Georgia forestry, Vol. 22, no. 3 (Sept. 1969)

Georgia

FORESTRY

Sept., 1969

No.3

Vol. 22

Published Quarterly by the GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION
Box 819 Macon, Georgia 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
Improved Tree Seedlings Make-Up 60 Percent Of Crop..............................................3 Forestry Holds Key To Rural Economy..................................................................A-5 Tree Trail Dedicated ...................................................................................................6 Big Trees In Georgia....................................................................................................7 Administrative Program Geared For Balanced Forestry Services..............................8-9 Obenshain Keys Meet................................................................................................10 Man Against Fire.......................................................................................................10 Dickerson Named lnstructor.....................................................................................11 Registration For Foresters Board Elects Heads......................................................... 11 Ranger Of The Ouarter.............................................................................................11 Wood Fiber Mulch Improves Nursery Production ..................................................... 12 Sub-Chapter Formed .................................................................................................13 Retirement ................................................................................................................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
DISTRICT I - Route 2 Statesboro, 30458
DISTRICT II - P. 0. Box 429 Camilla, 31730
DISTRICT Ill - P. 0. Box 169 Americus, 31 709
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
Member of the Georgia Press Association
Second class postage paid at Dry Branch, Georgia

Cruising The News
Forest Aiding Rural Economy
In the past 90 days, Richmond and a few nearby counties have seen no less than a dozen new forest management plans put into effect.
The projects are a part of the service of Georgia's Forestry Department, and are designed to help individuals share the increasing benefits which this state derives from forestry products. Advice on planting and cutting practices, insect and disease control, marking and marketing all come as a part of the deal when a landowner enters into a management arrangement with the Forestry Department.
Most of this recent expansion of activity has been in McDuffie, Warren and Columbia counties. Even Richmond, however, despite increasing urbanization which makes inroads into what might otherwise be forested hills and valleys, has added a few planted stands to the management plans.
Georgia's high rank in the forest products industry, which adds significantly to the economy of the state, didn't come about by chance. It was the result of the industrious use of know-how, and to this process the Forestry Department has made a massive contribution. There is, moreover, an extra attraction in this service.
It's all free.
(From the Augusta Chronicle)
Money Grows On Trees
Former Gov. Carl Sanders recently stated that forestry holds the best hope of revitalizing rural economy and rural communities in the state. The character of our state is changing and some national factors have thrust forestry into a new role of prominence.
We are finding more and more farmers looking upon timber resources as another farm crop. In fact, many land-owners in the state are beginning to realize a regular income from forest products because of improved forestry practices.
Forestry Authorities say that good management practices resulting from good educational programs have made Georgia one of the most important forest-products producing states in the nation.
Recently, our Forestry Organization won a leading award for some of the best work accomplished in forestry during the past year. We compliment this Unit for their untiring work and aid to our forest producers.
We still believe that "money does grow on and in trees". May we protect our forest and keep planting more! We should keep the motto, "to plant another tree for each one that is cut or used, in industry and other necessary way".
Also, we should teach and train our youth and farmers to care for their forest and trees. A child's future education and training may lie in the trees you plant and care for today.
(From the A del News)

Improved Tree Seedlings

Make-Up 60 Percent Of Crop

Improved tree seedlings, or industry called "super" trees, account for 60 per cent of the Georgia Forestry Commission's seedling crop, announces Ray Shirley, Commission director.
The improved trees, grown from seed selected from the Forestry Commission's seed orchards, total 28,422,814. This is the largest production of improved trees since the Commission first made the trees available in 1964.
The entire 1969 loblolly pine seedling production is in improved stock, Shirley pointed out. This amounts to more than 15 million seedlings.
Shirley cited the more than 35 million improved or superior loblolly and slash pine trees planted in Georgia over the past five years as making the state one of the foremost leaders in the development of improved stock. Shirley added that the five year progeny test, testing of offspring, revealed an average growth increase of 20 percent in yield per year and 10 percent in height growth compared to regular tree seedlings on the same area.
Approximately 47,365,329 tree seedlings are available for order by Georgia

landowners, according to Shirley. An additional 7,904,748 seedlings are being grown under contract for industries. The seed, furnished by industry, came from their seed producing orchards.
The 1970 crop will see the Forestry Commission obtain another national first with the production of certified tree seedlings. James C. Wynens, chief, Reforestation Division, said that the Georgia Crop Improvement Association recently certified the 1969 cone crop after an inspection of Commission seed orchards. The Tree Improvement Program has entered into the tree breeding phase which will make possible tree selections having increased yields over present stock.
Wynens emphasized that payment must accompany all orders before shipment can be made. No refunds will be made on orders cancelled after February 1, 1970.
The early submission of orders is encouraged as all orders received prior to the first of November will be filled depending on supply. If orders exceed supply, the trees will be prorated between orders. Orders received after the first of

APPLICATION FOR NURSERY STOCK

ORDER NO. - - -

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: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P H O N E N O . - - - - - - - - -

ADDRESS:

CITY

ZIP CODE

DELIVERY DESIRED AS SHDWH BELOW,

DATE

SPECIES

NUMBER OF SEEDLINGS

COUNTY OF PLANTING

FOREST DISTRICT

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP:

fOecl1 one)

C 1. PriYat perw.ons, Clubs, Ano<:iatoons & Provale School1. 0 2. ProyatefOfetl lndull'l'lvmb.,MI;.
C 3, Private Forest lnd,ntry Pulp & Paper. C <t. Provate Forest Industry Na ...ol Storu. Plywood, etc. C 5. P,voteotherindvstrylands. C 6. Town, County, ond Publo<: Schools.
C 7, State and other Publoc Lands.
C 8. F..:1..-al Government 0 9, Other(&~cify)

METHOD OF SHIPMI!:NT:

0 l.

