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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 "Forests and Forestry" CorrespondenceFOREST AND FORESTRY by David A. Anderson and William A. Smith. Danville, Illinois: The Interstate Printers and Publish- ers, Inc., 1970, 357 pp., $6.95 Forests and, Forestry is a text that will provide a better understanding of forestry. The text is well organized; the sentences are very short and meaningful; and in considera- tion of the comprehensive coverage of the fieUL - -of .forestry._the. detail --o£ -each- subject is good. The greater portion of the book is applicable to forestry throughout the United States. However, the tables and illustrations are generally restricted to the thirteen southern states. The twenty -one page introductory chapter is typical of the fact - crammed twelve chap- ters that follow. Forestry is well defined and the history of forestry education in the United States is detailed. A section on the importance of forests to the South is fully documented with tables and statistical data. The history of forestry in the United States, the beginning of state forestry, and the origin and functions of other federal agencies concerned with forestry are narrated. The first chapter also explains the beneficial in- fluences and the social and economic values of forests. Topics included in other chapters of the text are: how trees grow and reproduce, tree identification, land and timber measure- ments, the forest environment, silviculture, forestry economics, range management in the South, wood characteristics and identifica- tion, harvesting, preservation of wood, fires, insects and disease. Each chapter is concluded with review questions, .suggested activities, and a bibliog- raphy. The 25 page index is a good indica- tor of the volume of factual data in this book. There is also a 21 page glossary. Mr. Anderson is head of the Information and Education Department of the Texas Forest Service at Texas A and M Univer- sity. He has had 36 years of forestry experi- ence. Mr. Smith is Extension Forester of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service at Texas A and M University. He has had experience in all segments of public and private forestry. The text is directed toward vocational agricultural teachers and students. It will provide private forest land owners with current information on technical forestry assistance programs and other data essential to good forest management. Potential for- estry students would do well to study this text in conjunction with their career de- cision making. Youth organizations that are oriented toward the out -of -doors would also do well to have a copy in their library. Frank H. Armstrong University of Vermont `OUCkI - y 150 � � The Agricultural Education Magazine EDPRESS Vol. 43 March 1971 No. 9 FOREST AND FORESTRY by David A. Anderson and William A. Smith. Danville, Illinois: The Interstate Printers and Publish- ers, Inc., 1970, 357 pp., $6.95 Forests and, Forestry is a text that will provide a better understanding of forestry. The text is well organized; the sentences are very short and meaningful; and in considera- tion of the comprehensive coverage of the fieUL - -of .forestry._the. detail --o£ -each- subject is good. The greater portion of the book is applicable to forestry throughout the United States. However, the tables and illustrations are generally restricted to the thirteen southern states. The twenty -one page introductory chapter is typical of the fact - crammed twelve chap- ters that follow. Forestry is well defined and the history of forestry education in the United States is detailed. A section on the importance of forests to the South is fully documented with tables and statistical data. The history of forestry in the United States, the beginning of state forestry, and the origin and functions of other federal agencies concerned with forestry are narrated. The first chapter also explains the beneficial in- fluences and the social and economic values of forests. Topics included in other chapters of the text are: how trees grow and reproduce, tree identification, land and timber measure- ments, the forest environment, silviculture, forestry economics, range management in the South, wood characteristics and identifica- tion, harvesting, preservation of wood, fires, insects and disease. Each chapter is concluded with review questions, .suggested activities, and a bibliog- raphy. The 25 page index is a good indica- tor of the volume of factual data in this book. There is also a 21 page glossary. Mr. Anderson is head of the Information and Education Department of the Texas Forest Service at Texas A and M Univer- sity. He has had 36 years of forestry experi- ence. Mr. Smith is Extension Forester of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service at Texas