Georgia forestry, Vol. 21, no. 4 (Dec. 1968)

Georgia
FORESTRY

Georgia FORESTRY

Dec. 1968

No.4

Vol. 21

Published Quarterly by the GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION
Box819 Macon, GeorgiJ 31202

Georgia Forestry Mailing Address Route 1, Box 85
Dry Branch, Georgia 31020

OFFICIALS
A. Ray Shirley Director James C. Turner, Jr.-Asst. Director

CONTENTS

Tree Planting Time in Georgia.......................................................................... 3

Rural Fire Defense Program Initiated............................................................... 4-5

Barber Named R FD and CD Coordinator......................................................... 5

Senator Russell Addresses State Foresters....................................................... 6

Pulpwood Production Remains Constant........................................................ 7

Rain Deficiency Critical..................................................................................

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Forest Education Facilities Dedicated............................................................. 8-9

Memoriam....................................................................................................... 10

J.D. Beauchamp Retires................................................................................. 10

Personnel Take Defensive Driving Course....................................................... 11

Ranger Of The Quarter................................................................................... 11

Georgia Chapter, SAF-Aiumni Hold Joint Meet.............................................. 12

Georgia Claims Fourth National Tree Champion............................................ 12

Mobile Fire Simulator Increases Fire Suppression Efficiency......................... 13

Logging The Foresters................................................................................... 14-15

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Hugh M. Dixon chairman
W. George Beasley M. E. Garrison L. H. Morgan Alexander Sessoms

Vidalia
Lavonia Homer Eastman Cogdell

STAFF
Frank E. Craven- Editor Thomas R. Fontaine, Jr.-Assoc. Ed. Thomas B. Hall- Artist

DISTRICT OFFICES GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION
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DISTRICT II P 0. Box 429 Camilla, 31730
DISTRICT Ill - P. 0. Box 169 Americus, 31709
DISTRICT IV - P. 0. Box 333 Newnan, 30263
DISTRICT V - P. 0. Box 96 McRae, 31055
DISTRICT VI - P. 0. Box 881 Milledgeville, _31061
DISTRICT VII - P. 0. Box 2136 Rome, 30161
DISTRICT VIII - P. 0. Box 1160 Waycross, 31501
DISTRICT IX - P. 0. Box 416 Gainesville, 30501
DISTRICT X - Route 2 Washington, 30673
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Cruising the News
The Big Trees
We are glad to note that the Georgia Forestry Commission cares so much about this state's woodlands that it is having its rangers seek out championship trees.
Vinnie Williams' report in the Journal-Constitution Magazine on Sunday said three national champions have been found--a buckeye near Vogel Park, a pondcypress in the Alapaha Swamp and a winged elm on the Morehouse College campus.
"One good reason for our search for big trees is state pride," said Frank Craven, chief of forest education for the commission. "After all, Georgia is one of the most beautiful and well-forested states in the nation, with some 200 species growing on about 25 million acres."
Having three champion trees is all very good, and we congratulate the forestry boys on their finds, but to us this kind of attitude about the state's forests implies an even higher value. If properly translated, such an attitude will protect forests that in past decades were so recklessly cut out.
Nature is being interfered with too much by expressways, urban expansion, pesticides and pollution. In the cities the people have neglected to protect the trees, and we are seeing how less handsome concrete and asphalt are. But across the state there are miles and miles of splendid forests, some of the densest this side of the Mississippi.
These woods are important to animal life, water conservation and soil preservation. No doubt without someone to watch over them they would be going the way of streams, islands, marsh and city trees. The Georgia Forestry Commission, stuck off in Macon where it is sometimes overlooked, is doing a good, necessary job.
(From the Atlanta Journal)
Fire Prevention Week
It is appropriate that the observance of National Fire Prevention Week comes in the first of October, when we are soon faced with the necessity of heating our homes again after the summer months. During this period many fires occur, due to faulty heating systems and unsafe furnaces and chimneys.
To call the public's attention to the danger of such tragedies, National Fire Prevention Week is set aside from October 6th through October 12th this year. Observance of this week is also intended to remind citizens of the many deaths, and huge property losses, which result each year from carelessness in the use of fire.
Carefulness in the woods at this time of year can also save many millions of dollars worth of timber, consumed by forest fires every year. When one realizes that several farms in the United States burn every hour, the seriousness of Fire Prevention Week in the country will be appreciated.
(From the Oconee Enterprise)

TREE PLANTING TIME IN GEORGIA

Ray Shirley, director, Georgia Forestry Commission, points out that the world's population is due to double by the year 2000, and the use of wood and paper products is already zooming astronomically_ As the population and standard of living increases, a corresponding increase in wood and paper products occurs_
The Southeastern Section of the United States, Georgia in particular, has been referred to as the timber basket of the nation by the U_ S. Forest Service, Shirley stated. In order to meet the anticipated heavy demand for wood, Shirley urges all landowners to appraise their woodlands to determine if each acre is fully stocked.
A farm forester in your area is available to assist you in determining your planting needs. He may be contacted through your local county forestry unit.
Shirley emphasized that Commission produced tree seedlings constitute one

of the best bargains in Georgia today. Shirley disclosed that more than half of this year's seedling crop has been sold. In view of this, landowners need to place their orders immediately as the seedlings are being sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Seed Iings sold out include improved slash, loblolly and white pine, white oak, sawtooth oak and sweet gum.
James C. Wynens, chief, Commission Reforestation Division, stated that as of the first of December small packages of tree seedlings became available for immediate pickup from Commission county unit offices and nurseries. This procedure is enabling landowners to obtain a small number of tree seedlings without going through the ordering process. It also will enable those landowners who have miscalculated their larger orders to complete their planting without the delay of order processing, Wynens added.
Tree seedling costs range from $4.50

