691 10 13342 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/e79126266e74f2b3fdbaf4d79d9e2c53.pdf b723544acf230cf5fcdda8a4131ea5c2 PDF Text Text RETURN TO FORESTRY LIBRARY Wood, Division t y► "),~-. �LOG PAGE 2 BOOK r----·--·--·-------·---·---~------.C M 1 I I I i i I es I I i I I II I I• I II I I I I i I I I I TWIN CITY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD. DISTRIBUTORS FOR INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL POWER Crawler Trac~tors - Diesel Engines - Power Units I.E.L. POWER SAWS Johnson Motors - Ken Mac Boats Bucyrus-Erie Cranes, Shovels and Draglines Adams Road ·Graders - Michelin Tires I Attention I I I ii 'i Tractor Owners: Our Service Department is composed of experienced and factory trained mechanics. Our special shop equipment and complete working facilities enable us to repair your tractor from a minor repair to a complete overhaul. PROMPT AND EFFICIENT SERVICE ALL WORK GUARANTEED I I TWIN CITY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LT i I i LOGGING- INDUSTRIAL - CONSTRUCTION OFFICES AND SHOPS - 915 MEMORIAL AVE. •!•i ....u....o....c,.-.c,4111119>1....,.,~,,...,o,....o._,,,~,,....,,,~,....,,,....,,.__ MUNrCIPAL and MINING EQUIPMENT PORT ARTHUR, ONT ,--· ....,,,~,--.c~,.-.c~~---•~•~>~..-...C>41111>f>.-.<J.-.<~~...«,..-.C•....., �APRIL 195 ARCH - APRIL 1955 LOG NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO TIMBER OPERATORS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President Vice-President H. STYFFE V. LEMAY PAGE 3 BOOK New Officers Elected bg Northwestern Ontario Section, Canadian Institute of Forestry The annual meeting of the Northwestern Ontario ~~E;i:!~ Section, Canadian Institute of Forestry was held in Port 0 . COCHRAN H s. MOSHER A. ~: ~~~~ Arthur in March. President Norm Kissick conducted MAC LAGGAN r.~----=-~~~~-~--..:.-----.tlcte..r;u~eeting which was the best-attended C.1.F. gatherSecreta -Manager RN TO ing e r held in Northwestern Ontario. The attendance Published by at th meeting shows the increase in the number 0f arfl\D1JeT1>V>ciat1BRAFl'vst _rs _now employed in the area and the interest M el\F-'1 ft I ftf-J re ,s in the C.1.F. T. S. JONiSu d D. . . r. G. Ashenden gave the treasurer s report; Mr. 1---------a---..-.....---...--"- -o_o_ _s ___1_ v_1_s_1_o_ n E. R. Humphries reported on the LongLac Sub-section; ar~thon Corp .. of Canada L~ r. D. Fisher, Librarian, reported on the Forest Library; esident's ssage ~ r. . Cressman reported on the Tree-Farm movement Port . Arthur Ontario and Mr. T. S. Jones thanked the members for contribt h e O eratin ear. f> utin . articles to the LOG BOOK and requested their With the re-opening of operations comes the fire co-op-eration in 1955. son. I would ask every operation to give this subThe report of the Nominating Committee was subt early attention. The Association office and our mitted by Mr. J. Haggerty and the following were elecest Protection Commit1tee have prepared a folder of ted: EV-FIRE material which has been circulated to all Chairman-George Breckenridge mbers. Make use of this material and review your Vice-Chairman-E. R. Humphries ning and suppression efforts so that our woods inCouncillors-J. Campbell, N. Kissick and ry can keep up its excellent record. A. L. K. Switzer. Mr. C. J. Campbell conducted a panel discussion Safety is another subject at which we have all been on the subject The Implications of Bill 89". Panel king hard. I believe our efforts are paying off in members were: Prof. R. C. Hosie; Dr. J. B. Thomas; uced accidents and if we continue with our safety Mr. J. Baron; Mr. E. R. Humphries; Mr. B. Thomson. hing efforts we will do better. However, the costs accidents have risen and this year our provisional At the dinner meeting Mr. J. F. Sharpe, Chief, essment rates have been increased sharply by the Division of Timber Management, Ontario Department rkmen s Compensation Board. We must re-double of Lands and Forests gave an illustrated lecture on efforts. Such an increase in costs fur.ther affects Forestry in Switzerland." competitive position and this we cannot stand. ---o--'s do more about SAFETY. H. H. "Bert" Styffe. R£Tl:J 1 11 11 1 11 11 11 first Aid in Schools ntractor ·Wins Buch-saw Contest At the first annual Lakehead Sportsman's Show ry Poirier, 28-year-old contractor of St. Lawrence poration, won the buck-saw contest by averaging /l 0 seconds for his two best cuts out of three. The pound Poirier won out over nine other entrants uding the 310 pound Mrs. Annie Massey of Port hur. John Sajna, former Abitibi woodsman and curly emplyoed at Abitibi Mission Mill finished sec. Third place winner was Marcel Bois of Oscar Styffe ited. In the last issue of the LOG BOOK the report of Woods workers support for the Northwestern OntCanadian National Institute Home for the Blind ~d the Abitibi Power & Paper Company, Lakehead sion, contr:but,on as $124.40. This should have $780. l 0. Actually the Abitibi employees contribthe largest amount to the fund as compared to r Woods operations. The donations from the Great Lakes Paper Cornwoods camps was unfortunately omitted. The t Lakes Paper Company contributed the sum of .OQ to the Home. 1 At the annual meetings of the Woods Safety Associations which were held in Port Arthur in February, it was reported that both Woods Safety Associations have approved the recommendation sent to them by Northwestern Ontario Safety Branches that First Aid be taught in the public schools of Ontario. This recommendation was made to the Safety Associations on the basis that a person trained in first aid is more safety conscious than a person who is not. If this is true, then people going into any industry would be in a better position if they had some training. It is believed practical to train people in the last year in public school so that whatever industry they enter in the Province of Ontario would benefit from this practical training. In addition, the basic principle of Civil Defence is Self-Help. The next principle is Mutual Help. Seif Help really means being able to look after one's self c'nd Mutual Help means being able 't o help one's neighbour. The basis of Civil Defence training is first aid and it is felt that, if the Safety Associations in Ontario and the Civil Defence organization push this recommendation, the Department of Education would include First Aid as a subject to be taught in the public schools. It is hoped that this recommendation will be given to the Minister of Education as soon as possible. Untold numbers of accidents being prevented and injuries being less serious could be the only result of this Fir5t Aid training. . I �LOG PAGE 4 BOOK Here's A Report On Our Far North Regfon ... Aerial Timber Mapping Ower the Far North By H. H. Parsons, B. Sc. F. No few licensed operators and pulp concessionaires in Ontario have of late been scanning the untapped timber supplies in the more remote and extreme northern sections of our forested areas. Stands of timber located over these distant regions, which a short few years ago were disregarded and considered as inaccessible, are being slowly blocked out into licensed and concession limits. Of the total area of 412,000 square miles contained within the Province, some 180,000 square miles lie beyond the northern limit of the Fire Administrative District. North again of the 52nd parallel of latitude and included in the above, are 130,000 square miles; and from this latter area only very meagre and fragmentary information exists, as to the forest potential of this vast area. It is well recognized that a large section of this area, bordering the James and Hudson Bay shorelines and extending well inland, is given over mainly to open muskeg, pot holes and floating. bog. There are, however, large areas of relatively well drained soils, upon which merchantable or potentially merchantable values are known to e·x ist and even extensive timbered escarpment areas, lying within the more poorly drained regions to the eastward. With this background, the Provincial Department cf Lands and Forests, Division of Timber Management, has embarked upon a program of reconnaissance and general stock taking of areas from which possible sources of forest products might be available in the years to come. The Dominion Government, under agreement, participates in this up tto 50% of the cost unde·r the authority of the Canada Forestry Act of 1949. As a preliminary to this project, the southern fringes of the James Bay coastal belt region were examined during the 1954 ·summer months. Prior to this program some l 00 flying hours were spent in mapping in detail for private industry some 450 square miles of limits in the Chapleau district during May and part of June. The area examined in the James Bay region w comprised of some 18 blocks of 400 square miles ea roughly half of this 7200 square mile area was inve oried by aerial sketching with ground sampling of t representative types in conjunction. This area was located between latitudes 50° a 50° 30", adjoining the Quebec boundary on the ea and bordering the southern reaches of Kesagami La and extending westward some 200 miles, with t north-west boundary some 60 miles north of Hearst. Some 215 flying hours were utilized in the d tailed examination and type segregation of the eig scattered blocks involved in the sketching program, the scale of 40 chains to the inch. Remi Lake was u for a flying base and a Beaver aircraft was employ throughout, during the months of July, August a much of September. Due to the considerable ferry distances involv from the base to commencement of work on these sc tered blocks, five l 0-gallon drums of gas were carri on each flight. A morning flight consisted of from f to four hours and thirty minutes, then a landing lunch and refueling on some remote northern lake, or adjacent to the parcel being typed. The aftern flight then continued, with a days work usually consi ing of from seven hours to seven hours and thirty m utes of actual flying. Over these