STATE TRUCK TO COUNTY FORESTRY OFFICE

0 2.

APPLICANT WILL PICK UP AT NURSERY

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

PAYMENT: S - - - - - - D A T E - - - - - - - - S I G N A T U R E - - - - - - - - - - -

DO HOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE

NURSERY ASSSIGHED,

0 DAVISBORO

D HERTY

D WALKER

D MORGAN

November, Wynens added, will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
He pointed out that seedling application forms may be obtained from the Forestry Commission County Rangers, County Agents, Soil Conservation Service Technicians and Agricultural Conservation Program officers. All orders must be submitted on a Commission application form. If a landowner desires additional seedlings after initial order, another order form must be completed.
Mail completed applications to the Georgia Forestry Commission, P.O. Box 819, Macon, Ga. 31202.
For assistance in determining your reforestation needs, contact your local county forest ranger.

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 tree seedlings may be purchased; the availability depends on supply.

SPECIES Pines:
Eastern White Improved Loblolly Improved Slash Longleaf Shortleaf Slash Virginia
Other:
Arizona Cypress Bald Cypress Bicolor Lespedeza Black Walnut Catalpa Cottonwood Cuttings Dogwood White Oak Red Cedar Redbud Sweet Gum Sycamore Yellow Poplar

COST/M
$ 9.00
6.00 6.00 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50
10.00 10.00
6.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00

A transportation charge of $.50 per thousand trees must be added to the above cost if trees are delivered by State Truck to County Ranger Headquarters.
3

Forestry Holds Key
To Rura Econom

I

Carl E. Sanders
Former Governor Carl Sanders says "forestry holds the best hope of revitalizing rural economy and rural communities in Georgia." Speaking before delegates to the annual meeting of the Georgia Forestry Association at Jekyll Island, Sanders noted "that the state's changing character and some national factors have thrust forestry into a new role of prominence."
In his keynote address, geared to the convention theme, "Forestry - Partners In Georgia's Progress", Sanders pointed out that "if we are going to realize this economic potential, we must dramati cally upgrade the current rate of production of our forests."
He cited one area of great concern to members of the Association; that is the question of taxation of timberland.
"There is ample evidence in Georgia of the principle of tax revision usually coming only after a massive educational effort and only through strong leadership," the former governor emphasized .
Following the keynote remarks, Commissioner of Agriculture Thomas T.
Irvin informed the delegates ~ 'that con-
tinuing improvements in modern forestry practices have enabled many Georgia landowners to realize a regular income from forest products." 4

In citing the convention theme, Irvin said "many Georgia farmers and landowners now look upon their timber resources as another farm crop, and this is as it should be. Good educational programs in behalf of forest farming and the good management practices resulting from such programs have made Georgia one of the most important forest products producing states in the nation."
Irvin added that the economic influence of Georgia's forest industry is important not only to Georgia but to all of the nation as the many and varied uses of forest products continues to grow.
The delegates also heard from Monty Griffin, National 4-H Forestry Champion, of Barney. His forestry project was primarily in naval stores. The 18year old Brooks Countian is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed F. Griffin.
A slide presentation of the Association's sponsored European Trade Mission concluded the business session.
Monty Griffin

Thomas T. Irvin
OFFICERS
Gerald B. Saunders of Waverly Hall was named president of the Association . He succeeds Edwin L. Douglass of Augusta who was elected first vicepresident.
C. M. Chapman, treasurer; Harold Joiner, executive director; and Mrs. Helen Dixon, secretary, all of Atlanta, were reelected to their respective positions.
Saunders is president of the Alexander Brothers Lumber Co. in Columbus. He has been associated with the company since 1918, beginning as a bookkeeper. He became president in 1940.
The native of Lilesville, N.C. is an immediate past vice-president of the Georgia Forestry Association and a member of the Southern Pine Association, New Orleans, La.
Saunders is chairman of the board of Southern Home Loans, director of Columbus Plumbing and Mill Supply, Columbus Parking, Inc. and American Family Life. Other activities include being a trustee of the Columbus College Foundation, Inc., trustee of the Georgia Baptist Foundation, Inc., member of the Columhus Chamber of Commerce and the Endowment Committee of

rangers are Evans, A.D. Eason; Cook,

John B. Mainor; OuitmanStewartWeb

ster, James I. Lane; Fulton, James F.

Bass; and Laurens, Grable L. Ricks.

Others are Glascock-Jefferson, George

Barfield; Floyd, Troy E. Floyd; Glynn,

Clarence Hilburn; Forsyth-North Fulton,

Ed L. Wright; and Richmond, T.M.

Strickland.

Harold Joiner presented the awards.