APPLICATION FOR NURSERY STOCK

ORDERNO _ __

GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION MACON, GEORGIA 31202

P.O. BOX 819

NAME OF APPLICANT

PHONE NO

ADDRESS:

CITY

ZIP CODE

IF SEEDLINGS ARE TO BE DELIVERED TO SOMEONE OTHER THAN APPLICANT, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING

AGENT'S NAME ADDRESS:

- - - - - - - - - P H O N E NO _ _ __ CITY

ZIP CODE

DELIVERY DESIRED AS SHOWN BELOW:

DATE

SPECIES

NUMBER OF SEEDLINGS

COUNTY OF PLANTING

FOREST DISTRICT

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP i(hed on"
0 1. Pr~ot .. I>" ion. Clubs. Assocolons & Pr,~ote School I. 0 2. P"~Oie Forest InduS!')'- Lv,.ber Mill 0 J. Pro vote Fore.! Industry- Pvlp & Paper. 0 4. p,~ou Forest Industry No~ol Store. Plywood, etc 0 5. Prrvoteotherndustrylo"ds. 0 6. Town, Cour>ty, ondPubloc School. D 7. StoteondotherPubl,clonds. 0 8. Fede,cl Go~e,nm.,.,l 0 9. Otherlspecdyl

METHOD OF SH1PM~NT: 1 Chec~ one

0 I.

STATE TRUCK TO COUNTY FORESTRY OFFICE

0 2.

APPLICANT WILL Pl(l( UP AT NURSERY

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I DESIRE TO PURCHASE THE ABOVE NURSERY STOCK AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION WILL ADVISE ME AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF SEEDLINGS.

PAYMENT: S - - - - - - D A T E - - - - - - - - - SIGNATURE - - - - - - - - - - - DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE

NURSERY ASSSIGHED'

0 DAVISBORO

D HERTY

0 HIGHTOWER

D WALKER

0 MORGAN

per thousand for pines to $25 per thousand for dogwood and redbud. A transportation charge of 50 cents per thousand is added if the trees are delivered by state truck to the local county forestry unit.
Seedling price lists and order blanks may be obtained at your local county forestry unit.
Ordering
Instructions

Payment must be in the form of check, money order, or government purchase order for the correct amount, made payable to the Georgia Forestry Commission.
The following plants may be purchased; availability depends on supply.

SPECIES

COST/M

Arizona Cypress Baldcypress Bicolor Lespedeza Black Locust Black Walnut Catalpa Cottonwood Dogwood Red Cedar Redbud Sweet Gum Sycamore Tupelo Gum Yellow Poplar Chestnut Oak Swamp Chestnut Oak PINES Improved Loblolly Longleaf Shortleaf Slash Virginia

$10.00 10.00 6.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
6.00 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50

A transportation charge of $.50 per thousand must be added to above cost if trees are delivered by State truck to County Ranger Headquarters.
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Rural Fire Defense

Program Initiated

The Georgia Forestry Commission, in cooperation with county and local governments, has initiated a Rural Fire Defense Program in many areas which are unprotected by organized fire departments, announces Ray Shirley, Commission Director, Macon .
The program is aimed at assisting community and residential areas that have need of fire equipment in the suppression of building and residence fires and fires of unknown character_ Many of these fires originate in grass or debris adjacent to suburban areas.
The volunteer rural fire control groups will make more effective fire suppression efforts by the Commission who is now called to many of these fires. These groups will also advise the Commission of any burning or threatened burning of forest areas. It was stated that the volunteer fire units will also support the Commission when fires occur in the same area and equipment is available.
In setting up the program, the Commission is providing suppression equipment, maintained and housed by the local Rural Fire Department.
The equipment furnished by the Commission is surplus from the federal government and the Forestry Commission . The Commission will help in setting up a training program and advising in the use and maintenance of the equipment.
This program was authorized by the Forestry Commission Board at its May meeting. Hugh Dixon of Vidalia is Chairman of the Board. Other members are Alex Sessoms, Cogdell; Luke H. Morgan, Eastman; M. E. Garrison, Homer; and Walter G. Beasley, Lavonia .
Equipment has been placed in 33 communities in 24 counties. Equipment has been requested for another 46 communities in 32 counties.
Counties having or requesting units are Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Clayton, Columbia, Crisp, Dawson and Dodge. Others include Echols, Elbert, Evans, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Grady and Glascock Counties.

Hugh M. Dixon, chairman, Georgia Forestry Commission Board, presents rural fire suppression equipment to the Cedar Crossing and Johnson Corner communities in Toombs County. Representing the communities are, 1-r, J. Hall NeSmith, county canmissioner; Dixon; P. H. Tool and H. P. Fowler, fire chiefs; Payne Denmark, county commissioner; and T. B. Clifton, Toombs County forest ranger.

Greene, Hancock, Houston, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lowndes, Madison and McDuffie Counties are also on the list. Additional program participants are Montgomery, Morgan, Oglethorpe, Pickens, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding and Taliaferro Counties.
Tattnall, Telfair, Tift, Toombs, Troup, Turner, Walton, Warren, Washington, Wayne; Whitfield, Wilkes and Wilkinson Counties complete the list.
It is the responsibility of the Commission to suppress uncontrolled forest fires, conduct a fire prevention program, encourage and assist landowners in the use of accepted forestry practices and aid in the reforestation of idle land. It is believed that this cooperative Rural Fire Defense Program will enable the Commission to better serve the communities and areas in the State.

Rural Fire Defense Units will be called \ on to suppress grass and other non for-
est fires releasing Forestry Commission
equipment for forest fires.