scattered eight biocks, that were aer ly typed in considerable detail by hand, much up ductive open and treed muskegs were encountered were scrub or stagnant black spruce and larch stan Prior to commencement of the programme in spring and to convey some conception of the above, aerial photographs were viewed, that covered a sec of this country. One photograph contained quite a I lake, the second photograph, taken over the same a day or two afterwards on the pick up of the line of flight showed no lake. What had occurred (Continued on Page 1 8) MARSHALL-WELLS Amazing New Kind of House Paint . . . II Guaranteed 5 WAYS BETTER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 100% Blister-proof on New Wood. More Blister-resistant on Painted Wood. Stain-proof - No Rust Marks. Fume-proof ·- No Discoloring. Self-priming - Its Own Undercoat. WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE FOR FULL PARTICULARS �APRIL 195 I MARCH - APRIL 1955 ~s 50° a ,n the ea igami La , with t f Hearst. LOG HOTIC[ BO~D. cn-i,-j in the d the eig >rogram, :e was us ; employ \ugust a .r -====-1 -- ~s involv these sea ere carri : from fo JI~l-f anding f wrrwr 'k)luu,, J4, _,Q Rule ·n lake, Not ,4 Rule? afterno ~~ ~onsi_s There may be many riddles in safety work that ,r Y m, on't seem to have any answers. What caused Harry's ccident ? Why did Jim get careless af.ter twenty-ac1ere aeri 'dent-free years on the job? Why does Frank have ,ch uppr many minor injuries and close calls? :.mtere~ But, here is a safety riddle for which there are a h st an s umber of answers. WHEN IS A SAFETY RULE NOT RULE? 1~ •• hen a rule is known to one or a few, but not to all. supervisor may be able to recite the rules. Buit, unss they are also known by everyone in his department, ey cannot guide safety performance. hen a rule is established, but not written or posted. n "unwritten rule" soon ceases to be a rule. People ____....-rget or misinterpret it. By reducing safety rules to riting and posting them, supervisors take the first step ward uniform understanding of the rules. R hen a rule is seen, but not read. roper posting means conspicuous posting. Rules are ore likely to be read in a well-lighted, well travelled Pc}rtmental area. Care should be taken to see that stings are not defaced or obscured. To assure read.1 ~hip, some firms also supplement posted rules with _ntten safety rule books so that each employee has 1s own copy of the rules. hen a rule is read, but not understood. eading alone does not assure full understanding of a le. The formation of sound safety habits requires planation and careful coaching. Experience shows ~t even long-service employees need continuing rernders. hen a rule is understood, but not followed. _anky people are forgetful about safety rules. Some n at the rules. Others just ignore them. The chalnge for supervisors is to find new and interesting Ys to remind employees of the importance of followthe established rules. BOOK PAGE 5 When a rule is official, but not enforced. A rule loses its force if violations go unnoticed. Fair but firm enforcement is essential, if rules are to have any meaning at all. Proper enforcement and discipline require that supervisors take the lead by adhering to the rules themselves. When a rule is enforced, but out-dated. Changing conditions can quickly conceal the need for a rule or create the need for new or revised rules. This suggests that rules be periodically reviewed, updated and re-explained. A Safety Rule IS a rule when it is up-to-date; clearly understood, consistently followed, and enforced. It then becomes a safety habit-former and a key part of the supervisor's accident-prevention program. ---o---- II •lt~,._,......,u....u..-.,, ..... ,~~U....<~,.....,~,....,,,.._.,,...,,,.....,..._.,,,_.,t,.._,.,~ ..•• I * DEVELOP DEPENDABILITY i I When a fellow-worker gets a break, let's not jump to the condusion that "he had a pull." Or that he "knew the right people." - Gett~11g ahead 11sually is the reward of proven dependability. True, it is not always the most dese"ing person who gets advancement. However, Ii 98!f_ing ahead most often is the reward of dependab1hty. "I If you want the odds on your side, be sure to _ develop your own skills, ability, and dependability. I I I .o,.,_,,.....,..... C ~ ( . . . . .C)~.._,.,,,_..,41191,. . . . .,___c.,....._~~t>.... C > 4 1 1 1 1 o i ~ C ~ C ~ ~ C + . ·f--··-··-·-··-·--·---·--·----·•-•:• I * IN STEP WITH CHANGE I i- No matter how many changes come in 1955, some l people will keep on living as if these changes hadn't occurred. Before too long, they will be "living in the past" - and having a harder and 1 harder time to understand what is going on in the 1 - world. This need not happen to you. On the job for I example, there will be changes in the coming II months. P~sibly in working conditions. In job requirements. In methods and machinery. Learn - all you c~n about such changes. How they will affect you. Why they are necessary. How you can adjust to them. In this way, you can "keep up with the times" i I I I .t.:_::::~~~.::.2:~~::.~=.~~·--·-·-·-1 ITEMS MARKED* ARE RE-PRINTED WITH PERMISSION BY; ''MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FOR FOREMS:N ANO SUPERVISORS" Published by Elliot Service Company, Mt. Vemon, New York, U.S.A. �PAGE 6 ,4,,,. 1{ou AJ 1,..0G.·, B 00 K °" BdJ? *SAFETY CASE STUDY EVERY DAY ? SAFETY EVERY DAY ? SAFETY EVERY DAY? Al (foreman): Gosh, Bill, the boss is sure going after safety. Thought he'd take our heads off about that crane accident. Bill (foreman): Oh, the boss gets riled up about safety every so often. I go back and make some noise in the camp. After a while, things go back to normal until another accident happens. Al: Well, how can you keep the men "safety conscious", as the boss calls it, that way? Bill: Actually, I guess I don't. But you can't anyway. He's shouting about faster work one day, safety the next. You can't keep the men safety-minded when you say one day to be careful; the next, to go like blazes. Al: I don't know, Bill. I don't let up for a minute on safety. I try to sell 'em the idea that safety goes on whether wer're rushing to get out work or whether things are a little slow. Bill: I used to work on that approach to the men. Al: How' d it work for you ? Bill: O.K., except one day a couple of 'em stopped me after work and said they were getting down-right sick of safety, safety, safety all day long. I found out that stressing it all the time doesn't work, either. Al: Maybe, Bill. But you can still make it a day-today matter. Bill: How? Al: Try to treat it like other problems. For instance, when quality is off, you correct it. When you see something that may be unsafe, you correct that. Bill: You're dead right, but it isn't as easy as it sounds. Al: No doubt about that. Bill: In fact, it's tougher than other problems. Al: Why? Bill: Well, the men feel they know all about safety, where with quality or methods, they realize other people know something, too. Al: What you mean is that you've got to handle safety problems a little more carefully; pay more attention to the men's ideas. Sometimes they can help out a lot. After all, an accident affects them a lot more personally than some production foul-ups. Some Questions: Al and Bill hit on several problems that more and more foremen are wondering about: How can safety be kept important all of the time, without seeming to overstress it, compared with other departmental matters? How do you keep up the men's interest? Can safety problems be tackled like other department work problems? Suggestions: Some of Al's conclusions are sound. ·Go back and check them again. • Safety must be handled consistently-not big one day, compromised and forgotten the next. • Safety problems must be carefully handled. That is, be reaUstic. Use common sense. Realize that the men may look upon safety a little differently than other work requirements. • Appeal to each man's self-interest in safety. "The finger he saves may be his own." MARCH - APRIL 1955 •:♦~.,._.IJ...C,.-.1)._,.l). . . .C , . . . . C . . . . . , . , , _ . . ~ ~ C N l l 9 < J. . .C,._,().._.,. . . I ; I I * YOU AND YOUR PAY Your company expects to pay you all the wages you. are entitled to but not to overpay you. - Sometimes your company makes an unintentional error in paying you. Maybe it's in your favor• maybe it isn't. ' If the company finds the mistake, you rightfully expect the mistake to be corrected, whether or not it is in the company's favor. In the same way, if YOU find the mistake first let your supervisor know at once so it can be cor= rected. • • • ~ a - a - ~ 0..11111•<1_11_1_1~ _ a _ i I I ii i i t 1 .. 1_11_a_a_a_o_.,.....,,_1 . , . _ . 0 4 l l l l a , , f l ~ ~ ~ l - f f ~ C , . . . . ( t. . . . (J._,.C,._.C~ft,_.(, . . . . .,~Hlllal>c ...... , ..........., ~ , ! I * - BOTH ARE NEEDED I "You can lead a horse to water - but you can't II _ make him drink." That old saying brings out a I fact that holds true today. Certain things are de- ,= cided for us. But what we do about some other II things is up to us. i For example, on the job, the company may set ! II the requirements, and the supervisor may assign I the work. At the same time, how well you apply I I your skills depends on YOU. j I The success of any business, and the satisfaction I I of its employees, depend on the efforts and de- I cisions of both management and the employees. f 1: 1 I I ! ·•· - • -• ■- ■·~~~~ .......~ A ~ l . - , . . t . - . 