1. PASSING OF BOLLING ARTHUR JOHNSON AND ROSE SHUMATE JOHNSON.

We pause in deep respect and in heartfelt appreciation of Bolling Arthur Johnson and Rose Shumate Johnson, husband and wife, who together have passed from earthly activities. We strongly sense the loss of these personalities. We feel the gap they leave unfilled. They were friends of forestry and our co-workers. In opening the columns of their journal, "The Lumber World Review," to a friendly discussion of the entire reforestation question they furnished a medium that greatly aided in bringing foresters and lumbermen together on common ground in support of nation-wide reforestation and, in their death, the friends of forestry have lost two of their strongest advocates.

Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the associates of Bolling Arthur Johnson and Rose Shumate Johnson, on "The Lumber World Review" and to the Forestry Press.

2. PASSING OF PROFESSOR FILIBERT ROTH.

We extend profound sympathy to the wife and daughter of Filibert Roth, accomplished Forester and leader among us, long time teacher of Forestry at Cornell and at Michigan, Director of the Michigan University Department of Forestry, patient, faithful teacher, accomplished scholar, bold leader, warm-hearted friend.

3. WORLD-WIDE SURVEY OF FOREST RESEARCH.

Whereas the economic advancement of the world has been largely dependent upon the results of scientific research, and,

Whereas, the solution of many important forest problems is dependent upon further forest research, be it, therefore,

Resolved, that the American Forestry Association and the Southern Forestry Congress unqualifiedly endorse the plans of The National Academy of Science for a world-wide survey of forest research as an aid to the advancement of forest research in this country and that we earnestly bespeaek for this project the support of all persons and organizations working toward a solution of our forest problems.

4. PRACTICE OF FORESTRY BY PRIVATE OWNERS.

Whereas, the wood using industries of the United States are dependent for their continuous operation upon a permanent supply of reasonably priced raw material, and,

Whereas, a few far-sighted lumber, pulp and paper and other wood using companies, have appreciated the opportunities for continuous forest production under systems of practical forest management, be it, therefore,

Resolved, that the American Forestry Association and the Southern Forestry Congress in joint convention assembled, do express their gratification at the progressive leadership of such executives toward a solution of the raw material and forest problems of this country by the application of the principles of forest management to their own timber lands, and be it further,

Resolved, that these organizations bespeak the active cooperation of 'Federal Government, State Governments and other political, industrial and economic bodies, in making possible the expansion of such practice for the ultimate benefit of the wood using industries, and the people of the United States.

5. FORESTRY EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Whereas, we believe that the people of this country, both children and adults, must be made to realize the need of protecting our forests from fire before the prevention of forest fires can effectively becarried out, therefore, be it,

Resolved, that we heartily endorse the educational campaign that the American Forestry Association has undertaken to inform the people of the country of the need of forest fire prevention and that we urge all individuals and organizations to support this work, and be it further,

Resolved, that we commend and endorse the educational work in the interest of forestry that is being carried on by the Boy Scouts, under the leadership of Daniel Carter Beard, National Scout Commissioner, and also the educational work of Mrs. Frances E. Whitley, of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.

6. FORESTRY FACT-FINDING SURVEYS.

Resolved, that we urge the States promptly to undertake fact finding surveys, with the view of determining the forest situation within their borders and to the end that comprehensive and adequate forestry policies may be formulated and adopted at the earliest possible date, including especially, the establishment of Forestry Departments organized on a nonpolitical basis, the inauguration of effective educational and publicity campaigns, the creation of fire protection systems, the adoption of equitable methods of forest taxation, the acquisition of lands for State Forests, aid to private owners in the proper management of their forests, the distribution of forest planting stock, and especially appropriations that are adequate to enable the States to qualify completely for the increased Federal aid, which is sure to be made available under the Clarke-McNary Act; and we further urge the four Southern States of South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi and Arkansas to enact, at the next sessions of their General Assemblies, appropriate legislation in this direction.

