Incorporated, 1914

The New York State Forestry Association was organized in January, 1913, for the purpose of amalgamating the allied forest interests of the State into one compact body.

The Association now has a membership of over 600; it publishes a quarterly magazine devoted to the dissemination of information upon the Forestry situation within the State and plans to vastly increase its membership and influence during the coming year.

Too often an organization of this kind dissipates its energies in generalities. Appreciating this fact, the New York State Forestry Association has definitely set for its goal the following:

1. The promotion of the Forestry movement in New York State
by uniting in a single organization all who are interested.
2. The dissemination of information concerning the purpose,
value and effects of forests and to provide an organ in which
interests of the lumberman, sportsman and owner, manufac-
turer and all others may be brought together, and to solicit
free discussion on all public questions.

The Association also sets itself on record concretely in endeavoring to achieve the following:

To extend the protection from forest fires to all forest lands and to reduce the annual destruction caused by forest fires.

To educate public opinion in order that a rational policy be pursued in managing the forest lands owned by the State.

To extend the reforestation of idle land.

To insure a future supply of timber for the wood industries.

To protect our watersheds and conserve our stream flow.
To maintain our forests so that they will protect game and fish
life and best serve as a health resort and playground.

To secure more equitable taxation of forest land.

To take an active part in securing proper legislation necessary for forest conservation.

This work is more than an uplift movement, though we appreciate its sentimental appeal and are thankful for it. The problem is a practical one, and is right here on solid earth before us, a veritable "challenge of the future."

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THE SCHOOL BULLETIN

And New York State Educational Journal

Established 1874, 24 pages, 9x14, $1.00 a year.

The School Bulletin is one of the three oldest educational journals in America, and the only one of them that has been under the same ownership and management from the beginning. It was the only American school journal which received the gold medal at the Paris Exposition of 1889; it received the highest award offered at the Chicago Exposition of 1893, the diploma pronouncing it "of the greatest interest and historical value to educators of all grades"; and it received two gold medals at the Paris Exposition of 1900. Its editor had charge of the department of Educational Publications at the World's Fair Congress of 1893, and prepared the article on Educational Journalism printed in the 50th anniversary volume of the National Educational Association for 1906.

In the feature of educational news it has never had a rival. Its chronicles of what has happened in New York schools since its establishment are unmatched in educational literature, and it has taken note of whatever has happened in other states that involved general principles. It is abundantly illustrated, especially in portraits, of which more than 300 have appeared in a single volume.

It also publishes the most important circulars and decisions of the Education Department, and records of the meetings held and circulars issued by the District Superintendents; in short it is indispensable to the New York teacher who would be well-informed.

C. W. BARDEEN, SYRACUSE, N. Y.

JULY

NEW YORK STATE FORESTRY ASSOCIATION

1917

Published Quarterly at Syracuse by the New York State Forestry Association

Entered as second-class matter February 29, 1916, at the post office at Syracuse, New York, under the act of March 3, 1879

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growth. Serving the Nation's need in peace and war alike, all safeguards and measures must be provided for the maintenance of our forests.

The dawn of peace will bring a new era to America and to the world. It is our part to see that the forests the great reservoirs of health and life-giving water-be cherished and protected to fulfill their purpose in the days to come.

Contributed articles of any length up to 2000 words, and communications to "Viewpoints" are always welcomed. The editors and the Association, however, are not responsible for any of the views expressed by contributors.