A and M University. He has had experience in all segments of public and private forestry. The text is directed toward vocational agricultural teachers and students. It will provide private forest land owners with current information on technical forestry assistance programs and other data essential to good forest management. Potential for- estry students would do well to study this text in conjunction with their career de- cision making. Youth organizations that are oriented toward the out -of -doors would also do well to have a copy in their library. Frank H. Armstrong University of Vermont `OUCkI - y 150 � � Vermont Ag Teachers Journal Vol. XXXVII - No. 2 February 1971 FORESTS AND FORESTRY by David A. Anderson and William A. Smith A New Publication from Copyright,1970 THE INTERSTATE x + 357 Pages Printers & Publishers, Inc. 6 x 9 ", Hard Bound 19 -27 North Jackson Street List Price, $6.95, less Danville, Illinois 61832 educational discounts Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 71- 115850 The forest resources of the United States have played an important role in the development of the Nation. In early America they provided logs for houses and fortifications, fuel for cooking and warming fires, and provided the environment for fish and wildlife for food. Lumber produced in early sawmills was the principal -,' item of commerce to Europe and helped build cities, rising rapidly, across the American Continent. Today, the forest resources supply the raw material for the American wood -using in- dustry, adding over $30 billion annually to the Nation's gross national product. Thousands of products are made from wood -- from paper to plastics - -.from plywood to fabrics. Over 10,000 different items made from wood or its derivatives supply America's needs. ry FORESTS AND FORESTRY has been written specifically to provide vocational agriculture teachers, students of vocational agriculture, and forest land owners current informa- tion on forestry in a simplified manner. The chapter titles show the comprehensive coverage of the book: I. Introduction to Forestry IX. Wood Characteristics, Indentifica- II. Tree Study tion, and Uses 111. Land Timber Measurements X. Harvesting and Manufacturing IV. .The Forest and Its Environment Forest Products V. Silvicultural Practices XI. Wood Preservation VI. Artificial Reforestation XII. Fire in the Forests V11. The Economics of Forest Management XIII. Protecting Forests from Other VIII. -Management of Forest Ranges in Destructive Agents the South The "Miscellaneous Tables Used in Forestry" are a valuable addition to the book, and include the following: (1) Length; Unit Conversion Factors, with Approximate Values. (2) Area or Surface; Unit Conversion Factors, with Approximate Values. (3) Approximate Quantities of Forest Products Represent by 1,000 Feet of Timber Board Measure_. (4) Number of Trees Per Acre by Various Methods of Spacing. (5) Scribner Decimal C Log Rule. (6) The International Log Rule. (7) Gross Volume of -Tree, Scribner Log Rule. (8) Gross Volume of Tree, Doyle Log Rule. There is also a 21 -page glossary which defines the important terms which the student needs to know and to understand. v WISCONSIN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES r STEVENS POINT. WISCONSIN 54481 April 12, 1971 F.s. D ApR 171971 . The Interstate Printers and Publishers ,T, FOREST SERVICE 19 -27 North Jackson Street Danville, Illinois 61832 Gentlemen: Thank you for sending the book Forests and Forestry by Anderson and Smith. The book is being reviewe3 Fey our forestry staff, and we will let you know our recommendations for course adoption as soon as possible. I would like to draw to your attention, however, one type- setting error on Page 173 under Porous and Non - Porous Woods. The left- column title "Ring Porous" should be over the right -hand column; the right -hand column titled "Non- Porous" should be on the left. Again, thank you for your cooperation. You will be hearing from us shortly. Sincerely, l0 Carl H. Lee Associate Professor of Forestry j QQ -� ``�� �y ` MAIL T DEPT. - LOCATION SUBJECT __ MESSAGE: f� �� �/ is � � ►� ii ' � .r //r � ,�` f ORIGINATOR DO NOT WRITE 1 3ELOW THIS LINE / SIGNED REPLY � v av J DEPT.- LOCATION SIGNED DATE BEND PARTS 1 AND 3 WITH CARBON INTACT - PART 3 WILL BE RETURNED WITH REPLY E -Z -RITE REPLY COPY 1202 Foster Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 June 1, 1971 Mr. Russell Guin Interstate Printers & Publishers 19 -27 North Jackson Danville, Illinois 61832 Dear Russell: I have an odd request to make, assuming you can handle. It came up as a result of a plane trip to New York City last week. Briefly, can you send a copy of_ Forests and Forestry to Mr. Edwin Singer, 3642 Aransas Avenue, Corpus Christi and bill Mr. Ernest Brown, Moroney, Beissner & Co., 1300 Bank of the Southwest Building, Houston, Texas 77002, for the cost of such ($6. 