a—Extent of existing forests considered in connection with increase of growth and consumption
b—Judicious selection of tree varieties for planting, and locality and soil conditions considered; possibility of value from growth on cut-over land
c—Methods of planting and cultivation, with cost of same, considering possibilities from cut-over lands
d—Anticipated results at maturity from trees so produced
e—Methods and costs of caring for and protecting existing forests
No. 2—Coal and fuel-oil resources
a—Extent of existing supplies, considered in connection with consumption
b—Extent of waste in production
c—Economic consumption, giving consideration to practical use of by-products
No. 3—Iron and steel resources
a—Supplies of raw material, considered in connection with consumption
b—Waste in production
c—Best methods of protecting finished products from destructive influences
The Committee will continue on the lines of investigation as shown, and holds itself in readiness to cooperate with the National Conservation Commission and its kindred and subsidiary organizations, as well as other National societies, for the furtherance of the great principles of Conservation of the Nation's resources.
The Committee:
A. S. Baldwin,
Chief Engineer Illinois Central R. R. Co. (Chairman)
Moses Burpee,
Chief Engineer Bangor and Aroostook Railroad
W. A. Bostwick,
Metallurgical Engineer Carnegie Steel Company
E. F. Busteed,
General Superintendent Canadian Pacific Railway
E. B. Cushing,
Southern Pacific Company
E. O. Faulkner,
Manager Tie and Timber Department, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe System
W. F. H. Finke,
Tie and Timber Agent Southern Railway
J. W. Kendrick,
Vice-President Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe System
A. L. Kuehn,
General Superintendent American Creosoting Company
G. A. Mountain,
Chief Engineer Canadian Railway Commission
Wm. McNab,
Principal Asst. Engineer Grand Trunk Railway
C. L. Ransom,
Resident Engineer Chicago and Northwestern Railway
[Signed] A. S. Baldwin
Chairman