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territory; for, by thinning our woodlands pro})erly, the condi- 

 tions are not only better for forestry proper, but for the sup- 

 pression of insect pests. 



Permit Act, Result of Vote. 



The results of the vote by our Massachusetts towns on the 

 permit act were very satisfactory, and for the most part the act 

 was adopted. The failure of a few towns to accept the provi- 

 sions was found to be due to a misunderstanding of the objects 

 sought, and they will probably adopt the law at their coming 

 annual town meetings. Forest wardens generally are convinced 

 of the value of the permit act in lessening forest fires, while this 

 office can point to far more efficient service throughout the State. 



Massachusetts Fire Permit Law. — Towns accepting Chapter 



209, Section 5. 



Towns voting to accept the law, 248 



Towns voting to reject the law, 15 



Towns failing to report on vote (probably favorable), ... 47 



Towns postponing action on the law, ...... 7 



Chapter 209, section 5, does not include the cities Avhose or- 

 dinances should cover same, 27 



Co-operation with the United States Forest Servick. 



The State Forester has been favored with hearty co-operation 

 from the United States Forest Service throughout the year. 

 The work on " Massachusetts Wood-using Industries," which 

 was begun last year, has been completed and is now in ])ress. 

 Mr. H. S. Hackett, in charge of wood utilization, and Mr. Hu 

 Maxwell, expert, both of the United States Forest Service, have 

 rendered us splendid service in this work. 



Recently arrangemouts have been made with another dei)art- 

 ment of the United States Forest Service, under the supervision 

 of Mr. J. G. Peters, to carry on sonje co-opcratiA'c work in forest 

 survey work. 



The State Forester wishes to acknowledge numy other courte- 

 sies extended to him by ]\Ir. Gilfoi-d Pinchot and the United 

 States Forest Service. 



