the voice of 255,000 forest owners in New York- representing an ownership of II million acres

Mrs. Luella Palmer, Membership Secretary, says of the 300 certified treefarmers in New York State, 86 or about 29% are members of NYFOA. Do youknow a certified tree farmer who is not a member? How about getting him tojoin with us? Don't you think every tree farmer should be a NYFOA member?

Vol. IV. No.8December 1966

CRANDALL MELVIN, JR. NYFOAFINANCE CHAIRMAN

It is with considerable pl e as ur ethat we announce the acceptance ofCrandall Melvin, Jr., age38as Chair-man of our important NYFOA Com-mittee on Finance.

Crandall is a graduate of SyracuseUniversity College of Law. He hasbeen active in a number of communi-ty affairs and in fund raising efforts.

For the City of Syracues he hasserved as Director on the Mayor'sCommission on Youth; on the Com-munity Chest in planning and as as-sistant treasurer. He is immediatepast President of Dunbar As s ociation.

For Syracuse University he wasactive in raising funds for the newFieldHouse, is presently working onfurthering the Syracuse Law Libraryand is amember of the Board of Vis-itors at Syracuse College of Law.

As a representative of the wellknown Citizens Foundation, he hasspoken extensively in the SyracuseMetropolitan area with the purposeof acquainting the Syracuse SchoolSystem and other schools with localbusiness and government. He has par-ticipated in a Government Forum andSeminar on Political Procedures andproblems of local government insti-tuted by the Citizens Foundation.

Crandall is Past President of theLiverpool Chamber of Commerce anda member of the Syracuse Chamberof Commerce. In the Rotary Club of(continued on page 4)

1966 - A 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF TREE FARM MOVEMENT

In a letter to Tree Farmers across the nation Charles A. Gillette, Manag-ing Director, American Forest Products Industries, Washington, D. C. said"Tree Farming is a conspicuously American way of doing things, A genera-tion ago, this nation faced a timber famine. A good many factors have helpedrevers e this trend, and tree farming has been one of the leading factors. With-out government subsidy or edict, tree farming has quietly followed a bold blue-print to meet the nation's need for wood and wood pr oducts. "

Then after several paragraphs referring to the patriotic side of tree farm-ing, and the opportunity for developing recreational programs to meet "apub-lic responsibility" the Managing Director takes an opt irn is tic view of "the fu-ture market of the tree farmers' product," warns against over extension ofgovernment land acquisition and concludes by saying "Tree farmers are goodstewards of the renewable natural land resources of the nation. Let them re-main so, and AFPI will continue to ch arrip ion their cause."

As many now know, the tree farm movement started in the West in 1941with the Weyerhaeuser owned Clemons tree farm near Montesano in Washing-ton dedicated as Tree Farm No. 1.

By coincidence the man who first coined the phrase "tree farm" in printwas a fraternity brother of your editor, a journalist by profession and pub-lisher of a Montesano newspaper. His name, Chapin Collins. The term "treefarm" caught on because it gave laymen an understanding better than the pro-fes.sional forester's term "sustained yield forestry."

.The tree farm movement has served to generate across the nation, an ex-traordinary amount of pub Iic and down to earth layman's interest in the sub-ject of forestry. It has served to dr arnat iz e the possibilities of private fores;-ry enterprises and private forest industry, demonstrating an alternative t ogovernment owne r ship and government regulation p r ac t iced in many countriesaround the world.

The spirit of the tree farm rn ov em ent has served to awaken an increasingnumber of private f ore s t land owners to their responsibilities as stewards offorest land and that "ownership", over' it l o-ig view, is always temporar.y asfar as individuals are concerned.

In the opinion of this editor, Arne r ica is in great need of this quality ofcitizenship. We are proud at present to hav e among our NYFOA members,86 certified tree farmers. We hope that number is going to grow significantly.Giving support to the tree farm movement in New York State, is one of th emain reasons for our existence.

WE ARE DELIGHT ED'

Mrs. Gustav SchwabHotel Westbury69th St. and Madis on Ave.New York, N. Y. 10021

November 5, 1966

Forest Owner

Dear Sir:May I congratulate you upon the

very attractive new masthead for"Forest Owner?" It is charming' Ihave just read, with much pleasure"Forest Owner" for October. I ammuch interested in forest land aroundSalisbury, Conn. which you mention.Second, I was at Lake Mohonk lastsummer and was delighted to hearfrom Mr. Smiley that some memberof a publishing co. relating to forest-ry had been there.

With best wishes for every success,Sincerely yours,(signed) Alice C. Schwab

OUR PLEASURE'

Hudson River Valley CommissionBruce HowlettAssociate Executive DirectorIona IslandBear Mountain, N. Y. 10911

November 7, 1966

Dear Mr. Carlson,Mr. Howlett, as well as other

members of his staff, were truly in-terested in the copies of "ForestOwner" sent with your letter of Nov-ember 1.

