RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE WASHINGTON WOOL GROWERS' ASSOCIATION, ANNUAL MEETING AT YAKIMA

JANUARY 12, 1928.

Be it resolved, That we approve H. R. 6091, introduced by Mr. McSweeney in the House of Representatives, December 7, 1927.

RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY UTAH WOOLGROWERS

Whereas There is need for additional research and experimental work in the study of better methods of improving the more or less depleted areas of range in the State of Utah and in maintaining the range-forage supply upon which the sheep industry is dependent; Now therefore be it

Resolved, That the Utah Woolgrowers Association indorse the plan for a program of experiments and investigations by the United States Department of Agriculture to develop improved methods of range management as set forth in section 7 of the McSweeney-McNary bill (H. R. 6091 and S. 1183) which has been introduced into the Seventieth Congress. Be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Utah Senators and Representatives in Congress, to the chairmen of the Committees on Agriculture in Congress and to the Secretary of Agriculture.

Whereas we believe that the livestock industry will be benefited by the passage of the McSweeney bill appropriating funds for the California Forest Experiment Station: Therefore be it

Resolved, That the Tahoe Livestock Association assembled this 7th day of January, 1928, in Nevada City, Calif., favor the pasage of this bill and a copy of the resolution be sent to our Representatives in Congress.

RESOLUTION ADOPTED AT ANNUAL MEETING OF IDAHO STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, BOISE, IDAHO

JANUARY 19-20, 1928.

The McSweeney bill (H. R. 6091) and McNary (S. 1183), which has for its object the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive program of research to obtain urgently needed technical information along lines that are beneficial to the State of Idaho, and affects the management, use, and protection of her forests, grazing lands, water resources, and wild-animal life, has been carefully considered by the committee and it is their unanimous opinion that said bill should be indorsed by the Idaho State Chamber of Commerce and urge its early enactment into law by the Seventieth Congress assembled.

(Copies sent to Senator McNary, Representatives McSweeney and Haugen, and Members of Idaho delegation in Congress.)

RESOLUTION OF OKLAHOMA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION AT ITS SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING, HOTEL TULSA, TULSA, OKLA.

JANUARY 11, 1928.

Whereas The Oklahoma Forestry Association, in annual convention assembled, is cognizant of the need and advantages of an established Federal program of forest research, particularly as it concerns the selection and development of tree species for planting in and the actual planting of trees in semiarid sections such as found in western Oklahoma, especially for crop-protective and erosion-preventive purposes, and as it concerns the development of profitable methods of handling the great post oak-black jack oak areas such as are found in eastern Oklahoma. Be it

Resolved, That this organization hereby indorses the bill introduced in Congress known as H. R. 6091 and S. 1183-the McSweeney-McNary bill-and hereby urges favorable consideration of this bill by the Oklahoma Senators and Representatives; be it further

Resolved, That the secretary of this association be instructed to send a copy of this resolution to the Oklahoma congressional Representatives; to Chairman Charles L. McNary, of the Senate Agricultural Committee; to Chairman Gilbert N. Haugen, of the House Agricultural Committee; and to the president Society of American Foresters, Washington, D. C.

RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE IDAHO WOOLGROWERS ASSOCIATION AND IDAHO CATTLE AND HORSE GROWERS IN JOINT CONVENTION AT POCATELLO, IDAHO

JANUARY 17, 1928. Whereas more information is needed on methods of range management for improving and maintaining the range by reseeding and other methods, especially on cultivated lands on abandoned homesteads: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Idaho Woolgrowers Association and the Idaho Cattle and Horse Growers Association in joint convention assembled at Pocatello, Idaho, January 17, 1928, urge that more experiments and investigations be carried on by the United States Department of Agriculture to help solve these various problems; be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Members of the Idaho delegation and to the chairmen of the Committees on Agriculture in Congress.

Whereas the conservation of our natural resources, timber, range forage, water, and wild animal life is dependent upon the wise management and use; and

Whereas more scientific information is neded with respect to how these resources may be properly served and utilized; and

Whereas there is pending before the Seventieth Congress the McSweeney bill (H. R. 6091) and the McNary bill (S. 1183), which have as their object a more ample provision for research and study of the best methods of protecting and utilizing these natural resources consistent with their proper conservation : Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Child Culture Club, of Ogden, heartily approves the above bills and urges the Senators and Representatives in Congress from Utah to give active support to these bills in Congress; and be it further

Resolved, That the Utah State Federation of Woman's Clubs is urged to take similar action on these bills.

Resolution unanimously adopted January 19, 1928.