Barber Named RFD And CD Coordinator

Turner F. Barber, Jr., regional forest-

General George J. Hearn, head . The

er, Georgia Forestry Commission, Ma-

Forestry Commission has the mission of

con, has been named to coordinate

performing rural fire fighting, rural res-

Rural Fire Defense and Civil Defense

cue work in case of enemy attack or

activities for the Commission.

natural disaster and rural radiological

Ray Shirley, Commission director,

monitoring. The Commission's commu-

stated that Barber's responsibilities in

nication's system is utilized by CD dur-

the RFD Program will include deter-

ing emergencies and alerts, Shirley add-

mining the need for establishing and

ed.

equipping volunteer rural fire depart-

Barber's role as coordinator, Shirley

ments and increasing capabilities of ex-

said, will be to provide training in this

isting facilities, allocation of equipment,

advising on preparation and utilization

Turner F. Barber, Jr.

of equipment and training of Commis-

sion personnel in the RFD Program .

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The RFD Program is aimed at assist-

ing community and residential areas

that have need of fire equipment in the

suppression of building and residence

fires and fires of unknown character.

These fires are usually started from grass

and debris burning.

In the Civil Defense Program, Shirley

pointed out that the Commission co-

operates with the Civil Defense Division

of the State Defense Department, Major

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The Georgia Forestry Commission is

providing surplus equipment for use by

the volunteer fire units.

field that will enable the Commission to

efficiently carry out the responsibilities

assigned the Commission by the State

Operational Survival Plan. Other duties

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include coordinate training of volunteer

light duty rescue teams on a statewide

basis, be custodian of all radioactive

source equipment, and coordinate com-

munication activities and planning and

conducting of all CD drills and opera-

tional tests. First aid training will be

coordinated under both programs.

Barber came with the Forestry Com-

mission in July of 1949 as a ranger in

Dougherty County. In 1950 he was pro-

moted to assistant Third District man-

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agement forester at Americus. Three

years later he was put in charge of the

Commission's Fifth District at McRae.

Cliftondale recently dedicated their rural fire department facilities. Participating in

The native Maconite moved to the Com-

the ceremonies were Jas. H. Aldredge, member, Fulton County Commissioners;

mission's state headquarters in 1956 as

James F. Bass, ranger, Fulton County Unit; Ralph W. Emerson, fire marshal Fulton

assistant chief, Forest Protection Divi-

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Co.; Turner F. Barber, Jr., RFD coordinator, Georgia Forestry Commission; Charlie

sion . Barber was elevated to Regional

Brown, chairman, Fulton Co. Commissioners; and Joe Wallace, assistant chief,

Forester in 1960; the position he has

Cliftondale Fire Department.

held until his new assignment. 5

Senator Russell Addresses State Forester-s
Calls For Expansion Of Natural Resource Utilization

"Our nation's prosperity and growth are dependent on our ability to derive maximum benefits from our forests." Georgia's senior Senator, Richard B. Russell, in addressing the annual meeting of the National Association of State Foresters in New Orleans, La., further stated that we owe it to future genera tions to increase and expand our present level of land, water and timber utilization .
This, he said, will have to be done in the face of increasing population requirements on land space. One avenue of travel is increasing production through better husbandry of our forests, Senator Russell added .
The long time friend of forest conservation pointed out "that the essentiality of our forests to the welfare of our nation justifies a realistic and basic level of support for fire protection from the Federal Government". "But, the the states have an even bigger stake in this program. New wood -using industries give primary consideration to the nature of the fire protection in states where their investment is . "
Senator Russell cited the need to expand our research and development program as well as accelerate the dissemination of research results to assist in the more efficient management of forest resources.
He concluded that time is of the essence. " The public is not going to declare a moratorium on its demand for forest products or recreation while we procrastinate in seeking satisfactory solutions. The responsibility upon the members of your organization will be great to keep the advancing production of our forests abreast of increasing needs."
The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and vice-chairman of the Senate Appropriations Commit-

The National Association of State Foresters recently cited Georgia Senator Richard B. Russell, right, for his active support of forest conservation. Georgia Forestry Commission Director Ray Shirley, past association president, presented Senator Russell with a plaque commemorating his services in the development of our natural resources.

tee was recognized by the national organization for his support of forest conservation.
Ray Shirley, director, Georgia Forestry Commission, and past president of the Association, presented a plaque to Senator Russell, recognizing him for "his keen insight in fostering and supporting forest protection, management and research" that has resulted in his making "a significant contribution to building and maintaining a stronger America."
Shirley, in making the presentation, called Senator Russell a "champion of the nation's natural resources". During his 35 years of service in the U. S. Senate, he has supported and been a part of every piece of legislation dealing with all phases of conservation in the development of our natural resources.
Forest protection has received his support under the Clark-McNary Act. The Farm Forestry Program that makes possible federal and state assistance in forest management on private lands, came into being with his backing. The 1956 Soil Bank Program , which permitted reforestation programs across the nation to be accelerated, was given the Senator's vigorous support. His interest and support of forest research can be seen across our land in the research centers, labs and other educational facilities. He has been a chief supporter of forest genetics, insect and disease control, the small watershed program and utilization.
An image that has been taken to by young and old alike, Smokey Bear, received this leader's attention. He cosponsored the Smokey Bear Act of 1952.
Shirley made note that Senator Russell's accomplishments have given purpose to the perpetuation of our forest resources in Georgia and throughout the nation.

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Pulpwood Production

Three Alabama counties led the South in pulpwood production. They were Baldwin, 221, 182; Washington,

Remains Constant

203, 165; and Choctaw, 192,430 cords. Georgia again led the South in wood

residue production with 900,600 cords,

a three percent increase over 1966.

