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FORESTRY IN THE STATES. 



before by the State Geological Survey, was taken up 

 vigorously in 1908 by the Forester. Iti consisted 

 chiefly in lecturing and writing of press bulletins. 

 ' 1909 — Kesignation of Mr. Ashe and appointment in his place 

 of J. S. Holmes as Forester. 

 A report of an examination into the present forest condi- 

 tions of western North Carolina made by the State Forester in 

 cooperation with the United States Forest Service is in prepara- 

 tion. 



A study of forest fires in the state for the year 1909 was 

 made in cooperation with the United States Forest Service. A 

 report is now in preparation. 



The State cooperated with the office of Wood Utilization of 

 the United States Forest Service in making a study of the wood- 

 using industries of North Carolina. 



Under the energetic administration of Dr. Pratt there have 

 been established 3 divisions under the direct supervision of the 

 State Geologist, viz: the Highway Division, in charge of W. L. 

 Spoon, Highway Engineer; the Fisheries Division, under Theo- 

 dore S. Meekins, Fish Commissioner ; and the Forestry Division, 

 now in charge of J. S. Holmes, Forester. 



It is planned to continue a careful study of forest condi- 

 tions of the state until all the counties are covered. At the rate 

 the work progressed in 1909 it is estimated that this will require 

 about 4 more seasons' work. The Survey will then be in pos- 

 session of information that will enable it to recommend a definite 

 and advanced forest policy for the State. 



It is planned, further, to conduct a vigorous campaign of 

 education, both through the press and by lectures at Farmers' 

 Institutes and other public meetings. 



The next Legislature will be asked to enact improved and 

 progressive forest laws. 



OHIO. 



Ohio is essentially an agricultural state. It has but a small 

 percentage of non-agricultural land. A few thousand acres of 

 rough land on the south and east are held by coal companies. 

 The remainder of the state is divided into small farms averaging 

 less than 100 acres each. A large proportion of this farm land 