He stated that the General Performance

Awards are presented to the Forestry

Commission's district and those coun-

ties that have been outstanding in the

performance of their forestry services to

the citizens of Georgia. He pointed out

that their cooperativeness and regard for

Gerald B. Saunders
Georgia Baptist Convention and on the President's Council at Tift College in Forsyth.

responsibility are on the highest level. The Association's Forestry Public
Service Award went to WRBL radio and TV, George Gingell, director, Public Affairs and News, Columbus; and the Gainesville Daily Times, Lou Fockele,

Lt. Governor George T. Smith recognizes the 1969 Miss Georgia Forestry Sarah Amelia Walls, 17, of Brunswick.
ger, Woodlands Department, Continen

FORESTRY QUEEN

publisher. The awards were presented in recognition of the time, space and effort

tal Can Co., Savannah; and J.B. "Brady" Wadsworth, superintendent, Land Man

The 1969 Miss Georgia Forestry is Sarah Amelia Walls of Brunswick. The 17-year old Glynn Countian was crown ed by Lt. Governor George T. Smith. Miss Carolyn Marshall, 18, of Manchester was the runnerup. The reigning queen was Miss Linda Sconyers of Swainsboro.

given to the perpetuation of forest con servation.
Appreciation awards were presented to William L. Benton, vice-president, Carlton Co., Savannah; W.N. "Hank" Haynes, manager, Savannah Woodlands Division, Union Camp Corp., Savannah; Walter Herbst, district woodlands mana

agement and Wood Procurement, Rayo nier, Inc., Jesup. Haynes, Herbst and Wadsworth were cited for their assis tance to the Association in legislative matters. Benton was recognized for his assistance and continued support in con tributing to the success of the annual meeting.

In winning the pageant, Miss Walls

received a $500 scholarship to the col-

lege of her choice in Georgia. During the

year, she will represent the Association

at various forestry functions.

The Miss Georgia Forestry is the

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Walls.

.- The Reverend and Mrs. Roy Marshall

are the parents of Miss Marshall.

AWARDS
The Georgia Forestry Commission's Tenth District, with headquarters at Washington, has been awarded the As sociation's 1969 Outstanding General Performance Award. H.G. Collier is the district forester.
The Fulton County Forestry Unit was named the Outstanding Unit in the state. James F. Bass is the Unit's forest ranger.
The Best Fire Record Award went to Gilmer County. The Gilmer County forest ranger is J.L. Dover.
Individual County Unit winners and

Personnel and Units recognized by the Georgia Forestry Association are, lr, Joe Charles for J. Landrum Dover, Gilmer; T. M. Strickland, Richmond; Grable L. Ricks, Laurens; Troy E. Floyd, Floyd; James I. Lane, Quitman-Stewart-Webster; George Barfield, Glascock-Jefferson; James F. Bass, Fulton; Clarence Hilburn, Glynn; Ed L. Wright, Forsyth-North Fulton; H. G. Collier, Washington; and John B. Mainor, Cook.
5

Tree Trail Dedicated

International Paper Co .'s Southlands Tree Trail is officially opened to the public. The half mile Trail is the result of a cooperative research endeavor between International Paper Company and the Georgia Forestry Commission .
The Trail, located near the Forestry Commission's Faceville Fire Tower eight miles south of Bainbridge off Ga. 97, contains over 75 species of trees and shrubs. They are labled with both their common and scientific names.
The Trail was officially opened on June 20, 1969 following a ribbon cutting ceremony by the 1968 Miss Georgia Forestry Linda Sconyers of Swainsboro. Former Gov. Marvin Griffin, editor, Bainbridge Post Searchlight; Darwin Fender, director, International Paper Co.'s Southland Experiment Forest and Ray Shirley, director, Georgia Forestry Commission, commented on the increased demands for outdoor recreation by the general public. They pointed out that hunting and fishing will maintain its popularity, but the big increase will be in hiking, camping and other forms of nature study.

LEGEND
1 To-~gta forosrry Comm. 2 Tra il 3 TurpcMtine Pme Tr~
4 Bridge 5 Squin"oll N..t 6 Spring 7 Molt 6 Fomolo Holly Troos B Cypro.. LoQ Bonch 9 Sop Sucktr Tr.. I 0 Trool Cross Rood 11 0\lorlook Bonch 12 Towor Gat I 3 Pint PioniOIIOn 14 Natural forost 15 Rosoorch MO 16 Crook

SOUTHLANDS FOREST TRAIL
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY Bainbridge, Georvia

Linda Sconyers, Swainsboro, 7968 Miss Georgia Forestry, opened the International Paper Company's Southlands Tree Trail to the public. Others participating in the ceremony were, 1-r, Darwin Fender, director, Forest Research, International Paper Company, Bainbridge; Reverend Charles Swann, Bainbridge; former Georgia Governor Marvin Griffin, Bainbridge; Kendell Dex ter, assistant director, Public Relations, International Paper Company, Mobile, Ala.; and Ray Shirley, director, Georgia Forestry Commission, Macon. 6

The Trail will provide these opportunities for school groups, Scouts, garden clubs, FFA and 4-H members and other interested groups and individuals to see and learn about the marvels of forest Iife.
Fender and Shirley emphasized the increasing role that Georgia forest industries are assuming in opening more than 3.3 mill ion acres of their woodlands to the public for recreation . Resident demands are expected to rise to 509 mil lion activity days in 1980, an increase of 66 percent over the estimated 306 mill ion activity days of just a year ago.
The opening of the Southland 's Tree Trail is another step in filling the recreational needs of the public. Director Shirley had high praise for International Paper in making this facility available to area conservation enthusiasts.