7. PRESERVATION OF TYPICAL REDWOOD AREAS.

Resolved, that inasmuch as the few remaining areas of Coast Redwood most valuable for their beauty, for scientific study and for recreation are in imminent danger of destruction, and since the perpetuation of this unique type of ancient tree life should be a matter of patriotic pride, we heartily commend the efforts of the "Save the Redwoods League" to acquire these representative tracts and to preserve them for future generations.

8. NATIONAL ARBORETUM.

Whereas, a measure is now before Congress providing for the establishment of a National Arboretum near Washington, D. C., to enable our citizens to increase their knowledge of trees and tree growth and to provide opportunities for our scientists to supplement existing information on forestry, therefore be it,

Resolved, that the joint meeting of the American Forestry Association and the Southern Forestry Congress urges the passage of this bill, together with sufficient appropriation to adequately inaugurate this commendable project.

9. PROTECTION OF IMPORTANT WATERSHEDS.

Whereas, an adequate and continuing water supply for domestic, irrigation and hydro-electric development purposes is necessary to insure the economic integrity of all sections of the United States, therefore, be it,

Resolved, that the American Forestry Association and Southern Forestry Congress favor such appropiation by the National Congress, which is authorized by the Clarke-McNary Act, as may be necessary to protect from fire the forest and brush covered areas constituting watersheds from which water is secured for the purposes above set forth-as in Southern California and Texas, where the same water is used for all three purposes and is a vital necessity in the production of fruit and other agricultural products used throughout the nation, and be it further,

Resolved, that the secretaries of the two Associations are instructed to send a copy of this resolution to all members of Congress.

10. INCREASE OF FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS UNDER CLARKEMcNARY LAW.

Whereas, our population is increasing and our timber supply is decreasing, and,

Whereas, Congress in the Clarke-McNary law has granted ample authority for further acquisition of forest lands in National forests and for cooperation with the States in preventing the enormous annual losses from forest fires, amounting annually to many millions of dollars, and,

Whereas, the agents of Congress, namely. the Budget Commissioner and the Agricultural Sub-Committee of Appropriations in the House repeatedly have ignored our statements and appeals, as we believe in a spirit of false economy, neglecting adequately to provide for the maintenance and re-establishment of a fundamental natural resource, the forest, and,

Whereas, we bieleve the present situation constitutes an emergency affecting the welfare of our people everywhere, therefore, be it

Resolved, that we, the American Forestry Association and the Southern Forestry Congress. in joint annual session at Richmond, Virginia, appeal to the members of Congress to enlarge at this session of Congress the sums that have been recommended by the Budget Commissioner from one million dollars for the acquisition of forest land to three million dollars, and from six hundred and sixty thousand dollars for co-operation with the States in the prevention and suppression of forest fires to one million five hundred thousand dollars, as recommended respectively by the National Forest Reservation Commission and the United States Forest Service, and be it further,

Resolved, that we earnestly urge the adoption of the ten year fiscal program for the Federal acquisition of forest land as embodied in the McNary-Woodruff bill now pending, and, be it further,

Resolved, that copies of this resolution be sent ao all members of Congress, to all members of our two societies, to forestry and conservation associations throughout the country, to the press and to such other persons as the secretaries of the associations shall approve.

11. GRAZING POLICY ON NATIONAL FORESTS.

Whereas, certain representatives of the grazing industry in the west, in written recommendation submitted to the special investigation committee of the Senate Public Lands Committee, are advocating radical changes in the administration of the National Forests. and,

Whereas, these proposals would be destructive to the administration of the National Forests and the public interests which they serve in that, if enacted into law, the whole plan of National Forest Conservationrange, timber, water, wild life, recreation, will be shattered on 90,000,000 acres of public lands and the National of the Federal Government developed during the past twenty years and representing the greatest conservation achievement of the American people, will be rendered largely ineffective, and,

Whereas, the National Forests wer cratd for the primary purpose of Forest production and the conservation of the sources of the National water supply and not as grazing reserves. and,

Whereas, unregulated grazing in the forest an don forest land has been shown by the experience of older countries, such as England, France and Spain and by recent studies in this country, to be destructive of forest growth, and the conservation of soil and water, now