LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. 
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 
DIVISION OF FORESTRY, 
Washington, D. C., March 23, 1898. 
Sir: I have the honor herewith to submit for publication a report 
on the forestry conditions and interests of Wisconsin, the result of a 
canvass made by Mr. Filibert Roth during the summer of 1897, in 
cooperation with the State Geological Survey of Wisconsin. 
In an introductory chapter I have discussed the objects and methods 
of making such a canvass, and have formulated conclusions and recom- 
mendations, based upon the report, regarding the forest policy which 
the State should pursue. 
The whole publication, it is hoped, may serve as an incentive and an 
example for other States to follow. 
Respectfully, 
B. KK. FERNOw, Chief. 
Hon. JAMES WILSON, Secretary. 
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