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In the fall, its low weight (2700 lbs.) allows operation on ice earlier in the season. ·ou can't gs out a ; are de- Write to us for full illustrated literature showing all the many features of this rugged, flexible Bombardier "JS". ne other -,t_ may set y assign ::>u apply I isfaction i i and de>loyees. i I ~~·· i "ALL-SEASON" BOMBARDIIR "JSII I We also distribute M ACK TRUCKS BLOCKS YA RDERS Manufacturers of Construct ion, L ogging and Mini ng Equipment Head Office and Factory : Woodstock, Ont. Branch Office: Port Arthur, Ontario HY DRADJUSTERS JACKSON LUMBER HARV ESTER I �LOG PAGE 8 MARCH - APRIL 1955 BOOK MARCH Here are the causes of last year's logging fires • • • Let's NOT repeat in '55. Sioux Lookout District - 1 This fire was in a sawdust pile on New Dickenson Mines Timber Berth. It was caused by slabs being burned near the portable sawmill site and the fire had worked under the sawdust and smoldered there from March until June. The surrounding area was budworm killed and the fire could have become serious. a-----.... Port Arthur District - 2 Eight miles east of centre of N orthwind Lake, one mile north of Pifher Township, on St. Lawrence Corporation limits. The fire started on pulp st rips on which men were working 30 minutes previously. The pulp cutters working in the immediate vicinity were questioned by the Chief Ranger and 0. P. P., but the guilty party could not be identified. Geraldton District - 3 Smokers- A fire was discovered in the cutting area after the men had left the area. The fire was put out by the Company crew and held to a ¼a ere. 4 The fire must have been caused by either a cigarette butt or a power saw. The consensus of opinion is that the power saw was the cause of the fire as the cutter admitted that he had ceased cutting with the saw at l l 00 hours the day before as he had considerable trouble with it. 5 Defective equipment Believed to be exhaust on tractor. Kapuskasing District - 6 Spark from locomotive used for hauling wood, Smokey Line (Spruce Falls Power & Paper Co. 2 ~/2 acres.) 7 Exhaust from speeder usee or, pole track, Newaygo - 56 acres (freehold). 8 Smokers returning to camp from work, Newaygo, (3 ½ acres, 25 cords peeled wood) Other Logging Fires in Province •9 10 11 12 13 14 Division - Cochrane (a); May 24- Complete details not yet available. Division - Swastika #5; May 14-Smokers. 20 acres. Division - Swastika #20 May 30- Sawdust pi le. ¼ acre. Division - M~th,e son #3 June l O Smokers. 15 acres. Division - Gooderham #9 May 25- Fi re started in plan:ng mi 11. l acre. Division - Gooderham #10 Complete details not yet available. 150 acres. Forest Fire Protection Built with Perfect Balance • Positive and controlled chain oiler. • Exclusive air filter location. • New Diaphragm Carburetor-for work in any· position-without adjustment. Cuts any timber, at any an~le. 0 Sizes up to 32" • Priced from $285 • Phone or write your Dealer POTTER & KERR LIMITED DISTRIBUTORS 1021 Memo,;al Ave. Port Arthur, Ont. The third r:neeting of the Association Committee TOT~ on forest fire protection of the National Research Coun-s====l cil was held in Ottawa, February 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The Committee is composed of representatives from the Dominion Forest Service and of the Provincial Forest Service, Forest Protection and Forest Industry Associat- pril ions. The meeting provided for thorough discussion of ay such subjects as: une l. Forestry hose failure survey Mast for panoramic photography for proposed uly 2. lookout sites 3. Young growth evaluation standards 4. Fi re causes standardization 5. Monthly forest fire statistics 6. Development of radiometer 7. Forest fire fighting training courses 8. National fire preve·ntion campaigns 9. Reporting of forest fires through Department uf Transport radio range stations l 0. Reporting of railway fires and possibility of standardizing methods used. l l. Some of the problems involved in using tele, vision for detection of forest fires. 12. Large fires: causes, prevention, suppression. ---0---- Safety Code Published The Ontario Pulp & Paper Make.-s' Safety Association a nd )ht 5 Lumbermen's Safety Association recently printed for gene~al / ribution the WOODS SAFETY CODE prepared by the Nort wr ~ Woods Branch of the Ontario Pulp & Paper Makers' Safety ss iation. Posters in French and English are available as well as mimeog;·aphed booklet. 5 f Every superv~sor should have .a copy of the Wood~ i:v Code and every camp should have the Code posters well disp MAKE SU'RE THE POSTERS ARE UP IN YOUR CAMP. �\PRIL 1955 MARCH - APRIL 1955 LOG PAGE 9 BOOK astYear's (1954) Forest Fire Score Let's Better It In 1955 ! tudv This Situation - was caus- 1--- - -~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - smoldered iii 1e serious. Ill en .> CII CII C ~ u 1ip, on St. 1reviously. but the t? .. II&. ci I&. :!0 .. CII :c t C CII ~ 0 ~ A. ,; t C ·;;; CU Ill I- u 0 .¥ Ill ::, A. .~ ·.:: ~ A. 0 t,_ Ill .:!C area. The :onsensus ting with ettlers ...... ...... ......... . Causes of Fires 3 2 1 4 ampers ··-- ... ........ -.... --···.. ···• .. _ 18 22 10 12 1 5 1 4 Power & makers ···-----················-········ .. - 14 41 2 64 222 1 14 144 1 2 4 25 8 14 1 4 2 19 83 4 7 11 99 252 4 2 1 rospectors .. --·• ··· ···· -··········- .. . ed wood) ncendiary ............................. . 1 OGGING acres. ining iscellaneous ··········-·····-· . . 3 3 1 .. -- ·· ···-·· .. ····· ····-•······--··· ·· ai Iway ·--·•·.... ················--···········. 1 3 1 9 1 1 1 19 25 10 13 2 6 3 1 3 9 23 1 2 14 69 1 4 10 3 - :ommitte 44 68 29 44 16 13 35 249 877 rch Coun- 1 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = == = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = == = = 3rd. The from th ial Fores Associat 36 . Fires by Months 1 1 8 3 6 4 5 3 30 273 2 17 10 11 2 6 10 58 27 32 11 17 9 1 9 9 7 5 6 1 1 12 1 106 40 4 102 308 35 10 249 1 ity of 1 1 4 4 44 68 11.14 75 2 29 44 16 13 116 · i 27 I 15 877 I Aereage Bur11t otal Acreage Burnt 145 533¾ 30¼ 10,587 23,588 34,970.14 54,969 telesion. creage Burnt by ogging Fires ..................... .. 90~ sq. ft. 101/2 4½ 77¼ 62 265 Means of lteteetion 5 s 4 8 17 21 4 25 12 68 29 ·········· ....................... ........ ... 18 ........................................ 13 44 9 3 2 3 22 14 5 5.5 13 66.5 7 4 1 10 70 20 7 4.5 9 90.5 -----44 16 13 35 249 �LOG PAGE 10 Aduertisers' News BOOK MARCH - APRIL 1955 MARC Chamber of Commerce Visits BEAUTIFUL BOOK BY "CATERPILLAR" Caterpillar Tractor Co. has written its own history in a brief, well-illustrated and readable book entitled "50 Yea rs on Tracks." This l 04-page, hardbound book is one of the highlights of the "50 Years on Tracks" commemorative program to mark the 50th anniversary of the crawler tractor. A predecessor, the Holt Manufacturing Company, is credited with introducing the world's first practical track-type tractor in 1904. Perhaps the most unusual feature of the book is its photographs - most of which were selected from Caterpillar's photo files. Some of them, still in remarkably good condition, are more than 60 years old and show the huge combined harvesters and steam tractors of the West Coast nineties at work. One of the steamers pictured is almost 46 feet wide. Distribution of "SO Years on Tracks" is principally through Caterpillar's dealers. Copies can be · purchased from them at approximately $1 .25 each. The Forestry Committee of the Port Art f Co Ltd. Forty members made the trip where they pwood operation. Shown below is the lay-out of the parent North Chamber members, with the exception of pulp ered At Northern Wood Preservers Ltd. any c Poles; Culverts; Fence posts; Retaining walls; Using expert craftsmanship and exacting the American Wood Preservers Asssociation, F CATERPILLAR BRINGS OUT NEW TRACTOR A new, more efficient D8 Tractor offered in two models - has been introduced by Caiterpillar Caterpillar Tractor Co. The two D8 models have different drives a torque converter (Series D) and a direct drive (Series E) making this established earth-moving workhorse even more versatile on construction, mining, logging and agriculture jobs throughout the world. The many engineering advancements introduced on the new D8 make it more powe.rful, faster, easier to operate, easier to service and present new modern lines throughout. In conjunction with the new tractor announcement is the introducttion of matching attachments. For further information, get in touch with Powell Equipment Company Limited, Port Arthur, Ontario. "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE" The S. J. Hill & Sons Limited advertisement in the January-February issue of the LOG BOOK featuring a picture of an International Truck with a semi-trailer load of pulpwood caused an argument. The boys in Camp 33 at Auden wrote the editor of the LOG BOOK requesting the number of cords on the truck to settle the argument in the camp. The LOG BOOK has been informed that the trailer carried 17.4 cords of pulpwood. ;1••--0-••-•-••-••-•-•-••-••-•-••-•-•-•-••-•---••-•1• 'I i i II 1 I i I ·I I Call 3-8323 CDJl $3 !J ! JDJl ·r ED {l {l PJ'l t~~ r' 137 SOUTH MAY STREET FORT WILLIAM WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR PRINTING PROBLEMS I I I i I II i ♦:◄ ~ 1 . - . C ~ C J . - . C l ~ ( l ~ ) ~ I - - - C ) . . . .C J ~ l. . . .(). . . . CJ.-.CJ . . . . .C~Cl~J~C)----«J~..,_..Hll9-t♦:♦ (D TllEATING PLANT @ MAC/I/NE SIIOP @>C#IPLOAO/Nu @, PLANIN'C Mill © COIIOEN5£R IIOUfE @SNAVING PtPeLIM @,TA/2 PLANT @), @ @ ~ L06 FLUME @ COOLIN6 TANl(5 CREOSOTE TANKS' Bl/TT TANK~ DRYKILN5 {jjllOlfT @),SAWMILL @UNL040ING RAMP ~ OIL t/OUS'E @>cll/PPE/2 IIOU5E .@), BOILER J/OU.fE @)- TAR STORA6~ TAM @) 5E.TTLIAl6 POOL (u),GREENCt/4/N ~ NO. I. FRAJll/16 LA @-CIIIP PIPE.LINE ~ N02- FR.MIIN6 TRIC .. �I\PRIL 1955 MARCH - APRIL 1955 LOG BOOK PAGE 11 Forest Products Ltd. ~ Port Art f Commerce organized a trip for its members to the Black Sturgeon operation of Northern Forest Products Nhere the pwood operation; a bundle yarder; a pole haul from a selective cut area; a slasher operation and a sawmill the paren Northern Forest Products - Northern Wood Preservers Ltd. - to which the forest products seen by the n of pulp ered for processing. Ltd. any c cies of wood of any dimension can be treated and preserved for any structural purpose, including: Piling; 19 walls; oring; Flumes; Sewer pipe; Roofing; Stave pipe; Cross arms; Structural, dock, mine and boat timbers. d exacting forest products are treated in accordance with customers 1 requirements or to the specifications approved by ,ciation, F. incial governments. POQT ARTWUQ PLANT PORT ART~UR ONTARIO • ~ ~ .?f.14'!!""'