95) ? A further request is that someone write in the book, front page, "Best wishes" followed by names, written, of D. A. Anderson and Ernest Brown. With kindest personal regards, Yours very truly, P. lul b D. A. Al DAA/ jk Frot - A the Desk of t Russell L. Guin VAA- C( UARCO BUSINESS FORMS - WATSEKA, ILL. W V 0 Z W I .- a V a 0 I Ili' IS t�< tsz zx V Z V OC Lu N = w C V1 K O J ::),o m CD V) O Z 0 In a Q Z o > -'o J Ln a a 0: Z w Lu0J� ~ V) > N ZY V Z w CL 0 u Q W Q' Q LLI Z 0 CL U)= -0 c 0 O w v m O � Z } V O C T Z a - Q O w > rn 3 'a 3 � a L fl; All ft, Aj tag n C; 4 k� ct C'Zt) NOJo �-0 1202 Foster Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 June 21, 1971 Mr. Russell Guinn Interstate Printers and Publishers Jackson at Van Buren Danville, Illinois 61832 Dear Russell: I write to determine your interest in the production of a Manual of Trees for the Southwest, or perhaps the South, such to be in pocket style. At present, this is but an idea, but within the next two years it is to become a reality. It is something I have thought of for some time in filling an existing need. There is no such field guide on the market today, as I visualize it. For over 20 years I have been involved in one way or another with the attached publication. It sells at cost for about 70� today. Each year we sell about 10, 000 copies and sales never let up. Each Southern state has a somewhat similar publication. Yet, this publication has many deficiencies as a field guide to the identification of trees. And, I do not believe the price is the factor of sales. People are just interested, and becoming more interested in trees. As I see it, $2. 50 or $3.00 would be no deterrent to sales. This is but a sketch outline of the proposal to seek your interest. I can relate in greater details if you desire. Let me have your reactions toward its publication. With kindest personal regards, Yours very truly, D. A. Anderson DAA/ jk Enclosure THE PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS, INC. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 61832 TELEPHONE AREA 217 446 -0500 July 6, 1971 Mr. D. A. Anderson 1202 Foster Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Dear Andy: Thanks for thinking of good old Interstate in connection with the Manual of Trees for the Southwest, or South as you say. We certainly are not disinter— ested in this publication but I do wonder who buys the book. I am wondering whether it is purchased by people we reach now. If it is bought by the general public then it is difficult to sift out the prospects for the book. Who has been buying those 10,000 copies -- schools, forestry people, or the general pub- lic? ,,� I'm surprised that you sell 10,000 copies of your book when the other states have similar publications. It must be pretty good. Let's explore this further for if we can sell anyways near 10,000 copies, we're interested. While I'm writing you let me mention another thing that involves future revi— sions of the Forestry Book. You will recall that we took the name "Southern" off the title with the hope of selling the book clear across the country. After the book was out I discovered that there is still a lot of southern references that tend to identify the book particularly with the South. I will say that the new title has increased the sales. You might go through the book and note the southern flavor with the thought that if and when a revision comes up we can make the book still more universal. Just for your information sales have gone this way, starting with last week and running backwards by weeks: 16, 35, 20, 7, and 13. This week we sent 1600 copy_ Ito various State Book Depositories for use in State Contracts. Hope they sell �j them all. It is always good to hear from you, Andy. C6 35 Yours tru , 2-0 QQ Russell L. Guin Al RLG/f s l �o 36o j G 210 -S� 1202 Foster Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 July 16, 1971 Mr. Russell L. Guin The Interstate Printers and Publishers Danville, Illinois 61832 Dear Russell: Your letter of July 6 is acknowledged. Do you plan to be at the Conservation Education Association Meeting at Ann Arbor, Michigan, August 15 -19? If so, I will avail myself of the opportunity of discussing this matter with you in greater depth than herein. With respect to "Forest Trees of Texas," the Texas Forest Service sells such for 80�, including tax. It is, as I said earlier, a good seller. I relate this to the fact that everyone is interested in trees in some way, and particularly now during the "environ- mental binge. " The people who purchase it is the general public. It would be difficult to pin -point the audience. It includes Scout leaders, school teachers, women and men in garden clubs. and nature lovers in general. Of course, its reasonableness in cost is no doubt a factor in