The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1950-01-26
Noble Couniians
Attend T oresiry
Association Meet
Extensive Plans
Formulated For
Local Members

On January 13 and IA, the
Ohio Forestry Association held
their 46th annual meeting at Co.
lumbuS.
By invitation from The Ohio
Power Co. representative, John
Reiser, of Newark, a small dele
cation from Noble county head
ed by James Steiner, attended
the second day of their meeting.
Accompanying Mr.. Steiner were
George Beatty, Luther Schramm,
Herzle Garrett and Donald Nor
ris.
The theme of the program pre-
sented was "To Bring Out the
Economic Importance of Forestry
Conservation.
The Ohio Forestry Association
was organized in 1903 with a
membership today of over 100.
There are now six active county
chapters of the association. With
the future that lies anead for
Noble county perhaps we too
should have an active chapter.
According to Mr.. Reiser's
statements it is the intention of
the Ohio Power Co. to reforest
all lands they own after their
strip mining operations are COM
pleted. This VIII include an area
in the western part of the coun-
ty.
What will happen to the large
area owned by different coal
companies as well as leased
farms is still a question.
A few of the detectives of the
Ohio Forestry Association are:
Developing public appreciation
of the value of Ohio's forests and
their importance in the economy
and welfare of the state.
Intensifying timber production
and marketing on private and
public lands in Ohio to sustain
industry in agriculture.
Encouraging tree planting in
Ohio for timber production, wat
ershed protection and as wind
breaks on Ohio's idle acres and
farms.
Extension of the tree farm and
experimental woods programs to
all eligible landowners.
Extension of state forest fire
protection to all areas needing
protection.
Development of practical
woodland management programs
that will give protection from
livestock grazing, insects, disease
and destructive cutting practices.
Prevention of and control of
destructive soil erosion through
stimulating incentives to better
land management.
Intensification of forest re-
search growing, protecting,
marketing and utilizing.
Promotion of school and COM
munity forests and encourage
ment in the study of forestry
and other conservation subjects
in schools.
Special development of wild
life resources.
Expansion of public forests on
lands where private ownership
is not practicable.
In giving more understanding
of this association may we pass
on to you the words of its pres
ident, Mr.. Theodore Reed.
"The Ohio Forestry Associa-
tion, Ohio's pioneer conservation
organization, is composed of in.
terested citizens of Ohio who are
spanked by the vision of the
economic importance of our re-
newable natural resources to the
total economy of our state.
eve all know what happened
to the forests the first settlers
saw. Most of our virgin timber
has disappeared through exploit
tation, waste, destruction, or use
and removal to meet the tre-
needs of a fast-growing
nation.
Truly, our woods and forests
are one, in our lives, with soil,
water, animals and food. Soil
and water conservation, flood
control, permanent abundance,
prosperity on the land-the very
goals we work toward-involve
the proper use of forest.
Cali this embraces the convic-
ton that a basic resource is the
peoples trust. 1t also embraces
faith in people and their leaders
faith in their county.
"The Ohio Forestry Associa-
tion through its educational pro-
gram is trying to do those things
that other groups are not doing
to bring about in the minds of
all Ohioans the Importance of
the constructive use of our
priceless natural resources.
"Your support and encourage
ment will assist in getting this
job done. This is your associa-
ton. Support it! Be a part of it!
eff interested in becoming a
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