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use. In the climatic range of eucalyptus, however, its quick- 

 growing qualities render its propagation for use in the not dis- 

 tant future a feasible proposition. 



In practically all parts of California that are climatically suited, 

 interest in planting eucalyptus is growing. To meet inquiries as 

 to the species to plant, planting methods, and probable returns, 

 the State Board of Forestry has prepared a circular for free dis- 

 tribution. This circular will be available by December 20th. 

 Copies may be obtained by addressing the State Forester, Sacra- 

 mento. 



The city of San Bernardino deserves credit for taking an ad- 

 vanced position with regard to its land possessions. Instead of 

 allowing them to lie idle or to serve as grazing commons, the city 

 proposes to plant eucalyptus on them for revenue. The practice 

 is old in European countries, but, so far as known, has never 

 before been followed by a municipahty in the United States. 



At several of the farmers' institutes held 

 State Forester AT various parts of northern CaHfornia 



Farmers Institutes. ,1 r , ^ 



recently a new feature ot the programme 



has been talks on forestry by the State Forester. The interest 

 shown in this subject proves the people are awakening to the 

 need of growing trees for fuel, protection, and ornament. 



, The forest service, through its inspectors at the 

 ANGER Francisco headquarters, has been holding 



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rangers' meetings recently at several of the national 

 forest headquarters in northern California. These meetings are 

 attended by the local forest officers, supervisors, rangers, and 

 guards. Their object is to increase the efficiency of the service 

 by a discussion of the many-sided problems the officers have to 

 solve, and by establishing intimate relations with the users of the 

 forests. 



„ ^ The popularity of CaHfornia Redwood Park 



Redwood Park. • c ^ 4. • • 



m Santa Cruz County, is mcreasmg every 



year. Since April i, 1907, the register at the park shows there 

 have been 2,730 visitors. It is estimated, however, that fully ten 

 per cent of the visitors fail to register ; so the attendance during 

 the period mentioned has not been less than three thousand. 

 Last year the total number did not exceed eighteen hundred. 

 When the short-line railroad from San Francisco resumes opera- 

 tions, and the long detour via Pajaro is avoided, the number will 

 be much larger. 



