Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-14

real knowledge Of forestry work. He
Is in receipt Of the following concern
Ing the matter from Prof. J. H. Bris-
coe of the forestry department Of the
College OF Agriculture and says he can
earnestly endorse all it says:
Do YOU want to know something
about forests and forestry. but have
not the time to spare to take regu-
lar course? Then come to the forestry
summer school camp, and take the
two-weeks extension short course.
There are no expenses other than the
actual cost Of your board in camp, and
this is divided prorata among those in
attendance. You will get short,
practical introduction to forestry.
This course is intended for all who
ARE in any way interested in forestry,
particularly owners of small tracts OF
timberland, guides. patrolmen. cruis-
ers and others who wish to gain ele-
mentary information as to the scien-
tific methods used in the practice OF
forestry, and also. for young men who
are thinking Of taking up forestry as a
profession.
The course is open to all men not
less than eighteen years of age, VINO
are in good health. There are no en-
trance requirements. other than a de-
post on account of board and no ex-
aminations or other exact!ons of any
kind. No University credits are given
for short course work done in camp.
but the work is Of an intensely prac-
teal nature.
Lectures and discussions on silvi-
culture, forest measurements, lumber
ing. fire protection. forest botany and
economics of forestry occupy the
mornings, and the afternoons are de-
voted to practical work and demon
STATIONS in the use of instruments
used by foresters. Methods Of deter
mining the volume of standing lumber
and of saw logs are explained and
demonstrated as we'll as running
boundary lines and making growth
studies.
Tents. cots and blankets. as we'll as
all cooking equipments are provided at
the camp. \ cook is employed. and
meals are served in a permanent log
camp, which also affords accommOda :
| lions for shelter in case of bad wealth
| er. There are no other necessary ex-
penses. but canoes may be hired, II
desired, at the rate of fifty cents pei
day.
The camp is located on the East
Branch of the Penobscot river. about
eight miles east of Staceyville. 1t is
known as Camp Lunkasoo. and is Civ
en- free for the use of the students
| through the kindness Of the owner
! and his interest in forestry. Stacey
: vile is on the Bangor & Aroostook r
r., about 100 miles north Of Bangor
| Arrangements can be made with M. M
Tracey for transportation by tote
team from the station to the camp
but walking is not only the cheapest
but the easiest way of reaching it.
Only the toughest kind Of clothes
are needed. Heavy shoes. fame
shirts, wool socks and khaki trousers
are recommended. Pack in duffle bag.
or suit cases No trunks can be taker
into the camp. The living will be il
tents-good 10 ounce duck tents witt
| fly.
The course will be given August II
to 80, 1915. AS it is necessary te
make provision for commissary sup
plies and their transportation to the
camp. those intending to take ths
course should register not later thar
July 1, 1916.
| Since a number Of inquiries have
already been received for this course
and since the accommodations are linn
tied to the extent of the equipment fol
any one year. it would be we'll fol
those intending to take this course
this year to register as early as posi-
BILE. The attendance is limited t
twenty, and the right is reserved to re-
ject any or all applications.
Requests for further Information
and for registration blanks should be
addressed to the Extension Depart
ment. or to John NJ. Briscoe, Professor
of Forestry, University of Maine
| Orono, Me.