~ 7-~~ - ~.....,~- =::.... -;; . ~ ~~ ~UM£ ,. . TANK5 L.l "II ROOMf' TR/C 5/IOP '4G£ 'IIOU.f"E Tfc>IMMe/2 --.~ �LOG PAGE 12 Annual Safety Meeting BOOK Memberships in Turtle Club Presented A joint ·meeting of the Ontario Pulp & Paper Makers' Safety Association, Northwestern Woods Branch, and the Lumbermen' s Safety Association, Northwestern District was held in Port Arthur in February. Mr. A. L. K. Switzer was chairman of the dinner session and John Styffe was chairman of the evening programme, at which Mr. E. E. Sparrow, Chairman of the Workmen's Compensation Board gave a very stirring address. In addition, Mr. D. B. Chant, Secretary-Engineer, O.P.P.M.S. and Mr. E. H. Reeves, General Man2-ger of the L. S. A. were in attendance. Mr. H. W. Mutch gave an address on "Safety Organization" and C. C. Wright of Spruce Falls Power & Paper Company gave a very interesting "flannel board" demonstration. This is a novel method of putting punch into organizational talks to a group and the subject chosen by Mr. Wright was "Safoty in Woods Operations." Mr. M. Maclaggan, Woods Manager, Abitibi Lakehead Woodlands gave an excellent address at the afternoon session . His subject was "Safety with Insufficient Protection ." In addition, Mr. R. Hallonquist led a discussion on 'Safety Posters"; Mr. F. Hedley gave a short talk on "Hard Hats and Winter Liners"; Mr. A. E. Minor spoke on "First Aid to the Injured." 1 Keep Safety Alive In 'SS At the joint annual meeting of the Ontario Pul & Paper Makers' Safety Ass'n, Northwestern Wood Branch, and the Lumbermen's Safety Ass'n, Northwest ern District, Mr. E. E. (Gene) Sparrow, guest speake (above left) presented memberships in the TURTL CLUB to Lawrence Champeau of Northern Forest Pr ducts Limited and Frank Rupnik of Abitibi Lakehe Division. Membership includes certificate, lapel bu ton and a new safety hat. Both men escaped dea when their safety helmets warded off falling trees. General Motors Diesel Allis•Chalmers ga1e4 -- p<J,11,U g~ -- Vulcan Machinery & Equipment Ltd. (!)Ul,ce PhOHe J/.-2.J/.83 PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO NORTH CUMBERLAND ST. at McVicar Creek. •f•-•-•-0_,,_o_o_,_ _,_,,_,,_,,_,,_• • I II I 0 I 1 Reu<Je#IO(J P/uu,,e4, PARTS: Ray Laine - i 4-2243 i I - SERVICE: Ted Jenkins - 4-6143 I SALES: D. McIntosh - 5-9949 i •!:-...,,,...,,,~~1,--.c,.-.c-,...,,,...,,,,...,,...,,,......,,....,.,,~.._..,......,.:• Thew-Lorain British Wire Ropes Ltd (Canadian Factory) �PAGE 13 LOG BOOK • Why Borden's Trumilk is the Ideal Milk for your Camp =crest Pro Lakehea lapel but 1ped deat J trees. 1. All the food value of fresh whole milk! 4. For drinking, cooking and ~ every other milk use! TRUMILK is a powdered whole milk which includes all the cream, all the protein and other nutritional value of finest fresh, whole fluid milk! Just add TRUMILK to cold water, mixi and in a jiffy, you have milk ready for drinking. TRUMILK is excellent, too, in soups, puddings, and all baked goods. Can be mixed dry with dry ingredients for cooking convenience. 2. Costs as low as 55( a gallon I Yes, here's delicious whole milk, ready to use anytime for as low as SSc a gallon ... a real saving on your milk bill, especially where large quantities are used. Further saving: there's no waste . .. you make up only as much as you need when you need itt sel 3. Double-vacuum-sealed for camp use! 5. Easy handling-less weightno freezing ! TRUMILK ( whole milk powder) is only Ys the weight of fluid milk. This cuts transportation costs to the minimum ... makes handling easier. Under seal, TRUMILK keeps perfectly in summer heat or below zero weather ... indefinitely. 6. Fluid whole milk in a iiffy ! Now you can mix TRUMILK in any quantity with Borden's new effort-saving hand-mixer. It's a 3-in-1 mixer: (1) mixes (2) stores (3) dispenses. Mixer available AT COST in 2 ½ gal. capacity. Order from your nearest disttil>11tor. Heavily protected with an outer plywood drum, the inner vacuum-sealed metal container protects freshness of Trumilk indefmitely ! Also has inner friction-top cover to protect contents after seal is broken. ~RIO THE BORDEN COMPANY, LIMITED. DRY MILK DEPARTMENT, Spadina Crescent, Toronto 4, Ontario. THE BORDEN COMPANY, LIMITED, 407 McGill Street, Montreal, Quebec. td. I KIRKLAND & ROSE, LTD. 130 Water Street, Vancouver, B.C. A.H. BRADBURY 13 North Wharf, Saint John, N.B. McKENZIE, STEPHENSON LIMITED 345 Higgins Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba Harvey & Company Limited St. John's, Nfld. ~--------- o-,,. 41 y ' ,~,,,Comp,~11,\111\1'"' @) �LOG PAGE 14 Northwesrern Woods Branch Elects Officers Elected at the annual meeting of the Ontario Pulp & Paper Makers' Safety Ass'n, Northwestern Woods Branch were: Honourary Chairman: W. I. Turner Past Chairman: A. L. K. Switzer Chairman: F. L. Stevens Vice-Chairman: F. T. Morrish Secretary: W. Lockhart Exec. Member: T. S. Jones. At the Lumbermen's Safety Association, Northwestern Ontario District meeting the following were elected to the Committee: J. Styffe F. Thomson H. Mutch S. Mack R. I. Young D. C. Cl.ark F. Hedley T. S. Jones. At the meeting of the Committee Mr. R. I. Young was chosen as Chairman and Mr. F. Hedley, ViceChairmn. Mr. John Styffe is the past Chairman of the Branch. BOOK saved because of the fibreglass hat he was wearing The case has been reported to the Turtle Club throug Mr. D. B. Chant of the Ontario Pulp & Paper Makers Safety Association. . CANDIDATES FOR THE TURTLE CLUB Pictured below are cutters Paul Leduc (examinin crushed hat with his foreman) and Leo Paul Plante 0 the Henry Selin operations holding a deadwood branc which fell and cracked his helmet. Both men are can didates for the TURTLE CLUB. ------o---- SUPPORT GIVEN TO HARD HAT MOVEMENT It is understood that the Department of Lands and Forests have issued a directive to field officers in regard to safety hats. This directive pointed that on operations where the use of safety hats is obligatory by employees of the operating company, scalers, timber cruisers and other members of the Department must conform with the company regulations while on company limits. This suppoi t is much appreciated by those companies which have a hard hat pol icy and which are encouraging all visitors ,t o the woods operations to conform with company regulations and wear hard hats as an example to the men in the woods. It is understood that the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario made the use of hard hats compulsory for their construction crews. OTHER LIVES SAVED Fred Flensted, working as a pulp cutter for the Ontario-Minnesota Pulp & Paper Compayn, Fort Frances Division, in the woods near Camp L-309 was cutting a poplar tree. Another tree was hit and a flying limb about three inches in diameter struck Mr. Flenstead on the head and bounced down to his shoulder. The limb fell about 40 feet. Mr. Flenstead was wearing a hard hat which was struck directly on the ground and cracked. It is believed that Mr. Flenstead's life was 0IDEI YOUR REQIIIEMEITS I0W • ■ ■ Our new Wholesale Hardware warehouse i1 modernly equipped to sene the Logging. Lumbering and Mining Industries; the Retail Stores; Plumbing, Heating and Building Contractors in Northwestem Ontario. COCHRANE HARDWARE <WESTERN) LIMITED 185 lorth Cumberland Str•t, Port Arthur - Dial 5-7345 �:>RIL 1955 s wearing .ib throug ~r Makers MARCH - APRIL 1955 eep Oft Th e Beam •I Everyone quite naturally wants to "get the best ~al possible" out of his work. That's normal too want to get al I we can for the work we do. , . . But let's also keep in m·ind the fact that we get .examining id for our work only as we produce. Wages and salPlante o ies don't come out of thin air - they come from >od br·ancH reduction. And the more we produce, the more there n are can- to divide. No one can be paid for a real day's work - for ry long - unless he puts in a real day's work. To et, you have to give. What do we mean by a "real day's work"? Cerinly no one is talking in terms of "slave driving" or ything like that. But a "real day's work" does mean at we keep ourselves busily occupied all day - workg - not just putting in time. The work we do must be sold to the customer. hat we get back in payment from the customer prodes the funds for wages and salaries. If we don't ally produce, if goods or services aren't available in rge enough quantities for the customer, then business come falls- and that hits all of us in the pocketok. So, let's keep on the beam, with a real day's work ery day. . -The Observation Post According the the latest estimates, Canada possses 397,313,000,000 cubic feet of merchandise timr. About two-fifths of this total is considered accesble to commercial operations at the present time. ~l,,e PAGE 15 LOG' ' BOOK Extracts from a Radio Forum on the occasion of a visit from the Chairma,n of the Workmen's Compensation Board to the LakeheadQuestion: Is any progress being made in reducing the number of accidents in the province? Answer: Yes. The number of accidents is on the de- crease in relation to the number of hours of exposure in 1954. In 1954 there were 9,000 less work incidents reported to Workmen's Compensation Board than in 1953. Question: The woods operators and the pulp and paper mills are in Class 2 of the Safety Association and all other woods operators in Class l of the Safety Association: How many Classes are there in the Province of Ontario? Answer: There are 25 Classes in Schedule l or Coll- ective Liabi Iity Group of Employers and the number of Employers in this Schedule l totals about 60,000. In Schedule 2, Employers are much "smaller in number but am self assurers and include the railroads, steamship companies, Bell Telephone, Hydro asd the municipalities. Question: How much of our dollar of assessment is paid to the injured workmen? Answer: The workmen receive, directly in the form of compensation, medical aid, pension payments, 88 cents of the average employer's dollar contribution. Two or three cents go for accident prevention and the cost of administering the Board's extensive activities costs another eight cents. dJ.acU S""I: "Gas Is Best By Test" For Timber Camps -- large or s■all. A Size for Every Need PROPANE GAS side-arm water heaters have proved themselves as a sure and] economical way of heating w~ter for cookeries and bunkhouses. See us also rei'Conversion burners for camp steam baths. USE PROPANE INSTEAD OF WOOD. Also available: Propane Truck and Tractor Engine Heaters WRITE, PHONE or WIRE NORTHERN PROPANE GAS CO. LTD. BOX 325 FORT WILLIAM, ONTARIO PHONE 2-5318 �LOG PAGE 16 BOOK MARCH - APRIL 195 One Accident per fear Striuing To Be Perfect lumbermen's Safety Association News letter The Thunder Bay Wood Products which operates a shim manufacturing plant in Port Arthur are doing something about accidents. ORGANIZED FOR SAFETY Their record was not very good when they started business after the' war but their 1953 and '54 efforts show that progress is being made. In 1953 there was one accident on February 6th. Man-hours to that date were 2,062. Man-hours frorn February 7th to December 31st, 1953 were 18,406 accident-free. In 1954 there was an accident on October 15th. Man-hours from January 1st to October 15th were 15,623 and from October 16th to December 31st there were 3 729 man-hours. Here we have a small outfit doing ~ good job on safety. They are determined to do better and eliminate the one accident per year. --0------- HOW YOU'VE CHANGED! ... TRACTOR CANOPIES Mr. Wm. Tough, one of our Directors, reports th the canopy on one of his tractors saved ithe drive life. A dry stub fell on the canopy and damaged beyond repair, but the driver was not injur~d. This is another case where a small investment in safety device paid inestimable returns in saving a man life. • Caterpillar-Hyster mechanized logging team is the new Paul Bunyon of the woods- pulling in more logs and more profits than Paul eve1 dreamed possible. This modem team - Caterpillarbuilt Tractot Hyste1 Winch and Sulky®-h built to handle more logs at today'f highe1 speeds under tough togginp- conditions. l'or profit - making logging Ideas, call or drop in fo1 your copy of "How to Log Small Timber Profitably". ANOTHER GOOD RECORD Mr. Edgar White, an Association member with sawmi II at South River, Ontario, has an enviable saf record. His mill employs 22 men and produces an avera of one and a half million f.b.m. per year. For the d three years Mr. Wkirte's employees have not fia single lost-time accident. This record indicates a high degree of effici in all phases of the operation and shows what can done when organized for ,afety. CALL OR DROP IN FOR MORE INFORMATION POWELL EQIIPMEIT CO. LTD. , 115 N. Cumberland St. Port Arthur, Ontario You all recall receiving ,t hat excellent booklet pr pared by the Northwestern District Committee entitle ''Organizational Plan For Safety Work". May compa ies have utilized parts of this plan with beneficial r suits and some member companies have adopted it i its entirety. One such company is Henry Selin Forest Produc at Hearst. The energetic adoption of the plan has pr duced excellent results. One of Mr. Selin's camps h exceeded six thousand man-days worked without a los time accident. Another of his camps is approachin the mark of four thousand man-days worked. Jun un Alrthough production has tripled, accidents hav been reduced to 1/3 of the previous frequency. Th Conne enthusiasm for accident prevention pervades the whol TH operation from the head office to the bunk-house. Lon There are several good reasons for this outstan ing success. One is the safety committee compose of management and workmen. Safety committee mee ings are held at regular intervals in all camps and ar Day, always attended by senior personnel. FO Tor · Compulsory wearing of hard hats on all operati has assisted materially in ,this program. Two candidat for the Turtle Club during the last three months atte to the value of hard hats on logging operations. Eardle An excellent and constructive approach to acci ST ent prevention has been developed throughout Mr. Se N. in's operations. Management and workmen are co-o erating fully in the safety program. The Associatio congratulates the entire Setin organization for their fin ...- • contribution and we know that they will keep up th good work. 1060 Arlington St. Winnipeg, Manitoba IT CAN BE DONE: The two examples quoted (H Selin Forest Products and Edgar White) prove bey doubt the beneficial effects of an energetic safety paign. There should be no good reason why all_ 0 member companies cannot match these splend_id cords if aggressive action is taken to prevent acc,d This is the only way to reduce accident frequency costs. i I I I I i I i I I .i i i i I I e s �MARCH - APRI _L 1955 LOG PAGE 17 BOOK APRIL 1955 orest Library of Northwestern Ontario The library has recently added three more forestry eriodicals to its subscription Iists; these are: Forest cience Quarterly (pub. by Society of American Forsters); The British Columbia Lumberman (monthly); )OOklet pr nd the French-Canadian monitthly, Foret et Conser·ee entitle tion. ay compa . . . ineficial r The following are recent add1t1ons to the library. All lopted it i oldings of the library are available on loan by mail. Chang, Ying-Pe BARK STRUCTURE OF NORTH AMERICAN CONIFERS Washington, U.S. Govt. Printing Office, 1954. Produc Ian has pr , camps h Colwell, Robert N. A SYSTEMATIC hout a los ipproachin PHOTOGRAPHIC !St ANALYSIS OF SOME FACTORS AFFECTING INTERPRETATION Un special issue of PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING, June, 1954). d. dents hav c v n T onne 11 , . : /Y· :a hhe whol THE APPLICATION OF RESULTS OF RESEARCH London, Butterworth Scientific Pubns., 1954 ~- ouse. Reviews scientific research agencies in the Commonwealth, reviews obstacles in the way of exchanging information, and suggests ways of bringing research agencies and industries together. ~ compose 1ittee mee 1ps and ar Day, w. R. FOREST HYGIENE IN GREAT BRITAIN Toronto, University of Toronto Press, 1954 This is publication No. 4 of the University of Toronto Forestry School. It contains much that will interest foresters concerned w:th planting. ons. are co-o ~ssociatio r their ~ep up th Eardley. A. J. STRUCTU'RAL GEOLOGY OF NORTH AMERICA N. Y., Harpers, 1951 A large text describing the structural evolution of the North American continent. Spurr, Sttephen H. HISTORY OF FOREST PHOTOGRAMMETRY AND AERIAL MAPPING (In special issue of PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING, J1,1ne, 1954) Interesting to Canadian foresters because it outlines contributions to the field made by forestel"5 of this country. (Continued on Page l 9) Northwestern Ontario Committee on Co-ordinated Research Holds Meeting A well attended meeting of representatives from Research Agencies, Department of Lands and Forests, and Woods Operators was held in Port Arthur recently. This committee was formed under the auspices of the Research Council of Ontario. As of March 31, 1955 the Research Council of Ontario ceased to exist by order of cthe Ontario government. However, it is understood that the Committee on Forestry of the Ontario Research Council is going to continue its activities and it was the decision of the meeting to do likewise. Mr. N. F. Lyon, Chairman of 1the Committee of Co-ordinated Research chaired the meeting. There were three main topics discussed. On the first morning, a discussion on "Tree Planting" was lead by Mr. H. 0. Kantola. In the afternoon, Mr. K. W. Hearnden chaired a discussion on "Experimental Cu;tting Methods". The following morning Mr. N. F. Lyon led a discussion on "Artificial Seeding". Copies of the Annual Project Summary including Silvicultural Projects established in 1954 and Silvicultural Projects proposed for 1955 were distributed. Copies of this Annual Projecit Summary may be obtained from Mr. Lyon, Department of Lands and Forests, Port Arthur, Ontario. fina-------------------------------•------------------~ ♦:♦),._,,,C~l,.._.C~C . . . . .C). . . .l). . . .C. . . . .C) . . . .C). . . .C)._,CJ._.f. . . . .C>41a-l)._,CJ~)---f~C. . . . . C . . _ . C , . . . . ~. . . . .C~CJ. . . . .CJ. . . . ·eports th he driver amaged ~d. tment in ng a man I1 i 1 I 1 'I i i •i i I I 9'i,......_J. . . . . CJ. . . .f...-.C:J . . . . .C ) . _ . . l ~ J - - - C ~ C , . . . . C , . _ . C ). . . .C),_,CJ. . . . . C~C)- Complete DRUM CLEANER SERVICE at McEWEN'S All Drums receive a thorough and complete internal cleansing. High turbulence solvent cleaning under pressure removes all particles from inside. -Adh u4 PORT ARTHUR ONTARIO i 1 I 1 'I _ i i iI II al,.oui tl,,u 48'UNce • • • For the safest, most economical snow tire on the market tod•ay ask us about the SEIBERLING COMMUTER TIRE Sol-id Grip - No Drone Long Mileage I1 1 i USE OF OUR GILBARCO DRUM CLEANER INSURES YOUR DRUMS OF COMPLETE CLEANLINESS. I ❖ • DISTRIBUTORS FOR Seiberling Tires and Batteries • Veedol Motor Oils • Husky Gasolines �PAGE 18 LOG AERIAL TIMBER MAPPING OVER THE FAR NORTH (Continued from Page 4) that in the interim, the wind had shifted and blown the muskeg in, to obliterate any evidence of a lake. This floating muskeg propensity is typical of large sections of this coastal belt region, particularly bordering and north of latitude 50° 30". The zonation is very marked, on the well drained soi I as found on the river banks; and there are many of these; and about the lake shorelines, very good sprucr:: and mixed wood stands occur. This stand composition of white and black spruce, balsam and poplar and birch gives way usually within 200 feet and even up to 600 feet to a narrow belt of black spruce, thence stunted dwarf spruce to open muskeg treed usually with stunted tamarack. As one approaches a lake or river, after neg otiating an expanse of muskeg