Wood residue production in the South

was more than 6.4 million cords.

The daily pulping capacity for Geor-

gia's 14 pulpmills was 12,903 tons.

This is an increase of 830 tons per day

over 1966. The daily pulping capacity

for the South 's 92 mills reached 70,527

tons per day. This is an increase of

more than eight percent.

A 15th mill was added in Georgia in

early 1968. The Interstate Container

Corporation began operation of its $25

Round pulpwood and residue pro- other record high of 33,651,100 cords.

million facilities at Riceboro. The Rice-

duction in Georgia leveled off in 1967. This represents 63 percent of the na-

boro mill will produce initially 400 tons

The production of 6,326,400 cords was tion's total.

of linerboard per day and 600 tons per

an increase of approximately one half

Other southern states producing

day when the mill moves to full pro-

of one percent according to the report,

more than two million cords were Ar-

duction. Maximum production will be

Southern Pulpwood Production, 1967,

kansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi,

approximately 210,000 tons of liner-

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released by the USDA Forest Service in North and South Carolina and Virginia.

board annually.

cooperation with the Southern Pulp-

Georgia had eight of the 41 counties

The report includes charts and graphs

wood Conservation Association.

throughout the South that produced

on the number of companies procuring

Georgia, for the 20th consecutive

over 100,000 cords each. They were

wood, mill capacity, production in-

year, lead the South in total production .

Appling, Bryan, Camden, Charlton,

creases and declines and detailed tables

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Alabama was second with a production Clinch, Echols, Ware and Wayne Coun- on all phases of production by state.

of 5,633,900 cords of round pulpwood

ties. Wayne County led Georgia with

Hardwood and pine pulpwood cordage

and residues. The South established an-

149,083 cords.

is listed by state and county.

Ray Shirley, director, Georgia Fores-

try Commission, has urged all citizens to use extreme care with all sources of

Rain Deficiency

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fire in or near woodland areas.

Shirley, in making the plea, cited the

ac.ute deficiency in rainfall during the

Critical

past 21 months ending the first of Octo-

ber'. From Middle Georgia-South, the

rainfall deficiency ranges from approxi-

m'!tely 20 to 33 inches. He emphasized

that the long range weather forecast in-

dicates that the fire weather danger will

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continue in general with only isolated

relief.

Shirley pointed out that below nor-

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mal rainfall, coupled with a brush and

grass killing frost, makes our fire danger

situation critical. Through September of

this year, more than 67,800 forest acres

for this period.

tion since little control burning is being

have burned as a result of 10,025 wild-

Shirley added that more than 37 done at this time of year, the Commis-

fires. In August, 531 fires blazed through

percent of the fires and 59 percent of the acreage burned was unavoidable.

sion director said. Shirley strongly suggests that persons

2,201 forest acres. This is 41 more fires

These fires were caused by lightning.

wanting to burn trash and/or debris to

than the previous four years combined

This pinpoints the severity of our situa- contact their local county forest ranger.

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Forest Education Facilities Dedicated
The University of Georgia's new School of Forest Resources and the Forestry Sciences Laboratory of the Southeastern Forest Experiment Station, U. S. Forest Service, Athens, were recently dedicated in joint ceremonies.
In dedicating the multi-million dollar educational facilities, Georgia Senator Herman E. Talmadge stated that the buildings are the result of long hours by many individuals and groups. He cited Georgia's senior senator, Richard B. Russell , as being largely responsible for construction of the U. S. Forest Service laboratory.
" The laboratory, in conjunction with the teaching facilities, comprise one of the most modern and comprehensive educational installations in our nation," Senator Talmadge po inted out. He marked the facilities as an ou tstanding example of the cooperative relations between the state and the U. S. Forest Service.
Georgia's junior senator emphasized that "the producing and processing of forest products is big business in Geor-

Dedication participants included, 1-r, John W. Langdale, chairman, Board of Regents; Walt Zil/gitt, director, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station; Fred C. Davison, president, University of Georgia; Georgia Senator Herman Talmadge; George L. Simpson, Jr., chancellor, Board of Regents; Edward P. Cliff, chief, U. S. Forest Service; George Jemison, deputy chief, Research, USFS; Robert G. Stephens, Jr., Georgia Tenth District congressman; Ray Shirley, director, Georgia Forestry Commission; L. W. Eberhardt, director, Georgia Ex tension Service; H. E. Ruark, director, Georgia Forest Research Council; and Dr. A. M. Herrick, dean, University of Georgia School of Forest Resources.
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Senator Herman E. Talmadge

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facilities I would hope that those who uate student instruction. The facility

will be working in them will rededicate resembles the headquarters of a bwsi-

themselves to the goals of Teaching, ness corporation . In it are housed the

Research and Service on a level unex- offices and laboratories of faculty mem-

celled by anyone, anywhere", Senator bers, technicians and research assistants.

Talmadge concluded.

The undergraduate teaching is con-

Senator Talmadge was introduced by ducted in the old School of Forestry

Robert G. Stephens, Jr., Congressman, building that has recently undergone

Tenth Congressional District, Athens.

complete renovation. It has instruction-

Other dedicatory remarks were made al space and equipment commensurate

by Edward P. Cliff, chief, USFS, Wash- with current standards and projected

ington, D. C.; Fred C. Davison, presi- enrollment.

gia in terms of people involved and the

dent, University of Georgia and Dr.

