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provincially chartered railways, through the enforcement of existing 

 legislation, or the enactment of new legislation where necessary. 



4. That the Commission urge the Dominion and all Provincial 

 Governments not now doing so, to consider carefully the question of 

 brush disposal in connection with all new licenses and renewals of old 

 licenses issued in the future. Especial care in this connection is needed 

 to safe-guard the country along railways and wagon roads. Especially 

 in Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and in the Timber Branch 

 of the Department of the Interior is the further development of a forestry 

 organization essential in order to properly study and administer this 

 feature of the work. The extension of the merit system of appointment 

 and promotion is essential to efficient organization. 



5. That the Commission approve the organization of co-operative 

 fire-protective associations of limit-holders, and the principle of con- 

 tribution by the Dominion or Provincial Government in proportion to 

 the benefits received. 



6. That the Dominion Government be urged to begin a system- 

 atic study of the extent and character of forest resotirces in the forest 

 reserves, and other forest lands under its direct jurisdiction ; and that a 

 similar course be urged upon the Provincial Governments of Ontario, 

 Quebec and New Brunswick as to forest lands within their boundaries. 



7. That the systematic collection of complete statistics of forest 

 fire losses be urged upon the Dominion and Provincial Governments 

 wherever this action is not now being taken. 



8. . That the Commission approve co-operation with the Govern- 

 ment of Ontario in an examination of forest conditions outside forest 

 reserves in the northern portion of that Province, south of the Clay 

 Belt, and that favourable reciprocal action by the Ontario Government 

 be invited. 



9. That representations be made to the Dominion Government, 

 urging that favotirable action be taken with regard to the proposed 

 additions to the Forest Reserves recommended by the Forestry Branch. 



10. That the proposed establishment of a game preserve in the 

 southern portion of the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve, and in 

 southeastern British Columbia adjoining the Glacier National Park, 

 be endorsed ; and that favourable action be urged upon the Dominion 

 Government and upon the Government of British Columbia. 



