Hardwood Association, Western Pine Association, California Pine 
Association, and many other associations are actively interested in 
many phases of forestry work. 
The attitude of the Naval Stores industry has already been 
mentioned. Other wood using industries, such as manufacturers of 
wood turning, handle and vehicle stock, novelties and box boards 
have given evidence of their interest in reforestation. Numerous 
regional and state development bureaus, like the Western North 
Carolina Development Company, have recognized the possibilities 
of complete land utilization in forestry. 
The American Tree Association, the California Forest Pro- 
tective Association, and the Minnesota Arrowhead Association are 
active in support of fundamentally sound legislation. Associations 
such as the Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo and the Loyal Legion 
of Loggers and Lumbermen have given much publicity to various 
oshases of forestry, especially fire protection. 
The American Forestry Association and the Western Forestry 
and Conservation Association have been important factors in obtain- 
ing national and state legislation, and in informing the public about 
‘he seriousness of our forest situation. The last-named organiza- 
dion conducts a forest research bureau which is now engaged in 
studying forest problems for eighteen large Pacific Coast timberland 
yperators. 
Many state chambers of commerce have standing committees on 
ratural resources which have taken an active interest in forestry 
work. A conservation committee has just been appointed by the 
Chamber of Commerce in Virginia. This committee is now en- 
gaged in gathering information about the forest situation in the 
state as a basis for a progressive program. 
Many chambers in other states have assisted state and federal 
authorities in forestry work. In California the activities of the 
State Chamber of Commerce have been particularly noteworthy. 
During the forest fire crisis of 1924, this organization raised funds 
to help meet the fire situation which was the worst that had ever ex- 
isted in the state. The chamber annually distributes forest fire 
literature. It has provided registers in several communities to assist 
the state and federal authorities in keeping a record of the where- 
abouts of tourists during the fire season. Through its subsidiary 
chambers and other organizations, it has done much in the develop- 
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