Yellow Cucumbertree Magnolia
Macon has its first listing in the Social Register of National Tree Champions.
The Yellow Cucumbertree Magnolia has been added to the American Forestry Association 's register of national tree champions, according to Mrs. Carol S. Ronka, assistant to the chief forester, AFA, Washington, D. C. Mrs. Ronka pointed out that the species was not listed in the Social Register until now.
The magnolia, scientifically known as the Magnolia cordata, is located at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam L. Orr, Jr. on 606 Orange Street. The tree's measurements are circumference, 4'6"; height, 51' ; and crown spread, 33'.
fhe tree was first brought to the attention of the Forestry Commission by

Allen J. Dennis, Macon-Bibb County Beautification Committee chairman.
The Magnolia cordata is one of ten Georgia trees that are nationally registered . The trees and their circumference and location are Buckeye, 13'3", Union County ; Oglethorpe Oak , 9'5", Oglethorpe County ; Pondcypress, 23'7", Baker County; Post Oak, 17', Hart County and Shagbark Hickory, 13'5", Coweta County.
Slash Pine, 11 '8". Ware County; Table Mountain Pine, 5'9%" , Lumpkin County, Water Oak, 20'11 " , Pulaski County; and Winged Elm , 11 '1 " , Ful t on County complete the list.
Macon's first contribution to the social register of trees was set out by the late Dr. Charles C. Harrold, a searcher for "lost plants" and especially
Big Trees
In
Georgia

Buckeye
In a letter to the editor of the Telegraph, May 15, 1944, Dr. Harrold told of a Magnolia cordata which had been seen on the roadside between Gordon and Macon, in full bloom on April 22. He regarded that bloom stage as unusual since his own trees bloomed about April first.
According to Miss Myrick's editorial , the original Magnolia cordata was discovered by Andre Michaux, French botanist, and reported on in his book published in 1803.
The book , " Trees of North America", lists the tree's environment in the "dry Oak woods valley of the Savannah River, Spears and Goshen Plantations near Augusta, Mayfield in Hancock County and Bath in Richmond County".

Slash Pine

devoted to all varieties of the magnolia , and a former resident of the Orange Street address. In fact, two of the trees were planted on the lot. The other is growing in the back yard.
The history of the two Magnolia cordatas was recently depicted in an editorial, "Shortia", by Miss Susan Myrick, former Farm Editor of the Macon Telegraph .
"It was in 1927 that Robert Berkmans found a large colony of cordatas in Jones County. Ten trees of that colony were removed to Macon, Dr. Harrold wrote, two of them to Dr. Harrold's home. The trees at the old Harrold home were planted in 1927, according to Dr. Tom Harrold, nephew of the late Dr. Charles Harrold .

Oglethorpe Oak 7

Administrative Progra

G

Georgia Forestry Commission Area s & Districts
LEGEND Areas - D is tri cts

The Georgia Forestry Commission has initiated an administrative program designed to provide more forestry services to the citi zens of the state by placing major emphasis on more technical assistance to farm and other woodland owners and various conservation interests.
Ray Shirley, Commission director said the program divides the state int~ 39 areas of supervision . Each area is headed by experienced personnel and includes a professional forester ' who wi ll provide technical assistance to the woodland owners and coordinate Com8

mission services within the area, Shirley added .
The Forestry Commission has 91 foresters in the field that will devote more than 50 percent of their time to forest management. This will en able the Commission, as the primary agency offering technical on-the-ground assistance to approximately 196,000 landowners, to help improve and make more productive their forest lands. These are primarily small or farm type own ers who account for 60 percent of the private lands, or 15 million acres.
Forest industry has several hundred

technical foresters working to make t~eir forest lands as productive as practical. Industry and large forest landowners account for approximately 32 percent of the forest lands; federal forest lands, 7.5 percent; and state lands, .5 percent.
. .In the past, technical forest superVISion has been provided through the Commission's ten district offices, consisting of 14 to 18 counties each with most of the foresters headquar: tered in the district offices. There were only 40 field foresters providing onth.e-ground assistance; the others dealing With forest protection .
Other than management, the foresters will coordinate forest protection activ ~ties between county units. During the fire season and on severe fire weather days, all Commission personnel will be available for forest protection needs.
In periods of low fire occurrence, maxi-
mum use will be made of personnel for services and assistance to landowners in other forest programs. Forest protection will continue to be a major function of the Forestry Commission.
This change in administrative func tions and duties will in no way lessen forest fire prevention, detection and suppression efforts. They should be strengthened, not weakened , since all personnel will be made available on days and periods of high fire occurrence and severe weather conditions. On the other hand , maximum use will be made of technical foresters and Commission employees for services and assistance on problems of reforestation, prescribed fire,. forest management plans, site preparation, marking timber for thinning and harvesting of trees, utilization of
trees, timber stand improvement, insect '-
and disease, forest resource studies and other services to landowners, industry and various groups interested in forest resources.
The Georgia Forestry Commission Board, Hugh M. Dixon , Vidalia, cha irman, authored the change in an effort