the reverse zonation is encountered. On one occasion, a high powered hand lens was used to determine a ring count in an average stunted black spruce, bordering a muskeg. This tree was 3" D.B.H. and 25' in height. The specimen was found to be 330 years old; its shallow but very extensive root system never penetrated the sub soi I but remained superficially within the sphagnum moss top layer, which in some in3tances was checked to 8' in depth. In another instance, what appeared to be a black spruce seedIi ng, protruded but 6 inches above the moss had a root system totalling 24 feet and was determined to be 50 years of 29=- BOOK MARCH - APRIL 1955 The following information obtained from groun sampling by the Forest Resources Inventory over seve of the aforementioned blocks will convey some bette conception of the productive forest stand con:,position and diameters encountered within this latitude range. Of the total area examined 33.9 % was considered as productive forest, with 29.36 % of this coniferou and 4.54 % given over to poplar and birch and to mixed wood types. On these timbered areas the average number of trees pe·r acre was computed at 43 l of which 389 were 4" - 9" in diameter and 42 were l 0" and over In other words 91 % of the species over these sites wer~ black spruce, with poplar, white spruce, balsam, white birch and tamarack making up the remainder and in the order in which they were represented . Larch was on very prevalent numerically on the treed muskeg but the bullk of these were found to be stagnant. Of the total area referred to. non-productive est area comprised 56.58 % , made up as follows: Brush and alder 0.55 % Open muskeg 3.53 % Bogs (floating) 3.75 % Treed muskeg (usually stagnant larch) 25.67% Stagnant stands or scrub black spruce 23.08% Non-forested land was computed at 2. 75 %. With a total land area of 93.23 % , some 6.77 % was given over to water. The black spruce over these latitudes, although small in diameter, is very close grown and is generally recognized to yield -the highest cellulose content per cord of any spruce stands in Canada. The western portion of the above area supports very few lakes; this condition is reversed east of the Little Abitibi River. Lunch time usually resolved itself into landing on one of these lakes where possibly, in most instances, no one had ever been present. The surroundings looked forlorn, an eerie feeling prevailed and the stillness was oppressive; this silence was just about all one could hear. West of the Matagami River is located a small chain of lakes, with no other similar water about for many miles. Canadian geese, the big honkers, nest in these lakes in hundreds and on one occasion in late June or early July, we landed on one of these lakes for the lunch break. The geese were moulting at the time and were storming up and down the lake in dozens unable to, but attempting take-offs. NORTHERN ENGINEERING & SUPPLY COMPANY LTD. . FORT WILLIAM . ONTARIO On another lunch period we had tried several c~st after re-fueling and- took home two pickerel, leaving two very large and very dead pike on the shore. The following day we again landed at the same spot and on the shore perched on a dead chicot was a bald-heade eagle. We were able to approach within about twent feet of him before he departed and with a wing spa of .close to seven feet. The two pike were torn t shreds. It was the opinion that rocky escarpments reg ions were the usual habitat of these birds and just ~h he was doing up in that extremely flat country w a great many of the trees would not even support weight, is difficult to say. h Canadia~ newsprint production last year total l 5,984,207 tons-a 4.6% increase over the 1953 P duction figure. �t\PRIL 1955 MARCH _ APRIL 1955 LOG BOOK PAGE 19 )m groun ing in its work will be welcomed. anadian Foresty Association Annual Meeting over seve Editor's Note: Anyone wishing to know more about the Gordon Godwin,· Ontario Paper Company was elect-• ome bette Canadian Forestry Association please write the Editor )r,:1position d President of the Canadian Forestry Association of of the LOG BOOK. de range. ntario at the recent annual meeting. FOREST LIBRARY OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO Northwestern Ontario is represented on the counconsidere (Continued from Page 17) i I by the following members: D. E. Graham; E. Lorne coniferou oodall; T. S. Jones; J. F. MacKellar; R. J. Prettie and Northeast Pulpwood Research Ce!"!ter. d to mixe . I. Young. FOREST PRACTICE SURVEY REPORT ~rage num Gorham, N. H., American Pulpwood Association, 1952 which 38~ The C. F. A of Ontario is one of the provincial How different sites and pulpwood species are handled and over. odies of the Canadian Forestry Association. As a nonby New England loggers. sites were refit organization it is engaged in educating the CanPaper Trade Journal sam, white dian public about forest protection problems; devel THE PROGRESS OF PAPER :fer and in pment of the tree farm movement; and the conservatN. Y., Lockwood Trade Journal Co., 1947 Larch was on of the nation's woods, waters and wi Id Iife. Attractive, well-illustrated volume which emphasizes historical developments in paper-making and the inuskeg bu In his annual report, Mr. J . A. Vance, retiring troduction of new raw materials. resident, referred to "financing" as being the most ressing problem. The organization is mainly supported Purdue U, iversity. School of Civil Engineering and uctive y private contributions with the bulk coming from the Engineering Mechanics ows: ulp and paper and lumbering industries in the province A MANUAL ON THE Al'RPHOTO INTERPRETATION OF long with the Ontario Department of Lands and ForSOl!.S AND ROCKS FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES. sts, the Toronto Anglers and Hunters Association, and Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue University, 1953 he railways . Thomas, Morley Support from individuals interested in the conCLIMATOLOGICAL ATLAS OF CANADA 5.67 % f I Ottawa, National Research Council, 1953 3.08 % ervation o our natura resources is being sought by A comprehensive outline of temperature and precipitation he Association and anyone interested in belonging to information planned for the builder or building designer :> • With a he Canadian Forestry Association of Ontario and helpbut having possibilities of much wider application. given over \- - - = - - - - - 1 m = - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ although generally >ntent per supports 3st of the 1 There's A New INTERNATIONAL OF EVERY SIZE FOR EVERY PURPOSE Mining and Lumbering Operations Construdion Work Wherever the Work Is Heaviest anding on tances, no gs looked llness was me could \ i a small about for s, nest in >n in late lakes for the time 1 dozens, ·eral casts I, leaving ore. The )t and on Id-headed Jt twenty ving span ! torn to ents regjust what ·ry whe~e pport h!.i • totalled 953 pro• S. J. HILL & SONS Member of Canada's Largest Exclusive Truck Se"ice Organi "ALSO DISTRIBUTORS FOR FRUEHAUF POLE, SEMI, LOGGING, VAN, AN FIRESTONE TIRES PORT ARTHUR Red River Road Phone 5-5488 .t'l 1 FORT WIL9 North May at Cameron �LOG PAGE 20 . ·....... - .........~ \~ -\/\., ~\- ' BOOK .- ; IF your present power source burns premium fuel, requires constant attention, needs frequent parts replacementyou're paying a "luxury tax" to keep your logging job up-to-date. Cat Diesel Power adds profits to your operation. 60% to 80% savings in fuel bills-Cat Diesel Engines power-produce on small amounts of low-cost No. 2 furnace oil. Little engine wear-air, lube oil and fuel are carefully filtered of foreign particles. Fast starting in any weather-independent gasoline starting engine pre-conditions the·diesel for operation. Quick response to loads-Cat Diesel Engines' sensitive governors react quickly to all changes. Quality construe-: tion-keeps them on the job for 50-60 thousand working hours. Don't pay your power a tax for working. Rely on Caterpillar Diesel Engines to put profits into your job. Let us estimate your power requirements-choose from 12 sizes with HP ratings up to 500. Powell ~quipment Company Ltd. PORT ARTHUR 115 N. Cumberland St. WINNIPEG 1060 Ar.lington St. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Log Book - Timber Operators' Association Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Lo3·~·h-: ~·-Industrial-Construction-Municipal and Mining Equipment C F~~ES AND S ''>S - 915 MEMORIAL AVE. PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO �MAY 1949 PAGE 3 LOG BOOK THUNDER BAY TIMBER OPERATOR NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COUNCILLORS WOODLANDS SECTION, C.P.P.A. OFFICER H. 1-1 . STYFFE ............................................. . J. AUDEN ·· ········•···•··························· A. H. MERRILL H. P. KLINESl IVE . SO . S. J. ?>o <'IATI At the annual meeting of the Woodlands Section of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association A. F. Buell, LongLac Pulp and Paper Company, Limited; A. H. Burk, K.V.P. Company; P. V. Lemay, Marathon Paper Mills. of Canada Limited were re-elected as councillors and J. H. Merrill, of the Brampton Pulp and Paper Company Limited was elected as a councillor. SUMMERS' STRIP-LOADER AT HERON BAY Ear istrict were fortunate in J. W. B. Sisam of the Facult of Toronto, who met with a numb itizens to discuss the activities of the stry Association of Ontario. The primar tive of the C.F.A. is to provide for publ!c education on the value of conserving our natural resources and particularly with respect to the impressing on all peoples the importance of protection of forests from fire. We, of the industry, are very proud of the efforts which the C.F.A. have already been making towards forest conservation generally and at this time we would like to wish them well with their new branch in the Province of Ontario and with the new organization which will be set up locally at the Lakehead. It is extremely important to have al I of those who benefit directly or indirectly from our forest wealth working with us in our attempts to conserve and properly use our forest assets. As members of the largest industry in Northwestern Ontario, we can renew our ·efforts to set the pace and the example for members of the C.F.A. There is no better time than at present to set out a reminder here that with the approaching fire season we should be acutely conscious of the various rules to follow in order to prevent fire. Let us then do our part this year and once again give our very best wishes to the C.F.A. in its efforts. H. H. 