sales, but as I related earlier, I doubt that price alone would be a factor for a better text. For example, the present text does not include many species common to south and west Texas, thus limiting its value for reference. Also, the text itself is not fully descriptive as to identification of species, one with another. This also relates to descriptions (copy). Many interesting items, such as medical value, etc. , is not included in copy. I could go on. As to "somewhat similar" texts in other states, I would say that they do not compare with the Texas publication in quality and content, with perhaps two exceptions. -2- And, for the most part, species are about the same through- out the South except for the sub - tropical area of Florida and the northeastern Southern states. If you are interested, I would like to draft up a sample of what I have in mind that would make for a better treatise. But now, let me touch on Forests and Forestry. You men- tioned sending 1600 copies to book depositories. In what states are these depositories? Perhaps I can help on sales if I knew the states. How has the sale of the book been in general since its release, copy-wise? I recognize the Southern flavor of the text, but as you may recall from earlier correspondence, this was the decision made. In a revision, however, we can make many improvements toward making it nationwide. Incidentally, I am making progress on the "Vocational Agri- culture Teaching Guide" as a supplement to the text, Forests and Forestry I am working with a Vo Ag committee on this. When it is completed I shall send you a copy. It should help on sales of the text. With kindest personal regards, Yours very truly, D. A. An4 rson DAA/ jk 1202 Foster Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 July 26, 1971 Mr. Freddie M. Jordon Information & Education Director Mississippi Forestry Commission 1106 Woolfolk State Office Bldg. Jackson, Mississippi Dear Freddie: I just found out through the publisher of my book (with W. A. Smith) Forests and Forestry, that the Department of Education in Mississippi adopted it as did Texas. While they ordered but a couple hundred copies to start, I was glad to hear of it, and cannot help but feel that you were of help in the adoption. I did want to express my thanks to you for what help you may have given. It is, as you know, geared toward vocational agriculture teachers as well as the general city man. I might point out that I am near completion of a Vocational Agriculture Teaching Guide (for Vo Ag teachers) that will comple- ment the text. It is being prepared for Texas teachers. I am doing this in my official role with the TFS. In connection therewith, there is also being developed a series of color overlays (by the Texas Edu- cation Agency) that will complement the Guide as a teaching tool. I shall send you a copy of the Guide when finalized. I understand also, that Oklahoma is presently considering the text for adoption and send a copy of this communication to Al Engstrom for his information. Again, my thanks. With kindest personal regards, Yours very truly, D. . Anderson DAM! cc: Al Er i- THE PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS, INC. DANVILLE. ILLINOIS 61832 TELEPHONE AREA 217 446 -0500 July 20, 1971 Mr. D. A. Anderson 1202 Foster Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 Dear Andy: Your letter of July 16th was here when I returned from a Canadian fishing trip. I should say "so called" fishing trip because the wind was so high that fishing was poor. Yes, I plan to attend the CEA Meeting in Ann Arbor probably going up on the 15th. Have not made a reservation yet. That will give us an opportunity to visit about the various matters mentioned in our letters. About the state adoption, we sent Texas 1500 forestry books first, as what they call samples, and are to send them 2000 more. Fortunately, the books they call samples are really paid for in the long run. We are submitting the book for C oma adoption just now and of course do not know how that will come out. Then too, Miss adopted the book, but they ordered only a couple hundred copies. Our big sale will be in Texas with a scattering clear across the country. I just checked the inventory record and note that last week we sent out 19 copies and in the four preceding weeks 68, 61, 16, 65. That gives you a little idea as to how they are moving. I'll be looking forward to seeing you in Ann Arbor. 5� RLG/ljm 6000 �(v 300 0a Z 3000 2. J$oo 3 D 0 �g 9 Z very truly, Russell L. Guin i9 L9 1S - o 0 g oo goy^ 32D!