f.. ed For Balanced Fores r Services

Ray Shirley
to reach more landowners and other groups with the Forestry Commission's technical services, and to effect the best coordinated use of Commission field personnel for all programs.
Future forest production needs for 10-20-30 years require that maximum' forest growth be realized . Georgia lands, Shirley pointed out, are producing at about 50 percent of their potential. Approximately six million acres of fo-rest lands a re badly in need of rehabilitat ion through timber stand improvement, site preparation , reforestation, weed tree control or ot her cultural t reatments. These are practices t hat thousands of landowners need in some degree at th is time . The present situat ion, with increased costs in reforestation, timber stand improvement and ad valorem taxes make it necessary t hat landowners have available tech nical information and guidance that will help develop maximum growth and y ield from fo rest properties on a sound bu si ness basis.
The present annu al forest econom ic base in Georgia is $1 .3 billion . Thi s could be doubled in the next 25 years if the potent ial of the land is realized .

Shi rley, in making the annou ncement, emphasized that to real ize these objectives the Commission w ill coordi nate t ech nical assistance among coun ties wi t hin the same a rea. Such assistance has been realized in the wid ely accepted Metro Forestry Program in the Atlanta area. Assistance to urban dwellers with tree problems, and work with conservation and youth groups on forest values has marked this program . A strong forest education and conservation program will continue to be needed as more and more of our citizens reside in urban areas.
He pointed out that this program will not change employees in the counties. District Foresters will coordinate and be field supervisors for all Com mission programs. They will work with area foresters , landowners and indus-

try, and continue to represent the di rector in all matters between County Commissioners and Forestry Boards.
The Forestry Commission has one of the best forest fire protection organizations in the nation as evidenced by its past ten year record. This program will continue to be strengthened with forestry practices and cultural treatments emphasized to provide a balanced program to which this change is geared , Shirley stated.
The Commission director also cited the program as a financial benefit to the Commission employees. Effective July 1, 1969, employees were placed on the same merited salary schedule as other state employees. All rangers and county unit personnel received pay raises as a result of t he upgrading of those positions.

An Administrative Management School was conducted for 39 Georgia Forestry Com mission foresters by the Training Division of the State Merit System. The three day workshop was held at the FFA-FHA Camp near Covington. The material included Human Relations, Communications and Management. Ray Shirley, Commission director, introduces the group to the instructors headed by Grady Huddleston, director of Training.
9

Obenshain Keys Meet

MAN
AGAINST
FIRE

The newly elected officials of the Georgia Chapter, Soil Conservation Society of America were installed by outgoing president Frank E. Craven, left, of Macon. The officers are R. L. Carter, president-elect, Tifton; J. B. Olliff, first vice-president, Douglas, and John W. Calhoun, secretary-treasurer, Tifton.

The 13th annual meeting of the Georgia Chapter, Soil Conservation Society of America was he.ld recently in Atlanta. The theme of the meeting was Soils- A New Look, according to Frank E. Craven, Chapter president, Macon.
Keynoting the meeting, attended by approximately 100 members, was Dr. S. S. Obenshain, professor of Agronomy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Va. He discussed "Broad Aspects of the Use of Soil Survey in Rural Planning".
Other speakers and their topics were Dr. H. F. Perkins, professor of Agron omy, University of Georgia, Athens, "A Look at Soil Characteristics that Influence Man's Environment"; R.I. Diderickson, Indiana State Soil Scientist, Soil Conservation Service, Indianapolis, Ind., "Soil Surveys and Taxation" ; Howard Orr, U. S. Forest Service, Atlanta, "Soil and Recreation Site Planning"; and Dr. Jack May, professor, School of Forest Resources, University of Georgia, "Forests and Soil".
J. D. Wingfield, Jr., planning direc-

tor, Atlanta Region Metropolitan Planning Commission, "Land Considerations in Urban Planning"; and Richard K. Allen, executive director, Lower Chatta hoochee Valley Area Planning and Development Commission, Columbus, "Multi County Planning and Development"; complete the list.
K. A. McMillan, district manager, Georgia Power Company, Lawrenceville, was the awards banquet speaker. Chapter members, who made outstanding contributions to the Society during the past year, were presented certificates of appreciation by Craven.
The new Chapter officers are R. L. Carter, Tifton, president; J. B. Olliff, Douglas, vice-president; and Wesley Calhoun, Tifton, secretary-treasurer.
The Society members were entertained by Harry Rossell, USFS artist, Atlanta, who created Smokey the Bear. Rossell presented a chalk talk on forest fire prevention featuring the famous
bear. Rossell was assisted by Louie Deaton, Metro forester, Fairburn .