'BERT' STYFFE. CLEARING LAND?? A Nicaraguain proverb says: "One man in one day with one match can clear l 00 acres." This proverb is wrong! It should read: "One man in one day with one match can DESTROY l 00 acres." j CPPA Woodlands Section Meeting to be sponsored by Brompton. A fire protection meeting of t~e CPPA will be held on the Brampton Beardmore Limits June 16 and 17, 1949. COVER PICTURE THE DRIVE IS ON! Picture through the courtesy of the Great Lakes Paper Company, Limited magazine "LINK." The April issue of the Observation Post (magazine of the employees of the Ontario Paper Company Limited) reports that the strip-loader of .Ted Summers, Woods Superintendent at Hemlo, took out 30 per cent of the wood at Heron Bay last winter. Many operators in Northwestern Ontario have viewed this strip-loader or "sloop" and are following the experiments with interest. IMPORTANT Don't be scared by the two words: Research and Efficiency Research-is going out to look for a change instead of waiting for it to come. Efficiency-is a better way of doing things. • WHAT MAKES A LEADER .The boss drives his men; The leader coaches them. The boss depends upon authority; The leader on good will. The boss inspires fear; The leader inspires enthusiasm. The boss says, "Get here on time". The leader gets there ahead of time. The boss fixes the blame for the breakdown; The leader fixes the breakdown. The boss knows how it is done; The leader shows how. The boss makes work a drudgery; The leader makes it a game. The boss says, "Go"; The leader says, "Let's go." District Log Sawing Champion 5th at Montreal Contest Ludovic Cyr, crowned Thunder Bay District Buck.Sawing Champion at the Fort William Winter Carnival placed fifth in the Dominion Championship held at the Montreal Sportsmen's Show, March 23rd-25th. Cyr represented the Ontar~ Paper Company, Limited and the Thunder Bay Timbe1")perators' Association and made a very creditable showing. The contest was won by Leonard Poulin, a husky 23-year-old farm lad from St. Godefroi, P.Q, who sliced through i 0-inch diameter green spruce logs at a rate of better than one inch per second. 7 �PAGE 4 MAY 1949 LOG BOOK FOREST REGENERATION By J. H. GODDEN (The second of a series of articles by members of the Northwestern Section-Canadian Society of Forest Engineers.) The term forest regeneration refers to the young seedlings, of all species of forest coming up under the mature forest or on cut-over, burned-over or wind-blown areas. Forest reproduction, or natural reproduction, are other terms used which mean the same thing. Generally, in everyday conversation, the seedlings are referred• tc simply as regeneration or reproduction. This natural reproduction of our forests- is a tremendously important thing to future generations and to the future economy of the country. Fortunately the public, who are the real owners of most of the Canadian torests, are beginning to realize the importance of providing for another crop of timber. A!so, in most of the torest industries today, top management is convinced of the soundness of a sustained yieid programme which means the supplying of mills in perpetuity from the area of forest land assigned to them. If a sustained yield policy is to be success{ ul, our forests should be regarded as a crop, and as the mature timber is removed, provision must be made for the second crop. Thus, rgeneration, either by natural or artificial means, or both, becomes an absolute must and the problems associated with the attaining of satisfactory reproduction should be given top priority. Only when ' we can honestly say that we have left our cut-over lands sufficiently restocked to produce a crop at least as good as the one we have taken, can we feel that we have fu:filled our minimum obligations as responsible citizens and forest operators. This is a job for everybody. Every man worki~g in the woods can and should have a hand in protecting and conserving regeneration and advance growth found in the mature forest before cutting. The foreman especially can do much by encouraging His cutters not to needlessly slash the young growth in the course of their work. This may seem like a small thing bu.t when multiplied by all the cutters at work in the bush the country over it becomes a very big thing and each man who so does can feel that he has made a definite contribution to the perpetuation of the industry in which he finds his livelihood. Company management, government officials and foresters all have their part to play as well, in promoting and carrying out r,egeneration surveys, research work on the subject and putting into effect such policies as may be indicated as being necessary to achieve the desireci result. Although a good start has been made on the study of reproduction on cut-over and burned-over lands both by private industry and government we have a great deal to learn. Some of the outstanding problems as yet unsolved are: l. How can we control the species which will spring up naturally on the cut-over area? 2. How can we attain natural reseeding of l 00 per cent of the areas cut-over instead of only a portion as is now the case? 3. What is satisfactory regeneration or how many strong, healthy seedlings per acre are necessary to provide a crop equal to the one removed? Let us consider each of these problems separately as they affect us in Northwestern Ontario: Problem number one concerning the control of species of reproduction is undoubtedly of prime importance if one is convinced that Spruce, for instance, will be just as desirable, in relation to other species, 75 years from now as it is today. Th matter of desirability of a species 75 years from now is only mentioned as a passing thought. There is no answer to it and the general opinion in the pulp and paper industry, at least, is that we should do all in our power to obtain spruce regeneration. Surveys made to date indicate that, generally speaking, natural spruce reproduction is satisfactory in the clear cut swamp types and will produce another crop at least equal to the one removed. On the highland and dry slope areas, the picture is much different. While t~e~e areas are generally fairly well restocked, Balsam Fir 1s the dominant species, by a wide margin. How can we turn the tables and get spruce as the dominent seedling;; This is the essence of problem number one and only a great deal of practical experimenting and tundamental research will give the answer. Problem number two concerning the attainment of natural regeneration on l 00 per cent of the areas cutover is one for pure research. The reasons why portions of a cut-over area remain barren or do not produce conifer seedlings are not generally evident and a complete and exhaustive study of all the factors involved is necessary. Regeneration surveys, five years after logging, on certain areas thought to be representative of conditions in the district, have shown that between 15 and 20 per cent of the areas cut-over are barren or have failed to reproduce a crop of conifer seedlings sufficient to reproduce the stand removed. For the time being, it is generally agreed that the most logical answer is to resort to artifical regeneration (planting) on at least the better sites and the more easily accessible of these fai I areas. Problem number three, which has to do with the determination of the correct number of seedlings per acre necessary to produce a crop equal to the one removed, is of fundamental importance. It is the basis upon which we make our predictions as to whether or not the future crop is assured and as can easily be seen, if thi!:i basis is wrong so our picture of conditions, drawn fro~ regeneration surveys, is distorted. When we assume 60(J Spruce and Balsam seedlings per acre necessary to produce 300 mature Spruce and Balsam trees 75 years hence thus allowing 50 per cent mortality, we are only guess(ng. Perhaps 400 seedlings would be sufficient, in which case our survey based on a requirement of 600 would sho,; a much poorer picture of regeneration than is really the case; or vice versa, if 800 seed Iings are required, our records based on a requirement of 600 would show a muc ~ etter picture than. is really the ca_se. Thus it can Be seen that our basis, the foundation upon whi~h we build, must be correct and sound if we are not to be deluded. This basis can only be established when many measurements and much study have been carried out on all types of forest stands from the seedling stage through to maturity. (Continued on Page 9) ) �MAY 1949 LOG BOOK PAGE , LOOK FOR THE GREEN CORE GREENHEART ON THE 1'IAIN TREE! Guy lines and running lines is a Green Core Line each one is doing a vital job. Each one Smoother running through the sheaves - better spooling on the drum - makes Greenheart a leader in the west coast woods. To men who really know their ropes, Wright's Greenheart is limber and flexible-easy to handle-ready for work with a shorter break-in time. Top quality steel in every strand plus scientific lubrication to reduce internal wear meansLONGER LIFE for GREENHEART Manitoba Distributors: KIPP-KELLY LTD. - WINNIPEG Western Ontario Distributors: TWIN CITY INDUSTRIAL EQPT. LTD.