Pamphlets on Forestry, Volume 181897 |
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Page 127
... mean height of 12 to 15 feet . The corn was not yet up , and there was at the time a gentle breeze from a little west of north , the sun shining during the time . At first the six instruments hung at distances of 20 , 40 , 60 , 80 , 100 ...
... mean height of 12 to 15 feet . The corn was not yet up , and there was at the time a gentle breeze from a little west of north , the sun shining during the time . At first the six instruments hung at distances of 20 , 40 , 60 , 80 , 100 ...
Page 132
... mean the difference between total rain - fall and total run - off of the streams , the important fact was developed by these studies that the amount of rain evaporated is never directly proportional to the total rain - fall , as is ...
... mean the difference between total rain - fall and total run - off of the streams , the important fact was developed by these studies that the amount of rain evaporated is never directly proportional to the total rain - fall , as is ...
Page 133
Potomac , with about the same forest as the Connecticut and higher mean temperature , shows much more evaporation , the latter in each case varying with the mean temperature without regard to the amount of forest . Neshaminy creek , in ...
Potomac , with about the same forest as the Connecticut and higher mean temperature , shows much more evaporation , the latter in each case varying with the mean temperature without regard to the amount of forest . Neshaminy creek , in ...
Page 140
... means to retard the current of overflows through his premises . The means by which this may be accomplished after the excess has reached the bottom , as it appears to one who has given time and thought to its study and practice , may be ...
... means to retard the current of overflows through his premises . The means by which this may be accomplished after the excess has reached the bottom , as it appears to one who has given time and thought to its study and practice , may be ...
Page 141
... which must arise from such a system or doubt the means when applied as preventives for cures of the many evils which now threaten the prosperity if not the life of our common country . THE ADIRONDACK FOREST . By MR . VERPLANK COLVIN , 141.
... which must arise from such a system or doubt the means when applied as preventives for cures of the many evils which now threaten the prosperity if not the life of our common country . THE ADIRONDACK FOREST . By MR . VERPLANK COLVIN , 141.
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Page 57 - I am satisfied, are the persons named in and who executed the foregoing certificate of incorporation of , and I having first made known to them the contents thereof, they did each acknowledge that they signed, sealed and delivered the same as their voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein expresed.
Page 149 - The proprietors of every railroad shall be liable for all damages which shall accrue to any person or property by fire or steam from any locomotive or other engine on such road.
Page 188 - These concessions are all right as far as they go. But they do not go far enough.
Page 185 - Commonwealth in the planting of trees, shrubs and vines, in the promotion of forest growth, and culture in the adornment of public and private grounds, places and ways, and in such other efforts and undertakings as shall be in harmony with the general character of a day so established.
Page 185 - Whoever wantonly injures, defaces, breaks or destroys an ornamental or shade tree within the limits of any public way or place shall forfeit not less than five nor more than one hundred dollars...
Page 154 - If they cannot agree with the owners thereof as to the price, they may condemn the same under the powers of eminent domain, and the value shall be determined as in the case of lands taken for highways, with the same rights of appeal and jury trial. On the payment of the value as finally determined, the land so taken shall be vested in the state, and forever held for the purposes of a public park. The persons furnishing the money to buy such land shall be at liberty to lay out such roads and paths...
Page 39 - Those in favor will say aye, those opposed no. The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
Page 184 - ... shade trees standing, and trees planted, pursuant to such license, shall be deemed and taken to be the private property of the person so planting them, or upon whose premises they stand or are planted...
Page 185 - Any town or city may appropriate money for suitable buildings or rooms, and for the foundation of such library a sum not exceeding one dollar for each of its ratable polls in the year next preceding that in which such appropriation is made...