The on-campus facilities of the

nature of operations. The availability of

A. M. Herrick, dean , School of Forest School are valued in excess of

natural resources, to a great degree,

Resources, University of Georgia, $2,750,000. They occupy approximate-

determines the standard of living our

Athens.

ly 70,000 square feet of floor space.

people enjoy. It affects their attitudes

Cliff urged that we " dedicate these

The Forestry Sc iences Lab was com -

and behavior, perhaps their very survi -

buildings to a continuing and diligent pleted in two phases. Phase one was

val."

pursuit of knowledge of how we can im- complet ed in 1963. It contains 22,000

He noted that forestry has moved in- prove, protect and sustain our natural square feet of floor space which is

to a highly technical and complex era. resources for use by all our citizens divided int o 34 offices, 13 laboratories,

Computers and mechanized equipment and the generations to come. " He added a conference room and two processing

are common tools of the profession. that we also "dedicate these buildings shops.

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These facilities will enable us to walk and the achievements of the men and

The recently completed phase two

hand-in-hand with today's problems and women who work in them to Science encloses 26,900 square feet . It provides

and tomorrow's challenges. It is no and the Service of Man."

for 15 specialized laboratories, 45 of-

longer necessary for our youth to look

The new two million dollar School of fices, a conference room and work and

across state borders for a place to do Forest Resources includes two ultra service rooms.

advanced work in their chosen fields. modern additions t o the old building

More than 300 foresters, educators,

They only need to look on their own which has been in existence since 1938. business executives, industrialists, gov-

doorstep.

The modern facilities are designated ernment leaders and others attended the

"With the dedication of these fine for administration , research and grad- dedicati on . 9

Georgia Forestry Commission personnel were recently saddened by the sudden death of James E. McElhannon, assistant Ninth District Forest Protection forester, Jefferson, on October 4, 1968.
McElhannon, 49, came with the Forestry Commission in July 1952 as ranger of the Jackson County Forestry Unit. He was promoted to assistant Ninth District Forest Protection forester in July 1955.
Ray Shirley, Commission director, cited McElhannon for his devotion to forestry in terms of professional contribution and sacrifice of personal time. Shirley stated that McElhannon's job efficiency and devotion to his work was a tribute to him and the state.
The Jackson County native was a

Memoriam
James E. McElhannon

graduate of the University of Georgia

School of Forestry. He attended Jack-

son County and Sanford, Fla. public

schools and Martin Institute in Jeffer-

son.

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McElhannon, a member of the First

Methodist Church of Jefferson, held

membership in the Society of American Foresters. He was a member of the

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Jefferson Lions Club and American

Legion Post where he was past president

and post commander, respectively.

During World War II, the registered

forester served in the U. S. Army as a

first lieutenant.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs.

Johnie Hardy McElhannon and one

daughter, Miss Mary Lee McElhannon,

Jefferson.

J.D. Beauchamp Retires

J. D. "Dewey" Beauchamp, 70, ran ger, Dodge County Forestry Unit, Eastman, has retired after 17 years service with the Georgia Forestry Commission.
Beauchamp was recently honored at a retirement dinner by fellow employees from the Fifth Forestry District, with headquarters at McRae, and supervisory personnel from Atlanta and Macon.
James Reid, Fifth District forester, McRae, presented Beauchamp with a Faithful Service plaque. In making the presentation, he lauded Beauchamp citing the sacrifice of personal time, working long hours and on holidays and weekends protecting the 221,800 forest acres in Dodge County.
Grady Williams, assistant Fifth District forest protection forester, McRae, presented Beauchamp a check on behalf of the Fifth District personnel. He pointed out that Beauchamp has set an example for all to follow in his dedication to family, church and job.
James C. Turner, Jr., Commission assistant director, Macon, speaking on behalf of Director Ray Shirley, stated that Beauchamp's devotion to the citizens of Dodge County is exemplary of the character and integrity with which he promoted forest conservation.
Shirley, in sending his best wishes to the retiring ranger, emphasized that
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James Reid, Fifth District forester, McRae, left, presents a Faithful Service plaque to J. D. Beauchamp, ranger, Dodge County Forestry Unit at a recent retirement dinner. The plaque, signed by Ray Shirley, director, Georgia Forestry Commission, cites Beauchamp's 17 years of service to the Commission.
Dodge County and the State of Georgia has lost the services of a most dedicated public servant. When you speak of forestry in Dodge County, you speak of J. D. Beauchamp, he added.
Beauchamp came with the Commission in 1951, and has been ranger of the Dodge County Forestry Unit since 1952.
Each year he carried out an outstanding, all around forestry program. This is exemplified by the fact that on

three occasions he was recognized by the Georgia Forestry Association as hav- ~. ing the most outstanding county in the state. That was in 1952, 1961 and 1962. On five occasions he had the top unit in the 16-county Fifth District.
On becoming ranger in 1952, Beauchamp established the Dodge County Keep Green Committee in an effort to reduce forest fires. The Committee has . grown into the Dodge County Forestry Association which is promoting forest fire prevention, forest management and marketing of forest resources in the county.
Beauchamp, through landowner cooperation, demonstrated some of the first weed tree control work by hand and mist blower in the state. Through his efforts B-10, A-7 and A -3 practices were put in the Dodge County ASC Program. In addition, firebreaks are part of the program's requirements.
The past 17 years has seen forest acreage increase from 173,300 acres to 221 ,800 acres.
Beauchamp, in accepting the plaudits of his fellow employees, stated that he is not retiring from forestry, just the job. He laid the success of the state's forestry program in Dodge County to one thing, unity. Where there is unity.

PERSONNEL TAKE

DEFENSIVE

DRIVING COURSE

PRMNTABLE

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Georgia Forestry Commission per-

sonnel have taken the National Safety

Council's Defensive Driver's Course.