RESOLUTION

Whereas it is highly important that all true forest lands be made permanently productive; and

Whereas the President of the United States and the Director of the Budget have taken a constructive interest in reforestation by efforts to strengthen the forest protective activities of the Federal Government and to promote cooperation with States and private agencies under the Clarke-McNary Act; and

Whereas the Hon. John McSweeney introduced in the first session of the Seventieth Congress a bill, H. R. 6091, which would provide definite, authorized appropriations to the Department of Agriculture for promoting the full use of forest land for timber growing and other purposes, and would authorize a national survey of forest resources and timber requirements, also continue and expand research in timber growing, wood utilization, and the elimination of waste: Therefore be it

Resolved, That we, the directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Missoula, Mont., do hereby indorse the principles laid down in the McSweeney bill. Be it further

Resolved, That the several States and the Federal Government be encouraged to continue the acquisition of lands for reforestation purposes. Be it further Resolved, That this resolution be submitted to Congressman McSweeney, the Representatives and Senators from Montana in Congress, and the chambers of commerce and commrecial clubs of this State with the request that indorsement be given.

Whereas the rapid depletion of our forest brings upon us the necessity now of insuring proper and adequate supplies of timber for posterity; and

Whereas the proper use of our essential forest lands, including cut-over tracts, farmer's wood lots, and abandoned farms not suitable for agricultural production is a national economic problem of great importance; and

Whereas the McSweeney bill introduced in the Seventieth Congress, first session under H. R. 6091 effectively aims to assist in realizing the above: Therefore, we recommend that the Oregon State Bankers Association indorse said bill and that each of Oregon's Representatives in Congress be so advised. Resolution approved by Oregon Bankers Association executive council. ANDREW MILLER, Secretary.

JANUARY 24, 1928.

RESOLUTION ON FOREST RESEARCH

Whereas the continued prosperity of many regions in America is dependent to a large extent on obtaining the full use of forest land for timber production; and

Whereas adequate supplies of timber and other forest products can best be insured by the application of those methods which have been determined through careful research in reforestation, timber growing, protection, utilization, and forest economies; and

Whereas, the Forest Products Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture, United States of America, as a result of researches conducted has already developed preservatives and methods of use of them which have been generally adopted with resultant large economies in the use of wood; and

Whereas, such research in forest products and the preservation of them will result in a better and more economical use of timber and in a reduction of the acreage which will have to be cut annually for industrial needs; and

Whereas, there has been introduced in the present session of the Congress of the United States by Congressman McSweeney and Senator McNary a bill (H. R. 6091; S. 1183) which economical conduct of forest research in the Department of Agriculture: Therefore be it

Resolved, by the American Wood Preservers Association assembled in annual convention at the city of Montreal, Canada, on January 26, A. D. 1928, That we fully indorse the principles expressed in this legislative proposal; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be supplied each member of our association residing in the United States, urging their active support of this measure and likewise that copies be forwarded to Congressman McSweeney, Congressman Haugen, and to Senator McNary.

RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY LEWISTON COMMERCIAL CLUB

JANUARY 31, 1928.

Whereas the prosperity of the State of Idaho is in a large measure dependent upon the good management, protection, and wise use of her forests, grazing lands, water resources, and wild animal life; and

Whereas these resources occupy a very large percentage of the total land area of the State; and

Whereas the technical information necessary as a basis for the most intelligent conservation and use of these resources is not now available, very little research work is being done at the present times to obtain such information; and

Whereas there has been introduced into the Seventieth Congress House bill 6091 by McSweeney and Senate bill 1183 by McNary, having as an object the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive and continuing program of forest research for the purpose of obtaining the urgently needed technical information relating thereto : Now therefore be it

Resolved, That the Lewiston Commercial Club, of Lewiston, Idaho, recommends the enactment of these measures into law and urges the Senators and Representatives in Congress from Idaho to lend their earnest support to such

measures.

RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY MISSOULA COUNTY FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS

FEBRUARY 4, 1928.

Whereas the Missoula County Federation of Women's Clubs realizes that the welfare and happiness of the people of Montana and Missoula County are largely dependent upon the good management, protection, and wise use of the forests, grazing lands, water resources, wild life, and scenic assets of this region; and

Whereas there is inadequate provision at present for acquiring the technical information on which to base the most intelligent use and administration of these natural resources; and

Whereas there has been introduced into the Seventieth Congress, by Representative McSweeney, of Ohio, and Senator McNary, of Oregon, a bill designated H. R. 6091 and S. 1183, which provides a sound policy and program for conducting the investigations necessary to keep abreast of progress in development, exploitation, and administration of the varied forest resources: Therefore be it

Resolved, That we, the Missoula County Federation of Women's Clubs, in regular quarterly meeting assembled, hereby express our indorsement of the proposed legislation; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Representative John McSweeney, Senator Charles L. McNary, the Representatives and Senators from Montana, and to the American Federation of Women's Clubs.

