SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE STATE 

 FORESTER. 



Introduction. 



Never has there been a time in the history of the State when 

 forestry matters more need the wholesome consideration of 

 yonr honorable body than the jjresent. Forestry and forest 

 products have been our birthright, and we do well to reflect 

 upon their importance to the present in the building of our 

 ship of State, and not lose sight of the necessity of conserving 

 them for our future needs. The histories of older nations are 

 an open book to us, and tell only too well their pathetic tale. 



The year has been one of great activity, and forestry in- 

 terests have been given more recognition than e\'cr before. The 

 forestry legislation has been well received by our people. It 

 may not be in good taste to boast of our new laws, but we do 

 wish it known that the American Forestry Association has 

 recommended several of our enactments for general adoption. 



During the present year the results from organization and 

 a more definite policy have been very evident. The forest 

 warden system, which was fully explained in last year's report, 

 has been very effective, and we have but just begun to see its 

 usefulness. It takes time to create a proper forestry sentiment, 

 let alone appreciation. Not only have a larger per cent, of the 

 forest wardens and their deputies shown increased interest this 

 year, but many, — a great many, — of our most public-spirited 

 and influential people from every section of the State have co- 

 operated in the forward movement of forestry endeavors. 



The services of the State Forester have been in constant 

 demand, not only in making examinations and giving advice 

 on forestry matters, but for lectures, demonstrations and for- 