"Man Against Fire" is an informative film story, for all age groups, about man's fight to save forest resources from wildfire, flame, heat, wind, smoke, ashes, destruction and desolation ... ... Using brain power, planning, research, training, experience, muscle power, energy, sweat, stamina, technology, surveillance, strategy, systems, equipment and cooperation.
"Man Against Fire" is the story of Cooperative fire control, Federal, State and local. It is men protecting your Nation's water supply, timber, wildlife, recreation and scenic wonders.
The 28Y2 minute film is outstanding for civic and conservation meetings, school classes, youth clubs and professional training.
Prints may be obtained on free loan from any Forest Service Regional Office or cooperating state film library.
"Man Against Fire" was produced by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

/. A. Dickerson

Dickerson

Named Instructor

I.A. Dickerson, director, State FFAFHA Camp, has assumed the responsibilities of instructor, Agricultural Education, with the University of Georgia, Athens. Dickerson had been at the Camp since 1958.
He recently completed the residence requirements for his Dr. of Education Degree from the University of Georgia. Dickerson obtained his Master of Education Degree from the University in 1956 and his BSA Degree in 1949.
A native of Bulloch County, Dicker-

son taught Vocational Agriculture in Toombs and Dodge Counties from 195357.
Dickerson holds membership in the Georgia Association Teachers of Vocational Agriculture and the American Vocational Association. He is an honorary member of the Georgia Association Future Homemakers of America.
The Agricultural Education instructor is a member of the Covington Rotary Club where he served as president in 1965.

Registration For Foresters Board Elects Heads

>.

J. Walter Myers, Jr., and H.J. Malsber-

Malsberger is an assistant woodlands

ger, Jr. were elected chairman and vice- manager for Great Northern Paper Co.,

chairman, respectively, of the Georgia Cedar Springs. He was appointed to the

State Board of Registration for Fores- Board in 1968.

ters at a recent meeting of the Board in

Other Board members are Dr. A.M .

Atlanta.

Herrick, dean, School of Forest Re-

Myers is executive director of the sources, University of Georgia, Athens;

Forest Farmers Association, Atlanta. He

Ray Shirley, director, Georgia Forestry

has been a member of the Board since Commission, Macon; and Eley C. Frazer,

1961, and served a previous term as Ill, president, F & W Forestry Services,

chairman in 1964-65.

Inc., consulting foresters, Albany.

E.A. Davenport, assistant superintendent, Conservation Department, Union Camp Paper Corp., Savannah, was the previous Board chairman.
The Board of Registration for Foresters is a state agency which administers the law providing for licensing of foresters in Georgia. Over 600 foresters are currently Iicensed to practice in the state.

Ranger Of The Quarter

James F. Bass, ranger, Fulton County

include Scout, garden, church, civic and

Forestry Unit, has the challenging job of

conservation organizations.

protecting the county's 130,200 forest

In spite of the fact that Fulton Coun-

acres. The Georgia Forestry Association

ty has always had a high turnover in

recognized his efforts at their 1969

personnel, because of the many other

annual meeting by naming his Unit the

job opportunities available in a metro-

most outstanding in Georgia.

politan area, he did not have a termina-

During the year, he was most effec-

tion in the past year. This speaks well of

tive in the implementing of the Georgia

his ability to supervise people and ac-

Forestry Commission's Rural Fire De-

complish the maximum amount of work.

fense Program. Five pieces of equipment

Bass, a native of Barnesville, came

have been issued to various communities in South Fulton . The program is aimed at assisting community and residential areas in the suppression of building, residence, grass and debris fires.
His fire suppression record is excellent, having an average size of 1.96 acres per fire in 1967, 2.89 in 1968 and 2.60 through June 1969.

James F. Bass

with the Commission in 1953 as a patrolman in Lamar County. He was promoted to assistant ranger of the Unit in 1954. In 1956, he was elevated to ranger. Bass was named ranger of the Fulton Unit in 1967.
Other Unit personnel are Patrolmen Lyman P. Brown, William Dickenson and Roy L. Herrick; Area Dispatcher

Bass works closely with Metro Fores- and in promoting forestry through the

Mrs. Frances Gay and Towerman Jewel

..

ter Louie Deaton in forest management various groups that visit the Unit. These

Mason.

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ood Fber ulch Improves ursery Production

The use of a wood fiber mulch enables the Forestry Commission to more easily and efficiently prepare its tree seedling nursery seed beds for production. 12

The Georgia Forestry Commission sought to more effectively and economically produce its 1969 tree seed Iing crop through the use of a wood fiber mulch.
James C. Wynens, chief, Reforestation Division, states that there is less contamination from diseases by using the wood fiber mulch instead of pine straw. Such diseases as soil fungus, root rot and nematodes are transferred from the field to the seed bed with the pine straw.
He points out that the wood fiber mulch also reduces the chance of the seed bed being contaminated with grass seed which lowers the possibility of new grass occurring.
The mulch, Wynens emphasized, is an excellent moisture holding agent. This, coupled with its ability to hold warmth, makes for faster seed germi nation.
Wynens added that the wood fiber

mulch is spread over the seed bed with a hydro-mulcher. This machine cuts the labor needed for this operation from six men, as required with pine straw, to two men.
With the hydro-mulcher you need a driver and a man to check the rate of spread.
This is in contrast to the pine straw operation which requires a crew to rake, load and transport the pine straw to the nursery. There, the pine straw has to be unloaded and loaded into a shredder. From the shredder it is taken to the field and spread onto the seed bed seeing that no clumps exist.
The wood fiber mulch is shipped in 50 pound bundles that make for easy storage. The spreader provides uniform distribution of the mulch eliminating the undesirable clumping or over distribution in one area .