✓7� JOHN DELL WILLIAMS GOVERNOR: CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONERS C. R. CAVIN ESS H. J. CURRAN M. W. MCCORMICK FORESTRY COMMISSION G. B PETERS J. D. SIBLEY 1106 WOOLFOLK BLDG. JACKSON, MISS. 39201 354 -7124 OLSON SMITH STATE FORESTER July 30, 1971 WENDELL D. LACK File: 290.0 Mr. D. A. Anderson 1202 Foster Avenue College Station, Texas Dear Andy: This acknowledges your letter in regard to your book Forests and Forestry I deeply appreciate your thanks, but your book sold itself. We are far more grateful to you and Mr. Smith for providing us with forestry information in this form. It was desperately needed. As Chairman of the Conservation Education Councils Bibliography Committee, I look forward to your teaching guide. Incidentally, it is pleasing to me to note that Forestry Conservation teaching material, etc., is ahead in the field of conservation. Best wishes in your present undertaking. Sincerely, reddie M. Jordan I & E Director FMJ:bjd 0 "SERVING MISSISSIPPIANS SINCE 1926" • SHIPPING MEMO THE INTERSTATE PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS 19 -27 North Jackson Danville, Illinois 61832 Bill to: THIS COPY IS TO ACCOMPANY SHIPMENT Date: August 16, 1971 For Internal Use Only Not an invoice - ®O NOT pay from this memo. T .Collect Shipped via _« Spec ial Handling - -- -- -- AM Prepaid BY - -- - -- -- -- -- - - - - -- — Amount $ Description: 5 Copi of FORESTS AND FOMTRY #1165 Remarks: Mr. (ruin asked me to send these to you with our compliments, Ship to: Xr. D. A. Anderson 1202 Poster Avenue College Station, Texas 77843 Stryr ed��_..._Y__Paul A. Sims Consignee: Please acknowledge the receipt of the above material, in good condition by signing -->: Received TRIGG TWICHELL 1317 Ardenwood Road AUSTIN, TEXAS 7 722 s'�' 7i /azl u WMI "l/ -46 4 1VI22 1 /V( THE PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS, INC. DANVILLE. ILLINOIS 61832 TELEPHONE AREA 217 446 -0500 November 12, 1971 Mr. D. A. Anderson, Head Information & Education Dept. Texas Forest Service College Station, Texas 7784; Dear Andy: Thank you very much for your letter of November 3 and the copy of your "Forestry 'Teaching Guide." This really should stimulate the use of the Forestry book in your State. I take it that the Forestry Service paid the bill on this edition. I was sitting here trying to think of some way whereby we could make a saleable product out of it. As it stands now, of course, it is too strong in Texas flavor for much use elsewhere. The second drawback is that it would be a single copy sale to the teach— er only. Did you have any ideas along this line? Just for your information, inasmuch as you had an opportunity to meet her at the Michigan meeting, my good wife passed away very suddenly, with a heart attack, on October 28th. It was a tremen— dous shock and I am just now beginning to adjust to reality. Fifty — one years is a long time to have lived � ether and I suppose the longer the greater the void when it en s. truly, Russell L. Guin RLG/f s RECEIVED P!0V 1 7 1971 TWAS 3'2 "FRIME 1202 Foster Avenue College Station, Texas 77840 November 18, 1971 PERSONAL ATTENTION Mr. Russell L. Guin The Interstate Printers and Publishers, Inc. Danville, Illinois 61832 Dear Russell: Your November 12 letter is acknowledged. I was most surprised to hear of the passing of your wife and extend to you my condolences. As you stated, I had the pleasure of meeting her at the CEA meeting in Michigan. She was one swell person. As to the "Forestry Teaching Guide," Russell, it was, as you assumed, produced by the Service. It was given gratis to the vocational agriculture teachers in the pine- hardwood area as a means of stimulating interest in the teaching of forestry. Also, as you noted, it was produced as a supplement to the text, Forests and Forestry. Of still greater interest are the overhead visuals (transparencies) being produced (I did rough artwork) by Vocational Services (TEA) to supplement the Teaching Guide. These will be a for sale item by them costing a nominal 20� per sheet when completed next week. The "Forestry Teaching Guide" could be revised to make it of "universal flavor" but, as you indicated, it would be a single copy sale item. Should the text, Forests and Forestry be adopted in other states, we could revise the Guide to fit all conditions and also pro- duce overhead visuals to be a part thereof if thought desirable. The Guide is, of course, a companion to the text. Its use would be among teachers - -where you have had bulk sales. It will be interesting to see the usage put to such in Texas. As to ideas for sales (with modification), this would depend on usage of text by various groups. Needless to say, the unit teach- ing plan as represented in the Guide would make teachers more prone to use the text since their work sould be done for them. They, themselves, would not have to do the digesting and teaching plan preparation. I will think on this matter a little more. You may have some ideas yourself. It should be a fairly cheap production item since there would not be pictures, but sales are important. With kindest personal regards. DAA /jk Yours very truly, D.A. Anderson