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17. 



Fire Loss. 



1. These forms are sent out each year by the Departmejit in order 

 to get data on loss by forest fires. 



2. Foresters should fill out one of these blanks each year for the 

 loss on tlie reserve of which he has charge. 



3. The statements made should be carefully figured out before be- 

 ing set down. The loss may be made up of actual ])roperty destroyed, 

 whether trees are standing or not, young trees not yet marketable, 

 humus and soil. Any special features making the forest particularly 

 desirable should be capitalized if the forest is destroyed. 



18. 



Tabulation of Fire Loss. 

 Used only in Office of the Department. 



19. 



Summary of Fires. 



1. This form is to be incorporated as a part of each forester's an- 

 nual report. 



2. The record of each fire should be made as soon as possible after 

 the fire has occurred. 



3. All fires at which the forester or any of his men assisted in ex- 

 tinction, should be reported on this form. Small fires as well as 

 large ones must be reported. 



4. In reporting damage, it is better to indicate the character of 

 the damage rather than the value. As in the case of Form 17, refer- 

 ence should be made to extent of damage done to young and old trees, 

 stating Avliether they liave been killed, badl}^ or slightly damaged, the 

 species most aftected, etc. Especial mention should be made of dam- 

 age done to any regeneration which nmy have been present. 



5. Jn reporting damage to forest fioor, it should be stated whether 

 merely the surface leaves, or a part or tlie wliole of the huuius has 

 been destroyed; also something as To the condition of the live cover of 

 the tloor before and after the fire. Sonietimes damage to the soil it- 

 self may be noted. 



6. Damage to game, or birds, or other features making the forest 

 particularly attractive should be noted. 



7. It will be of great interest to kee]) records of the time of day 

 when fires come to the attention of the forestry oillcials and the time 

 of day at which they have. Ixm'ii extinguished. If patrol is necessary 

 after extinction, a note sliouhl indicate the fact, and the time elapsed 

 before everything was considered safe. 



8. Total cost of extinction should include the value of the time 

 spent by forestry officials and employees, and expenses. If individ- 

 uals assist who are not paid by the Department or from the appro- 

 priation for Extinction of P\)rest Fires, an effort should be made to 

 learn what time and expense they have had and make pro])er report 

 on this form. 



9. Be sure the cause is known before recording it. Do not guess 

 at it. If it is unknown, enter it as such. 



