Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-07-28
FORESTRY WORK,
Commissioner Barrett Writes of the
History of Practical Forestry in
North Dakota.
Great Strides that Have Been Made
in this Vast Work in the
State.
Various Items of Local News Gath.
cred in and Around the
Capital City.
FORESTRY IN NORTH DAKOTA.

FORESTRY IN NORTH DAKOTA.
Under instructions from the U. S.
secretary of agriculture. the chiefs of
each of the BUREAUS and divisions
charged with scientific work are now
engaged in the preparation of one or
more articles or treatises reviewing
the progress made during the nine
teenth century in the application to
agriculture. Of the particular science of
which ii is concerned. The articles so
contributed are to appear in the Year
Book OF 1890. and it is expected that
provisions will be made for a spcciol
of this work at the Paris
exposition. so as to reach scientific So
cletieS. institutions of learning. gov
ernmcnt and municipal libraries. cham
Ders OF commerce and leading public
lists n scientists throughout Europe.
The forestry division is one of
the most important branches of
the national department of agri-
culture and is under the manage
ment of Hon. Clifford Pinchot. IL most
able. experienced and energetic for
ester. who is working out in success
full detail some of the most desirable
reforms in the history Of forestry. His
articles will appear in the publication
named. He is now securing needful
information from all the states of the
union He seeks Il reliable detail of
all the facts relative to forestry in
North Dakota, and Hon. w. w. Bar.
rett: our commissioner of forestry. has
responded accordingly. and has pre-
Sented the data in such a II flat
the national chief Of forestry. Mr.
Pinchot. cannot but he persuaded that.
considering all the adverse circrm-
stances. North Dakota has made an all
Vancemcnt in forestry which deserves
the most thoughtful consideration, In
4 condensed and cOgent nnc Mr..
Barrett has handled the problem under
at least twenty divisions. as per in
luirics made of him by Mr.. pinchot.
The replies owe the whole history
and present status or forestry in North
Dakota. II reference has been made
as to the interest manifested by lead
ing FARMERS. editors. educators. lcwiS-
lators and others in the subject. The
aISWr also made clear the useful
working Of the North Dakota forestry
idea. towit: the Sylvaton System. or
the enlistment of school children in the
subject of forestry in its various
phases. It will be remembered the
North Dakota State Sylvaton Society
is active in its work under the guild
ance and assistance of Mr.. Barrett. and
each Year. besides its other accom-
n~IiShnOnntS II fy1rniv1n. on 4l,, ..1..
or the Tribune must remember. m;ll:ors
or forest seeds ana some seedlings to
all the schools of North Dakota fer the
scholars to plant on or lear .Arbor day
IN the school grounds and also ut the
home places in the village and city
lots and on the farms in the country
districts. Many healthy and attrac-
tive trees have been started arl are
making good growths under the foster
ing and loving care of the young for
cstels. Mr.. Barrett also pointed out
the Understandings of the North Da-
kota State Sylvaton Museum. located
in connection with his department in
the capitol at Bismarck. Of which for
estry constitutes n of the main feat
urcs. as an intelligent means of dissem-
nation of a knowledge of and a pro-
motion of nm interest in this prime
FACTOR in the economic DEVELOPMENT of
our state.
These two systems-the Sylvaton or
ganization and the North Dakota State
Sylvaton Museum had their origin with
and have been made practically opera-
tive by Commissioner Barrett as dis
tinct and valuable agencies in the mat
ter Of forestry. and all c%onsideratc
persons. who study their principles and
applications perceive and most willing
~ grant they are, without doubt. des-
lined to become cardinal factors in the
full development of forestry in it's
many divisions in II state. and may
be extended and made operative in all
other states and nations of the earth.
The impression prevails to a large
extent throughout the union and the
other nations of the globe that the
United States is almost without an e.
ample of an intelligent or scientific
forest management. and but a small
conception prevails in this country as
to the true principles of forestry. But
While it is true we are far behind the
European countries iii the science of
forestry, there is abundant evidence
to prove well considered and encour
aging action and progress has been and
is now being made in our country in
this important branch. involving the
material welfare of the states and the
nation. The national government OF
late years has taken steps as to forestal
management and development. The
same is true in regard to numerous
states. such as Maine. New York. Penn.
sylvania. and Minnesota in particular,
which states have made large appro.
priations for the work. Considering
the limitations as to funds to cover
expenses. it is conceded North Dakota
has made good progress as to forestry.
Her systems and their practical work
ings. designed and worked out mainly