It is our pleasure to add yourname, as well as that of the Associa-tion, to our mailing list for forth-coming is sues of the Newsletter andother publications of this Commis-sion.

Very truly yours,

(signed) Ethel L. PhillipsSecretary to Bruce Howlett

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LANDOWNERS REQ'uESTTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

During the past thr ee fis cal years,the Soil Conservation Service gavetechnical assistance to more than13,500 rural landowners to developone or more recreation areas on theirland.

About 2,700 of these landownersplan to shift to recreation as theirmain source of income.

IN PRAISE OF TREE FARMS

A husband-wife team of authors havereviewed the history of Tree Farmsin a newly published book Tree Farms-·Harvest for the Future by Dorothyand Joseph Dowdell of Sacramento,Calif.

The 25 year history of Tree Farm-ing has brought a turning point in A-merican Forestry according to theauthors, transforming Americafroma nation of declining timber reservestoa nation of growing timber resour-ces. There are now nearly 30,000Tree Farmers managing nearly 67million acres of tax paying timber-land across the nation.

"All across America, tree farm-ers are bringing life and beauty tothe land," say the Dowdells. "Eachtree farmer is doing far more thanjust raising a crop; he is creating acomplex community--a forest.

"A Forest has many values. It isa storehouse of raw material to themanufacturer, a watershed to the sur-rounding land, a place to hunt and fishto the sportsman, a calling to the for-ester, a source of tax revenue to thecommunity, a region for free recre-ation to the young family, a refugefor wildlife, a haven of serenity toall who enter.

"The young forests that the treefarmers are now caring for will pro-vide the material for products not yetinvented for people still unborn. "

(Source: Brainerd Daily DispatchMay 17, 1966)

PRESIDENT'S TELEGRAM AT RE-DEDICATION OF FIRST TREE FARMMONTESANO, WASHINGTONMAY 1966

"The majesty of America rises inlarge measure from its abundant re-sources, andthesemust be cultivatedas they are conserved to fulfill ourhuman and material needs. As thefarming of trees enhances one of ourgreatest natural pos ses s ions, it servesthe interests of the nation. I send bestwishes to all of you who are deter-mined to perpetuate our forest re-sources. - Lyndon B. Johnson"

Members help NYFOA to grow.

FOREST SERVICE CAMPGROUNDS

In 1965 Forest Service camp-grounds, picnic areas, and otherfacilities were expanded to accom-modate419, 179personsat onetime-·about 30,000 more than previously.

NEED TO P LAN FOR FOREST USE

(Editor's Note: John was one of thespeakers at our 4th Fall MeetingLuncheon October 1, at Delhi Tech,Delhi, N. Y. Here he emphasizes thatNYFOAmembers need to alert to landuse planning going on in their area. )

Dear Mr. Car Is on:

There is one impression which youapparently were left with that I wouldlike to correct if possible and in fur-ther discussions with the membersof the Associationyou might pass theword along. The point is this. Whilewe feel that a good deal of land is un-suited for urbanizing development be-cause of topography and other naturalcharacteristics, it is just this landthat may be most suited for fores tryand as s ociated activities. We believe,therefore, it is just as important todis courage urbanizing developmentin areas which are not suited for itbut which are suited for forestry asit is to exercise any other form ofland use control. In essence, I thinkwe have come to a positive approachin zoning in that we try to dete rm inewhat a given area of land is best suit-ed for and then we try to arrange theland use controls so as to encouragethis type of development and dis cour-age others which might tend to inter-fere with the best use. This, I think,applies equally to residential, com-mercial, industrial, agricultural,forest or any other form of land use.

This is the sort of thing I wantedto convey at our meeting and if I didnot I failed to outline that which I thinkis the principal reason why membersof the New York Forest Owners As-sociation might be interested in whatthe planning boards of the Town andVillage of Delhi or any other planningboards, for th at-ma tte r , might be doing.

Very truly yours,

SARGENT -WEBSTER-CRENSHAW &FOLLEYArchitects, Engineers, Planners

John V. VatetDirector of Planning

ST ATES WITH LARGEST FORESTACREAGE

In the continental United States, Cal-iforniahas 42,500,000 acres; Oregon30,700,000 acres; Georgia 26, 400, 000acres and Texas 23,900,000.

PROGRESS'"Over the past two and a half dec-

ades we have seen more progress inforestry in the United States than o-ver all the preceding two centuries.This was made possible by the finecooperation between private, state,and federal agencies, the forestryschool's, and the many conservationorganizations which have supportedand fostered better forest practicesonallfo:restlands regardless of theirownership.