Ray Shirley, Forestry Commission

director, stated that the eight hour

course was designed to improve vehicle

operation . He pointed out that each

employee was given an opportunity to

learn what is involved in defensive driv- Commission defensive driving instructors received their instruction from Max Ulrich,

ing, how and why various types of vehi- program director, Georgia Safety Council, Inc. The Commission employees are, 1-r,

cle accidents occur and what it takes to Milton Rose, safety officer, Macon; Billy Barber, assistant First District forest pro-

prevent them . The trainee was provided tection forester, Statesboro; and Winston West, assistant Tenth District forest pro-

a standard of driving excellence that he tection forester, Washington.

can use to evaluate and improve his this fiscal year. There were 53 vehicle

way Department provided 900 student

driving, Shirley added.

accidents last fiscal year. Commission

workbooks and instructor training kits.

Upon completion of the course, each personnel drove 5,994,525 miles.

The Savannah Area Chamber of Com-

student was presented a card indicating

The conduct of the course was made

merce made possible the immediate

he had successfully completed the possible through the Georgia Safety

conducting of the course at Statesboro.

course.

Council, Inc. and the State Highway

Through Doug Guthrie and Ed Brum-

Shirley emphasized that through the Department. Max Ulrich, program di-

field, president and chairman of the

course the Commission hopes to de- rector, Georgia Safety Council conduct-

Chamber's Safety Committee, respec-

crease the number of vehicle accidents ed the Instructor Course for the 13

tively, the Commission was provided the

that occurred in 1967-68 by 50 percent Commission instructors. The State High-

defensive driver's instructor kit and film.

RANGER OF THE QUARTER

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Harold Watkins, ranger, Twiggs-Wil-

ing the area are Herbert Darley, Twiggs

kinson Forestry Unit, heads the second

County and James Richey, Wilkinson

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largest unit in the state with 477,000

forest acres. This includes 19,000 acres

County. Personnel directed their efforts to-

in southeast Bibb County from Ga. 49

ward the search of selected trees for the

) east of the Ocmulgee River. The 14 year veteran came with the

Commission Tree Improvement Program . They were concerned with white

Commission in 1954 as a patrolman in

oak, yellow poplar, bl ack walnut, syca-

Wilkinson County . He was made ranger

more and sweet gum species. Personnel

of the Twiggs County Unit in 1955. In

also collected dogwood and black wal-

1965, Watkins assumed responsibility of

nut seed for planting in our nurseries.

Wilkinson County , and this year began

Watkins, a native of Toomsboro, as-

protection of a portion of Bibb County.

sisted the local FFA Chapter conducting

The Unit's central headquarters is located on U. S. 80 in Jeffersonville. The

area .

Harold Watkins

a planting, marketi ng and harvesting demonstration . He al so assisted with the

sub-headquarters is located on Ga. 57,

Through October, 195 forest fires area FFA Field Day that was held in

four miles west of Irwinton.

burned 698 forest acres or 3.6 acres per Jeffersonville.

Watkins' ability to annually carry out fire. The figures do not include 80 non

Newspapers at Irwinton and Jeffer-

a well rounded forestry program earned

forest fires suppressed by the Unit. Of sonville were cooperative in publicizing

his Unit the Georgia Forestry Associa - the total forest fires and acreage burned, the Unit's activities.

tion's 1967 Outstanding General Perfor- approximately 55 percent of the fires

Unit personnel in Twiggs County are

mance Award for the Sixth District with

and 56 percent of the acreage burned

Billy Raley and Larry Pope, patrolmen ;

headquarters at Milledgeville. An annual

occurred from January-March 1968.

and Pierce McFarland , towerman. Wil -

Keep Green Edition, Miss Wilkinson

Personnel assisted with prescribed kinson County personn el are Jack

County Forestry Pageant and Christmas burning and weed tree control programs Brown, Harlin Day and John Phillips,

float promote Commission services and

and assembling data for a beaver damage patrolmen; and Miss Ga il Day, tower-

the value of forestry to the two county

survey _ The management foresters serv- woman.

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Georgia Chapter, SAF Alumni Hold Joint Meet

Georgia Claims Fourth National Tree Champion

The SAF Panel was moderated by Carl A. Brown, council member, Georgetown, S.C. Panel members are Jim Bethune, School of Forest Resources, Athens; Nathan Byrd, U. S. Forest Service, Atlanta; Archie McEuen, Georgia Forestry Commission, Greenville; Harold Kendrick, consui'<Jnt, Forsyth; Jim Malsberger, Great Southern Paper Co., Cedar Springs; E. A. Woodall, Del-Cook Lumber Co., Adel; and Harry Yates, USFS, Athens.

