

 we were two years ago, the work has gone on with equal 

 efficiency. We have studied carefully the conditions of each 

 city and town, and our efforts, due to more experience on the 

 part of both State and local officials, have resulted in far greater 

 efficiency and economy. 