"We look forward to even greaterprogress in the next 25 years for on-lywith continued cooperation and sus-tained effort can we hope to meet thenation's growing needs for wood prod-ucts, water, wildlife and outdoor rec-reation. "

(Source: American Forest ProductsIndustries, Inc. Nov. 8, 1966)

TAX ESCALATION FORCESTax es calation for cing agricultur-

alland out of production continues tobe of concern. Latest state to con-sider assessing farm and forest landon its present use is Washington,where the State Grange is proposinga constitutional amendment.

The problem occurs where expand-ing industrial and res idential devel-opment raises the value of adjoiningland--and consequently the tax bur-den onthose lands. Where farm landis involved, owners frequently find itnecessary to sellout because the ag-ricultural operation is uneconomic atsuch high tax levels.

A. Lars Nelson, Master of theWashington Grange, says this has"resulted in vast areas of good farmland around our cities, taking goodland out of production, and forcing itinto speculative hands. " The Grangeproposes assessment of agriculturaland forest land on the basis of itscurrent usage. Three years of backtaxes assessed on the full market val-ue would be collected if the land werediverted to other uses.

A similar constitutional amend-ment is being considered by the vo-ters in Texas.

(Source: Nat. Ass. Soil & WaterCons. Dist. Nov. 8, 1966)

PAPER PROGRESS

Paper walls are just one of themany revolutionary new uses for pa-per. There are more than [2,000kinds of paper and 100,000 uses forthem.

4TH FALL MEETING - CONCLUDES AT DELHI TECH

Arriving a half hour late at the campus of the two years State -UniversityAgricultural and Technical College at Delhi where several new buildings sig-nified a vital and expanding educational institution, NYFOA members com-pleted their 90 mile tour of the Catskills which had started that morning atMohonk Mountain House, Saturday October 1.

With anticipation of a savory luncheon, head table guests were greetedand guided by Henry S. Kernan, member of NYFOA arrangement committeeandsoon90persons were being expertly served by some 15 smartly red uni-formed Delhi Tech students in the Hotel, Motel and Resort Management course.They carried out with fines s e, their catering under the watchful eye of an in-structor - a former French chef. The dining room was colorful with gener-ou s use of table autumn decorations, and huge picture windows behind an "L"shaped head table, let in a Delaware County autumn scene of flaming maplemingled with evergreens on nearby and distant hills.

The menu was tops, the food served piping hot and Delhi Tech studentsdemonstrated their excellence in performance and spirit.

With characteristic care NYFOASecond Vice President Arthur E. Rasmus-sen served expertly as MC, first presenting President Hanaburgh, otherNYFOAofficers and guests at the head table and then in turn introduced guestspeakers leading off with Dr. William R. Kunsela, Delhi Tech President whoat once established rapport with his reference to early woods experience inthe use of a crosscut saw and balky horses. Dr. Kunsela in "Some RandomThoughts in Developing Natural Res ources for the Catskill Area" likened theCatskill area to Bavaria, Germany, with similar people, streams, and hills.He cited the great appeal of the Catskills to the 1/3 of the nation's populationbetween Baltimore and Boston. Regarding needs of the Catskill area, Dr.Kunselaexpressedconcernwith water pollution, water supply, and improvedroads for smaller towns.

To meet future needs of the Catskill area, Delhi Tech is working to supplylow cost education opportunity for some 4500 people who may be trained insuch skills as plumbing, carpentry and baking. Presently Delhi Tech is ac-cepting some 700 high school graduates each year out of 2200 who apply.Special 2 year courses such as business with 450 students, construction with250, andHotelManagement with 250 students - provide high quality educationat low cost of $2,000 per student.

Viewing the total natural resources of the Catskill area, and the meansfor fuller utilization of forests, water and recreation, Dr, Kuns ela remarked,. "Few people are being turned out, trained for the overall development of thenatural resources of an area. "He added that "carryover sports" such ashunting, fishing and skiing are being taught at Delhi.

ArtRasmussenthenpresented John J. Vatet, Director for Planning, Sar-gent, Webster, Crenshaw & Folley, well known architectural and planningfirm of Syracuse, who discussed "Progress Report on Planning: Village andTown of Delhi." John pointed out that power for planning lies within localgroups.

Towns have the power to determine the pattern of development. Central toplanning is always the question of what is the best use of land in anyone area.He said that land is limited and that Delaware County may be "filled up" by1985 or 1990. Because of topography, a good deal of land with 15% or moreof slope is unsuited to horne sites.

The love for the outdoors, for rural living, is bringing new people to Del-aware County. Natural beauty concern brings with it responsibility to preserveor conserve natural resources.