"Your Forests' Silent and Costly Enemies", a discussion of forest insects and diseases, was the theme of the recent Georgia Chapter, Society of American Foresters meeting at Athens.
Over 250 Foresters and their wives attended the annual joint meeting of the Chapter, University of Georgia Forestry Alumni and Georgia Chapter, Association of Consulting Foresters. The meeting was held in the new School of Forest Resources auditorium on the University of Georgia campus.
Keynoting the Insect portion of the program was Rudy Franl<lin, assistant professor, Department of Entomology, University of Georgia. Panel moderator was Amel Landgraf, supervisor, Asheville Office, USFS. Panel members and their subjects were Leland Moore, entomologist, Georgia Forestry Commission, Macon, The Commission's Aerial Insect Survey; W. M. Ciesla, entomologist, USFS, Asheville, The Evaluation of Infra-Red Film; Robert E. Lee, Ill, assistant manager, Woodlands Division, Union Camp Paper Corp., Savannah, Present and Long Term Needs and Objectives for Survey and Research on Pest Problems as Viewed by Industry; and Jim Hefner, research forester, USFS, Asheville, Insect Research Underway at
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the Southeastern and Southern Forest Experiment Stations.
Dr. W. A. Campbell, plant pathologist, USFS, Athens, gave the keynote address for the disease discussion. Moderating the panel was Dr. L. W. R. Jackson, professor emeritus, University of Georgia. Panel members and their subjects were Charles Hodges, principal plant pathologist, USFS, Research Triangle Park, N. C., Impact of Fornes Annosus on Forest Management; Harry Powers, principal plant pathologist, USFS, Asheville, N. C., Impact of Rust on Forest Management; C. E. Cordell, plant pathologist, USFS, Asheville, N.C.,. Disease Surveys; and Louie Deaton, metro forester, Georgia Forestry Commission, Atlanta, The Urbanites' Tree Problems.
A meeting highlight was a panel discussion on "What the SAF Does For Me and What I Can Do For the SAF". Carl A. Brown, SAF Council member, Georgetown, S.C., was panel moderator.
Georgia Chapter officers are Chairman Harvey Mills, Georgia Kraft Company; Chairman Elect Frank Craven, W!orgia Forestry Commission; and Secretary Treasurer Robert Cooper, USFS, all of Macon.

Post Oak
The American Forestry Association advises that Georgia has it's fourth national tree champion. The tree is a Post Oak located on land owned by the State of Georgia in Hart County. The new champion's dimensions are 17 feet in circumference, 86 feet tall and an average crown spread of 42 feet.
The forest giant was nominated by Richard A. Allen, Franklin-Hart County Forest Ranger and Robert M. McMurry, area forester of the Georgia Forestry Commission.
The Post Oak joins Georgia's three other national champions, a Buckeye in Union County, a Pondcypress in Echols County and a Winged Elm in Fulton County.
In the meantime, the search goes on as Georgians continue to flood the State Office of the Georgia Forestry Commission with measurements of large trees found in their area .
Ray Shirley, Commission director, requests anyone knowing of a large tree, of any species, to notify their local forest ranger or the Commission's office in Macon.

An idea has provided Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Protection personnel a way to battle forest fires in the classroom.
The idea, a Fire Control Simulator,

Mobile Fire Simulator Increases Fire Suppression Efficiency
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was demonstrated to the Commission in

1964 by the U. S. Forest Service. Right

away it was hailed as one of the major

breakthroughs for realistic forest fire

control training.

Commission Communications Chief

Henry Cannon took the idea and, with
) his electronic skill and the advice of Forest Protection officials, has put to-

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gether three 'Simulators' that have prov-

en practical for training personnel at all

levels in the Forest Protection organiza-

tion.

The first was constructed around a

knock down booth with equipment that

had to be set up and required a large conditioned and heated for the students fire breaks are projected. In addition,

area for operation . The equipment in- comfort. During the past three years, the sound of fire and various types of

cluded a front projection screen, over-

more than 1,000 state, federal , city,

equipment, including aircraft, are ampli-

head and slide projectors and tape re-

county and industry personnel have re-

fied with a stereo effect. The problem

corders.

ceived training in the three simulators.

controllers, or role players, who play

The second simulator was a portable

Forest Protection Chief James C. the part of various personnel called

unit that eliminated the booth and re- Turner, Jr., states that the present pro- upon by the trainees, handle the audio

quired rear screen projection. It was

gram includes training on initial attack,

and video.

more compact requiring less operation

fire organization and command and con-

The trainees operate from tables lo-

area.

trol problems. A day's program is limit- cated in front of the screen. At the be-

The newest simulator, completed this

ed to a maximum of 10 to 12 men, he

ginning of a problem, the trainees are

year, is a mobile unit constructed in a added.

given data they normally have, such as

bus. It can be made operational within

The Fire Control Simulator is made

weather which includes wind conditions.

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30 minutes. Sound proof ceiling, carpet-

up of three parts, the control booth,

The fire is then unfolded on the screen

ed flooring and draped sides make for

trainees' area and screen . From the con-

and reported to them. Now, it is their

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the best acoustical effects. The bus is air

trol booth, landscape, fire, smoke, and

job to suppress the blaze utilizing the

telephone and radio communications in

moving ground and air personnel and

equipment from one location to an-

other.

While the trainees voice their sup-

pression actions, the problem control-

lers increase or lessen t he movement of

the fire and change the volume and drift of the smoke in accordance with fuel

and weather conditions. Referees throw

in obstacles to make the exercise more

realistic. Men are "injured" in the battle

against the "flames" and equipment

"breakdowns" plagu e the f ire bosses.

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Following each problem a critique

is made. Through the problem analysis,

errors are corrected and improved tech-

niques are form ulated. Ray Shirley, director, Georgia Fores-

try Commission, em phasizes that

The problem controllers operate the fireline, smoke and fire projectors. Through communications with the problem controllers, trainees fight the blaze with available

through this program personnel will become more efficient, resulting in lower

personnel and equipment.