REPORT OF RESOLUTION COMMITTEE, TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL CONVENTION, MOUNTAIN STATES LUMBER DEALERS' ASSOCIATION

And be it further resolved, That this convention goes on record as indorsing the McSweeney-McNary bill (H. R. 6091 and S. 1183) and we hereby instruct the secretary of this association to so advise our Representatives in Congress from the State of Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Nebraska.

RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY GREYBULL (COLO.) LIONS CLUB

DECEMBER 20, 1927.

Whereas the preservation of forest cover and the continuous growing of timber for industrial needs is vital to the economic life of the Nation; and Whereas at the present rate of cutting this can be accomplished only through the best practice of forestry throughout the country; and

Whereas the practice of forestry in the United States is still comparatively new and in the pioneer stage, at which stage there is great need for investigation and experimentation to point the way to the best practice in forest management, fire protection, forest growth, and other lines of forestry to enable the Forest Service and other agencies to obtain the best results from their efforts along these lines; and

Whereas forest experiment work is already suffering from inadequate appropriations which has led to some curtailment at our own Rocky Mountain Experiment Station, near Colorado Springs, Colo., which conducts this work for the Wyoming and Colorado region; and

Whereas House bill No. 17406 (known as the McSweeney bill), intended to relieve this situation, was introduced at the last session of Congress but was not reached on the calendar: Therefore be it

Resolved, That we urge our Senators and Representative in Congress to give their support to this bill when it is reintroduced at the present session and to do all they can to bring about its enactment as a law.

REPORT OF THE FORESTRY COMMITTEE OF THE COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTSCONFERENCE

The following resolutions are recommended by your committee for adoption: Be it resolved that

1. The retention of the services of an extension forester, or of an extension forester who shall serve part time as a deputy State forester, is recommended. 2. The promotion and advocacy of the planting of shelterbelts is advisable.

Whereas Mr. McNary, of Oregon, has introduced a similar bill in the Senate: Therefore be it

Resolved, That the Oklahoma Forest Commission in regular meeting assembled, hereby indorses these measures and instructs its secretary to send a copy of this resolution to Oklahoma Senators and Representatives, in Congress, to Congressman McSweeney, to Senator McNary, and to Congressman Haugen.

RESOLUTION ADOPTED AT ANNUAL MEETING OF ALABAMA WILD LIFE CONSERVATION LEAGUE, MONTGOMERY, ALA.

JANUARY 20, 1928.

Whereas there is a large acreage in the South best adapted at least for a good many years to come to the growing of forests; and

Whereas the South offers exceptional advantages in the way of climate and topography to the regrowing of forests; and

Whereas the replacement of our forests and the perpetuation of forest industries is of great economic importance to all of our people, being the source of employment to thousands and providing tax revenues to meet the needs of advancing civilization; and

Whereas the forests furnish shelter and food for our wild life to the conservation and propagation of which this organization is committed; and

Whereas research work to determine the best methods for reforestation, growing, managing, and utilizing timber and other forest products, and the protection of timber and other forest growths from fire, insects, disease, and other harmful agencies has been inadequately financed, and dependent on appropriations made by Congress from year to year; and

Whereas Mr. McSweeney, of Ohio, has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives calling for the inclusion in the United States Budget of an adequate amount to properly conduct such research work in the interest of reforestation; and

Whereas a kindred bill has been introduced in the Senate by Mr. McNary, of Oregon: Therefore be it

Resolved, That the membership of the Alabama Wild Life Conservation League assembled in meeting on January 20, 1928, go on record as indorsing these measures and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, and all Members of the Committee on Agriculture in the House, and the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry in the Senate; and be it further

Resolved, That the members of the Alabama Wild Life Conservation League write to their respective Senators and Congressmen, urging their support of this legislation.

RESOLUTION

Whereas there has been introduced in the House of Representatives, House bill No. 6091 providing, among other things, for research in the protection and propagation of wild life, in range management, in the protection and preservation of watershed, and in reforestation; and

Whereas said bill is to secure and provide for a general program of research in the Department of Agriculture in reforestation, timber growing, protection, utilization, forest economics, and relative subjects; and

Whereas the passage of such a bill will be for the direct benefit of some of the leading industries of Gunnison County: Now therefore be it

Resolved, by the members of the Gunnison County Chamber of Commerce, assembled in general meeting on the 26th day of January, A. D., 1928, at Gunnison, Colo., That we hereby indorse and support said bill and request our Senators and Representatives to aid in its passage through the Congress of the United States.

Passed and adopted this 26th day of January, A. D., 1928.

Attest:

SAN C. HARTMAN, Secretary.

BENJAMIN H. JORGENSEN, President