Art Rasmussen who is also Vice President of Delaware County Conserva-tion Association then introduced Maurice G. Postley, President, DelawareCounty ConservationAssociation, a journalist of many talents who after ser-vice in a wide range of responsible experience in several assignments in NewYork City "retired" to Franklin, Delaware County, to find himself challengedand stimulated by conservation needs of the area and presently an effectivecatalyst to crystalize new land owner s and long time re sidents into a new andactive participation in fish pond building, tree planting, forest improvement,soil and water conservation. Maurice, after saying he was going to be brief,likening his talk to the final act in a three ring circus, decried the apathy,the Let ha r zv , that has retarded conservation progress. Then he rapidly re-(continued on page 4)

Crandall Melvin, Jr. -2-(continued from page 1)

Syracuse he has served on the Pro-gram Committee, Membership Com-mittee and Community Service Com-mittee. He is Treasurer of the On-ondaga Historical As s ociation; since1960 has been Treasurer of the Sonsof the American Revolution. He is atrustee and attorney for the Liver-pool Methodist Church.

As an active Republican h~ is aDirector and Treasurer of the Repub-lican Citizens Committee and helpedto organize and became first presi-dent of the Young Republicans.

For the Girl Scouts he serves asattorney for the Central New York GirlScout Council, and for the Boy Scoutsis Sustaining Membership Chairmanfor the Oneida District. In 1963 he wasactive in getting underway the drivefor the Dunbar-Huntington BuildingFund and served as campaign chair-man of fund drive for Onondaga Chap-ter, Association for Help of Retard-ed Children.

Crandall Melvin, Jr. is a Direc-tor of Companion Life Insurance Com-pany; Director of Diefendorf GearCompany; Director of The MerchantsNational Bank and Trust Company ofSyracuse.

He is a member of the OnondagaCounty Bar Association, AmericanBar Association and Banking LawSection of the New York Bar Associ-ation.

BARK AND CHIPSAmethod of making a building ma-

terial containing about 50 percent barkor wood chips has been tested by theSwedish Institute for Materials Testing.

President: David H. HanaburghCraft Lane, Buchanan, N. Y. 10511

Treasurer-Membership Secretary:Mrs. Luella B. Palmer157 Ballantyne Rd.Syracuse, N. Y. 13205

Editor-Secretary: Floyd E. CarlsonCollege of ForestrySyracuse, N. Y. 13210

(continued from page 3) 4TH FALL MEETING - OCTOBER 1, 1966

viewed the objectives of the Delaware County Conservation Association. Itwas a lively and timely final touch to the tour and luncheon which concludedthe 4th Annual Fall Meeting of the NYFOA.

Our thanks to Norman Richards, Chairman of Arrangements, with assist-ance of Bill Fraser, Henry Kernan, Mrs. Pederson and Dan Smiley.

Our thanks likewise to John Ridings, Chairman of Program Committee,and his helpers: Art Rasmussen, Norm Richards, Gerry Stairs, and HenryWilliams.

Ourthanks alsoto all the capable and talented speakers and to Luella Pal-mer IS Committee on Registration including Renee Doster, Jeanne Miller,Gladys Najer and Katey Smith.

Our Annual Fall M:eetings have been great occasions! Plan to attend thenext one I

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RE: NYCTGA SIZE AND RELATIONTO NYFOA

A number of our NYFOA membersals 0 belong to another or ganizationconcerned with trees. We refer tothe New York Christmas Tree Grow-ers Association, Inc. Robert J. Ul-lery, Editor of The Bulletin publishedquarterly by the NYCTGA is also aNYFOA member. Responding to ourquestion as to the size of NYCTGAhe wrote:

"The New York Christmas TreeGrowers Association during 1966 hasthe second largest membership ofany similar ass ociation in the UnitedStates. New York has 297 membergrowers exceeded only by Michiganwhich has 298 growers.

"Our in~ase in dues a few yearsago to $15. 00 per year served to re-duce our membership somewhat, butwe feel the dedication of the presentgroup is greater and the activity

which can be supported is strongerthan previously. "

NYCTGA (cont'd)Claude Heit of 15 Lyceum Street,

Geneva is acting president. Amongtheir other officers and directors al-so members of NYFOA are: RogerR. Abell, Secretary-Treasurer, Cla-rence; Forest Allen, Wellsville; Rich-ard Downey, Lowville; Kenneth Eb-erley, Whitesboro; Robert Westfall,East Otto, and Francis M. Wroblew-ski.

Very cordial relations exist be-tween the two associations. Mr. Ul-lery has already called attention toNYFOA in The Bulletin. We arepleased to suggest that NYFOA mem-bers with special interest in growingChristmas trees may find the NYCTGAa valuable source of information andcontacts and wish to become a mem-ber. For further information writeFrancis M. Wroblewski, ExecutiveSecretary, New York Christmas TreeGrowers Association, Inc. , 753 DoatStreet, Buffalo, New York 14211. Mr.Wroblewski is a charter member ofNYFOA.

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