4-00 REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF FISHERIES, GAME AND FORESTS. 



Remedies. 



Forest land unfit for the plough and freed from hyper-mature timber should, in 

 my opinion, not be held to pay any State taxes. 



As the woodland county cannot get along without forestal taxation, a rebate or 

 release on county taxes will have to be paid out of the State treasury. 



Another arrangement may deserve consideration : Have the State advance all 

 county taxes due on woodlands owned by private individuals, and have the wood 

 owner reimburse the State at a time at which the mature timber is ready for the axe. 



Immediate action is required, if the permanency of private forests is to be secured. 



Forest property is unprotected, is used by everybody, is badly taxed. No wonder 

 that good business men are averse to engaging in forestry ! If the people want 

 forestry, they can either practice it on their own account, or else must allow private 

 forestry to be a remunerative and safe investment. 



A HAZY MORNING. 