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LETTERS
MEETINGS
On behalf of the Soil Conservation Society of America, we express our sincere appreciation in making the 23rd annual meeting of the SCSA a success. Without the help of a dedicated committee , and the many who cooperated with them, it would have been impossible to conduct such an event.
Many comments have reached the Society from registrants comment i ng on the program, f i ne arrangements and the genuine hospitality conveyed by all Georgia sponsors. In many ways, this was the Society' s best meeting.
Frank H. Mendell President SCSA
The membership and guests of the Greater Atlanta Nurserymen's Assoc iation were delighted that Mr. John Mixon came and talked to our group.
Everyone was very interested in his subject. We hope that he will come and talk to us again in the near future.
(Mrs.) Estelle H. Donnell Executive Secretary G.A.N.A.
HONORS PROGRAM
The counseling staff of the Governor's Honors Program appreciates the Commission's participation in a very successful Career Night. Stu dents have praised the excellent presentations of the speakers.
Thank you for a very fine service to our counseling staff and to our students.
Elizabeth B. Bowen Director of Counseling Gov. Honors Program
SPECIAL SERVICE

SHADE TREE
In response to an article in a recent issue of the Atlanta Constitution, I made a telephone call to your Commission asking for help in knowing what to do w ith and for the trees in the yards of my recently purchased home.
Thank you for the very fine service rendered by Mr. John W. Mixon who informed me that I had no real "problems" as such, yet did take the time to advise me of several things to do to preserve and beautify my trees.
Mildred C. Heidlebaugh Secretary at CBS&C

Logging

UTILIZATION
Thank you for helping us overcome some of our kiln drying problems. The "Dry Kiln Operator's Manual" and the evaluation report you prepared for us are aiding us greatly in the proper drying of lumber and in bringing our drying procedures and equipment up to good working condition.
Arthur 0 . Gay Georgia Plywood Corporation

EXHIBITS
Your fine forestry exhibit played an important part in the success of the 1968 Southeastern Fair.
Our sincere thanks to you and, through you, your staff, for your exhibit.

Douglass A Craig, area director, Southeastern Area, State and Private Forestry, U. S. Forest Service, Atlanta, has been named a Fellow of the Soil Conservation Society of America. The SCSA award was presented at the group's annual meeting in Athens.

Billie W. Tovell Director of Special Activities

AVERAGE CUBICFO AREAGROW-H E~
BY s-oCKING Cl

The Fayette County Kiwanis Club wishes to express their appreciation for the very fine and educational exhibit at our recent fair.
My personal appreciation goes to Mr. Tom McClendon and Mr. Mason for their splendid cooperation and efforts in making this possible.
Grady L. Huddleston General Fair Chairman

On Monday, June 24th, my wife and five-year old daughter were returning to Newnan. On a deserted section of road, between Sparta and Eatonton, they had tire trouble. Mr. Fey Barnes, a Georgia Forestry Commission employee, Milledgeville, stopped . He changed the tire, followed them to a service station, bought my little girl a coke and talked with the attendant about taking care of the trouble.
Governor Maddox, I do not know Mr. Barnes, but I am very grateful to him. I am happy my state employs such men.
Robert T. Baggott, Jr. Pastor First Baptist Church, Newnan, Ga.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
Those of us who attended 4-H camp at Camp Wahsega would like to say "thank you" for supplying a teacher for our forestry classes at camp. Everyone thought Mr. Sam Martin did an excellent job.
Thomas W. Lamb Morgan County Agent
We are most appreciative for the use of the five educational films at our state camping program. Both adults and youth benefitted from viewing and discussing them.
James R. Beach Christian Churches of Georgia

Ernst Brender, project leader, U. S. Forest Service, Macon, conducted a one-day seminar on loblolly pine management practices being carried out on the Hitchiti Experimental Forest near Gray. Participating in the seminar were 19 USFS rangers from the Alabama National Forests. Brender is recognized as being the nation's foremost authority on loblolly pine management in the Piedmont.

the- Foresters ...

. \ Ray Shirley, director, Georgia Forestry Commission, left, presented Appreciation Awards to Ed Douglass, president, Georgia Forestry Association; Ira Dickerson, ; director, State FFA-FHA Camp; Miss Elizabeth Mason, conservation chairman,
National Council of State Garden Clubs; John Cooper, assistant chief, I & E, U. S. Forest Service, Region 8; Mrs. Marvin Strickland, president, Ladies Auxiliary, Georgia Association of Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors; Doug Barnard, vice-president, Georgia Railroad Bank and Trust Co.; and Wilson Wilkes, director, State Budget Bureau. Not present was Miller Dial, president, GACD. The
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presentations, for their efforts in promoting forest conservation, were made at the Commission's annual training conference at the State FFA-FHA Camp.
PROMOTION ...John F . Sisley has been promoted to manager, Wood and Woodlands Division, Georgia Kraft Co., announced E. V. McSwiney, Company executive vice-president and general manager .

Lord Mayor and Mrs. Walter E. Theobald, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada visit the Georgia Forestry Commission's cone exhibit with Commission Education Chief Frank Craven, center, at the Soil Conservation Society of America annual meeting in Athens. Approximately 1,000 members attended the four-day session. The meeting theme was "Conservation For Life and Living". The 1969 convention will be held in Fort Collins, Colo.
AWARD ... Liller, Neal, Battle & Lindsey Advertising Agency, Atlanta, has been honored by the Advertising Council, Inc. for ten years of service to the Southern Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention program . Georgia is one of 11 southern states participating in the program .
APPOI NTMENT...Theodore Schlapfer has been named the regional forester of the 13 state Southern Region with headquarters in Atlanta, announced Edward P. Cliff, chief, U. S. Forest Service. He succeeds Edward Schultz who was promoted to chief, USFS, Washington .

INSTITUTES.. .Dates have been set for the 1969 Georgia Natural Resources Institutes. There are two institutes scheduled, one June 16-July 3, at Shorter College in Rome and the other, June 23July 11, at Valdosta State College. Each Institute wi II accept 25 students. Application forms may be obtained by writing the registrar at the college of the enrolee's choice.

The 7969 Eastern Regional Forest Nurserymen's Conference was held at Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta. Former Georgia Governor Carl E. Sanders, Atlanta, delivered the keynote address. James C. Wynens, chief, Georgia Forestry Commission Reforestation Division, presided. Georgia nurserymen and the Forestry Commission were host for the two-day session.
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