Su -C a ter Formed

The Ocmulgee Sub-Chapter of the Georgia Chapter, Society of American Foresters is the first Sub-Chapter organized in Georgia.
W.H. McComb, chief, Forest Management Division, Georgia Forestry Com mission, Macon, was elected the Chapter's first chairman . Other officers are Shivers L. Anderson, Jr., manager, Southern Pine Woodlands, Armstrong Cork Company, Macon, vice-chairman ; and W. D. Millians, Jr., Forestry Commission Sixth District forester, Milledgeville, secretary -treasurer.
The officers were installed by Acting Chairman Ernst V. Brender, project leader, Hitchiti Experimental Forest, U. S. Forest Service, Macon.
In taking office, McComb said the Chapter was organized to promote the practice of forestry, provide opportunities for professional contacts and interchange of ideas, present problems of the Chapter area to the parent Section and to contribute to the progress of forestry.
The Chapter area falls within a 50 mile radius of Macon. This includes the counties of Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley,

Officers of the Ocmulgee Sub-Chapter of the Georgia Chapter, Society of American Foresters are, 1-r, Shivers L. Anderson, Jr., W. H. McComb, both of Macon, and W. D. Millians of Milledgeville.

Butts, Crawford, Houston and Jasper. Others are Jones, Lamar, Laurens,
Macon, Monroe and Peach. Pulaski, Putnam, Taylor, Twiggs, Up-
son and Wilkinson complete the list. McComb added that all members of
the SAF, who reside or are employed

within the area of the Sub-Chapter, are eligible for membership.
Regular meetings are scheduled for the first Monday in the months of February, May, August and November at 7:00 p.m. The location will be announced.

RETIREMENT

McKinley Wilson, educator, developer of youth and a friend of forestry, has retired after 40 years of service to Georgia education.
Wilson, head itinerant teacher trainer, Agricultural Education , State Department of Education , began his education career in 1929 as principal and teacher of Vocational Agriculture at the Mitchell County Training School in Pelham. He also held that position at the Vienna High and Industrial School beginning in 1937.
In 1947, he assumed the duties of itinerant teacher trainer and director of Camp John Hope, near Perry, and State New Farmers of America executive secretary . Prior to 1947, Wilson was a NFA advisor at the 222 acre camp .
It was through his affiliation with the c~ mp that he gave of his time and effort in t he successful operation of the NFA

McKinley Wilson Forestry Camps that were conducted by the Georgia Forestry Commi ssion in cooperation with industry in the late 50's and early 60's.

Wilson obtained a B.S. Degree in Ed ucation from Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va ., in 1929. He earned a Masters Degree in Education from Tuskegee Institute, Tusk egee, Ala ., in 1954.
He holds an award for distinguished service in Agricultural Education, and is an honorary superior farmer of the New Farmers of America.
Wil son is a life member of the Ameri can Vocational Association and a com mittee member of the State ASCS. He has membership with the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association, National Teachers Association , Georgia Teachers and Education Association and Frontiers International. He is a Third Degree Mason.
Commenting on retirement, Wilson said , " I will be available for consultant work, and will make good use of my permanent fishing and hunting license".
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LETTERS

Fl RE PREVENTION
Although my letter is long overdue, I want to express our appreciation for the excellent job you did in plowing the firebreaks on our little place in Blackley County. My husband carried a crew up in February, I think, and after your preparations, they had no problems.
I had an opportunity today to go by the place and we are so pleased to see what the protective burning has accomplished. If we can continue this, we will not have to worry about a real destructive forest fire.
Sincerely, Mrs. W. S. Stewart Thomasville, Ga.
Fl RE SUPPRESSION
Just a note of thanks for the fine job your men rendered in controlling our fire on Thursday, March 27. These men were very cooperative and efficient in arriving just in time to control any loss that might have occurred.
Our county is indeed fortunate to have such a department to work with in times of need .
Best regards, Rodney Brown Dixisteel Buildings, Inc. Tallapoosa, Ga.
EDUCATION
We appreciate the Georgia Forestry Commission's contribution to the Liberty County Outdoor School Program.
Mr. Henry Swindell, Mr. Larry Smiley and Mr. M.F. Futch provided the 120 students and their teachers with field experiences relating to forest management, reforestation and fire prevention activities and demonstrations.
Sincerely, Robert I. Candler, Director Outdoor Education
I want to thank Louie Deaton for helping judge the South Fulton 4-H Achievement recently.
The Achievement turned out real well, and we had excellent participation. I know his job as judge was hard as it seems all of the boys did a good job.
I certaintly appreciate all he has done to help the 4-H program in South Fulton.
Sincerely yours,
Charles L. Cook Assistant County Agent
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The Counseling staff, Governor's Honors Program, appreciates the participation of Mr. Frank Craven in a very successful Career Night. It was evident that he was informed and enthusiastic about his career choice and willing to assist those who are in the difficult position of deciding upon a career.
Sincerely, Elizabeth B. Bowen Director of Counseling Governor's Honors Program
ARMED FORCES DAY
The 1969 Armed Forces Day Program at Robins Air Force Base was a tremendous success.
The success of the program can only be attributed to the excellent support and cooperation of all the people involved. The part your organization accepted in our program aided immeasurably in this accomplishment.
Sincerely, Andrew A. Chaffin Colonel, USAF Base Commander
TOUR
Mr. Ray Shirley we appreciate the efforts made by several members of your staff in making Mr. Antonio 's recent visit to Georgia interesting, informative and pleasant. He is a member of the Department of Forestry in the Philippines.
Your cooperation in having various phases of our Cooperative programs explained to foreign visitors has contributed much to the success of the FAO and similar programs.
Sincerely D. A. Craig Area Director U. S. Forest Service
My students and I want to thank you for the nost interesting visit at the Dougherty County Forestry Unit. We appreciate the time and information that you shared with us. It was a helpfu I and pleasant experience.
Sincerely, Ann B. Peacock Deerfield School Albany, Ga.
Please accept the thanks of the student body and the staff of the Forestry Department for Mr. Frank Craven 's efforts in our behalf during our recent student tour.
Sincerely, Walter D. Rice, chairman Division of Agricultural and Biological Education Haywood Technical Institute

Logging The
BOOKLET... Fred Galle, director, Horticulture, Callaway Gardens, and the A merican Horticultural Society have published an attractive and informative booklet, "Native and Some Introduced Azaleas for Southern Gardens - Kinds and Culture". The publication identifies the various species of Azaleas and describes the culture, enemies, transplantin g and propagation of the plants. Copies of the guide may be obtained from Galle at the Ida Callaway Foundation, Pine Mountain, Ga. 31822. Cost per copy is 75 cents plus ten cents handling charge.
Guy Kimmer, chief maintenance inspector, FAA, Atlanta District, recently conducted a Safety School for 35 Georgia Forestry Commission personnel and pilots from nearby airports. Pilots, district office and non flying supervisory personnel made up the student body from the Commission. The subject matter included Pilot Fatigue, Maintenance, PreFlight Checks and Rough Weather Flying.
REPORT... A Tree Farm report from the American Forest Institute shows Georgia second in Tree Farm acreage and third in the number of Tree Farms. Alabama ranks first in acreage with 7,818,994 acres. Georgia has 7,779,032 acres. Mississippi and Alabama rank one and two in number of Tree Farms with 3,969 and 2,861, respectively. Georgia has 2,470 Tree Farms as of June 1969.
TV SERIES...Smokey Bear, one of the most famous symbols in the United States, will star in a TV cartoon series starting in September. The weekly halfhour films will be shown for not less than two years on ABC Television Network stations on Saturday mornings.

Foresters ...
CONFERENCE .. .A conference to explore the expanding uses of forests will ~ttract professionals in forestry, re~rea tion, and wildlife from throughout the South. H. E. Ruark, director of the .sponsoring Georgia Forest Research Council, said the three-day conference is scheduled for November 5-6, 1969 at Callaway Gardens.

AI Smith, Fourth District forester, Gear:' gia Forestry Commission, Newnan, addresses state FFA Field Day participants at Indian Springs.

The Haddock Rural Fire Department, numbering 26 men, has completed the six hour course in Field and Brush Fire Suppression. I. B. Cooper, Jr. heads the volunteer unit. The course was taught by Donald C. Freyer, assistant Georgia Forestry Commission Sixth District forester, Milledgeville. The Unit operates within a six mile radius of Haddock.

OFFICERS...Ciarence Hilburn, ranger, Glynn County Forestry Unit, has been reelected president of the Glynn County Fire Chiefs Association. Other officers are Carl Hamilton, Jekyll Island fire chief, vice-president; Thomas Nichols, Brunswick fire chief, secretary ; and James L. Beasley, Glynco fire chief, treasurer.

AWARO ... Rudolph A. Wendelin, USDA art consultant, was presented this year's first "Silver Smokey". Under Secretary of Agriculture Phil Campbell made the presentation on behalf of the Smokey Bear Fire Prevention Campaign. Wendelin, who is Smokey Bear's official artist, has been associated with the program practically since its inception a quarter of a century ago .

A prescribed burning and weed tree control workshop was held for Seventh and Ninth District Georgia Forestry Commission forester and ranger personnel. Outdoor study areas were set up on the land of Paul Smith near Rome. The one-half acre demonstration areas illustrated rough reduction, site preparation, seed regeneration, we.Jd tree control and release of merchantable species. W. H. McComb, right, chief, Forest Management Division, Macon, headed the program.

Ernst V. Brender, Hitchiti Experimental Forest leader, has been recognized by the Society of American Foresters for his contributions to forestry and adherence to the code of ethics of the profession of Forestry. He was elected a member in 1934. The citation was presented by W. D. Hagenstein, SAF president, Portland, Ore.
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Georgia FORESTRY
September, 1969

SECOND-CLASS POST AGE PAID AT DRY BRANCH, GA.

The PADDY BEAVER is the Corps of Engineers new "Operation PLAY SAFE" symbol. Its concept is based on several different winning designs submitted in a recent Corps of Engineers contest to select a symbol emphasizing public safety at Corps reservoirs and other outdoor recreation projects across the nation.

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