-PORT ARTHUR �MAY 1949 LOG BOOK PAGE 6 Motor Vehicle Accidents Preloadi~ Pulpwood Racks Result Saving Motor ·v ehicle accidents in Ontario took 7 40 Iives and caused non-fatal injury to almost 15,000 persons during 1948. In the vast majority of cases, these accidents might more properly have been termed "common occurrences''-the result of the improper use of our streets and highways. l_mproper use ?f the highways includes not only the wild, reckless, drunken driving of the irresponsible few, but if includes also the negligent, indifferent. thoughtless and discourteous actions of the normally law-abiding majority. The latter group presents a problem more difficult to cope with than the out-and-cut dangerous driving of a small share of our motorists. Inattention, J?OOr judgement, discourtesy and faulty habits may be quite as dangerous under certain circumstances a~ !he foolhar~y behaviour of the most irresponsible ind1v1dual. So-called minor lapses can and do have tremendoL:s consequence. More truckloads per day and less lifting strain on mer:1 are obtained by preloading pulpwood in especially designed racks now being used in the South and tried elsewhere. These are loaded on the ground by the wood cutter and eliminates the use of a top loader on the truck. Extr~ heavy three-inch pipe, bent in the shape of a 1 U and reinforced at the bottom, is used for the racks. The reinforcing provides a raised bottom for the load so that the lower portion of the pipe serves as a runner. Ea~h rack is bui It to a standard unit size that facilitates volume measurement. These are used with self-loading trucks that are equipped with a power-takeoff winch mounted between the frame members behind the cab. The truck body consists of steel channels to accommodate the racks. Two detachable channel skids are hooked on during loading operations. When the truck is spotted the winch cable is pulted out and attached to a rack. Winding the cable pulls the rack onto the truck. After the last rack is on, the skids are unhooked and the load fastened with chains. Normally less than ten minutes are required to unload two e~pty racks, load two filled ones, remove the ramps, __and bind the load . When loading three racks on long wheel base trucks or four racks on semi-trailers the time is somewhat longer. Three sets of racks are normally used with each truck so that there are two sets in the woods and one in tr_ansit. The co~plete unit is manufactured as a packaged kit, and can be installed by local shops in a few hours. Although designed for pulpwood the unit is suitable for fence posts, tie cuts, and similar products. -Lake States 11 Timber Digest. 11 NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ACCIDENT TOTALS Northwestern Ontario Districts No. of Accidents 1947 1948 299 855 366 672 345 Ontario ··••···································· ······•······•········· 22293 27406 Manitoulin, Sudbury, Algoma ........ .. .. Cochrane .................. ........................ ................. Thunder Bay ........................... .... ................ . Kenora, Patricia, Rainy River ........... .. . DRIVE 642 286 559 CAREFULLY PROMPT ATTENTION TO YOUR BEARING NEEDS • R & M Ball and Roller Bearings and Pillow Blocks • New Departure Ball Bearings • Hyatt Roller Bearings • TIMKEN Tapered Roller Bearings • S.K.F. Bearings • Shafer Roller Bearings • Sealmaster Bearings • Locknuts and Lockwashers • OILITE Oil Cushion Bearings and Core Stock Northland Machinery Supply Co. Lid. 203 HARDIST:Y STREET •• Dial ·3-7407 .. FORT w1iL1AM, o ·N T. �MAY 1949 LOG BOOK A Profit Without Honor It would make a very interesting study for some re ~ search organization to decide in just what precise period of our recent history-and for what reason-it became necessary for anyone who made a profit to stammer out his apologies to an oatraged public. If people work, they get a wage or a salary. If they don't get the wage or salary, they, with extremely rare exceptions, quit working. If money that someone has saved and not spent on y_achts or horseracing is put to work, it MAY earn a profit. ~About tw?-thi rds of the time shareholders' . money put in companies makes money, seldom averaging, in this country, more than four to six per -cent. In normal times a third of all companies don't make money, according to government records.) Profit, then, is the "wages" of saved up money, and a reward for its use in such a way as to give the public some service it requires. Once there was a time when rising industrial profits were hailed by everyone because the money companies made, the more they had to spend; the more .they could pay in wages; the more people they could hire; the more new machinery they could install with which to add to the general abundance of goods and raise the standard of living. Well, those were the good old days when life was simple. Now, if a company makes a profit, some people can barely restrain themselves from yelling lustily for the police and many more mutter darkly about the pub Iic being exploited and big corporations grinding e~eryone into pave rty. . By that li~e ~f reasoning, if a company loses money :t should receive a plaque of public gratitude, for it must be performing its services at less than cost. But just as people don't work if they don't get paid, companies must cease to function if they don't make "wages." In that case, the employees lose their jobs. The day has long since passed when either people or companies buried their money in tomato tins in the back yard . Money, to be of any use, must work and it must work for people. Everyone in the country has a partnership in every profitable corporation in the country because practically every such. company pays regularly several times as much money to governments in taxes of all kinds than to its shareholders in dividends. And most companies reinvest more money in fheir business than they pay out in profits to those who own the companies.-Forest and Mill • MEN OF THE WOODLANDS INCLUDED IN ONTA,RIOMINNESOTA PULP & PAPER CO. LTD: 25-YEAR CLUB Many men have served thei-r companies faithfully throughout the past years and following is a list of persons who have served the 0-M 25 years or more and belong to the 0-M 25-Year Club: A. Anderson, G. Anderson, C. D. Beaton, M. Bozak, W. Caron, P. Devlin, F. J. Elders, H. W. Forstrom, J. H. Gardner, W. Hartigan, E. Hurst, A. Huhselak, J. P. Johnson, F. Lenton, E. H. Low, J. H. MacDowell (Pensioned), N. Maler, J. Marien, J. A. Minor (Pensioned), J. S. Paterson, L. Pearson (Pensioned), J. A. Ryan, I. Salgren; H. E. Sigurdson, J. Sjostrom (Pensioned), K. Zulkowski (Pensioned). Made to Cut ind Keep Cutting See this powerful one-man Power Chain Saw in action! Being used satisfactorily in pulpwood cutting in Canada, U.S.A., Norway, Sweden and other countries. Sturdy, light, compact and powerful P.M. WOODBOSS increases per-man production because one man can carry and operate it without strain. Economical. Parts and service readily available. NOTE THESE SPECIFICATIONS: • Weighs only 33 to 37 lbs. • 4 H.P. (B.B.H.P. 2.5) air-cooled motor. • Swivel carburetor permits horizontal or vertical cutting. • Automatic recoil starter. • 14", 20", 26" and 32" cutter bar lengths. For Full Information and' Free Illustrated Folder Call or Write to: P.M. PRODUCTS (1947) LIMITED 278 Bay Street, Port Arthur, Ont. PAGE 7 �MAY 1949 LOG BOOK Page 8 ·------------------------------------------------ Pulpwood Costs Must Be Lower to Hold Market Port Arthur Library Has Something to Offer You By ROBERT PORTER-Librarian, Port Arthur Library Did you know that even though you may live outside Port Arthur, you can still borrow dozens of books from the public library at the cost of only one dollar a year? This is a service worth considering. The public library is anxious and willing to serve people living in bush camps or in rural areas who have no ready access to books, for books today are no luxury, rather they are almost a necessity. Therefore, if you enjoy reading at all, why not consider joining the Port Arthur Public Library? To -do this, write a note care of The Librarian, Port Arthur Public Library, Port Arthur, stating your wish for an application form. This form wi 11 be sent to you promptly (do not forget your address). Complete the application form and mail it to us' with a dollar enclosed and listing some books you would like us to send you. You are free to borrow books, three fiction and three non-fiction at a time. Six books may be held for a _m onth, or even longer, providing you inform us of your desire to hold them. Books can be exchanged for new ones at any time. The borrower must pay postage or transportation costs on the books both ways, a_nd books should be mailed to the library well wrapped in corrugated cardboard or good strong paper. Remember to write or print BOOKS on the wrapper, because printed material travels cheaply. Of course, the borrower is responsible for the cost of a book, if he or she loses it, or damages it seriously. The public library discards old books from time to time, and many of the discarded books may be welcomed in bush camps. We have not a large number and can only supply groups - not individuals. If you wish any, then write us-they will not cost anything, except costs of transporting them to a new home. _ The library publishes book lists from time to time which may assist you in selecting reading matter. We will be happy to place you on our mailing list at any time, or try to advise you on any problem relating to books. The library is here to serve you, it has something to offer you. There are thousands of good books to select from-books which will while away a dull hour just as effectively as the movies. Remember, if you want to learn more about our services (which are as inexpensive to you as we can make them) write, care of The Librarian, Port Arthur Library. Our motto is service-with a smile. EDITOR'S. NOTE: Libraries in other communities in Northwestern Ontario will no doubt offer the same cooperation that the Port Arthur Library does. Further enquiries should be directed fo the nearest library. Lower pulpwood costs must be the aim of the Canadian pulp and paper industry to insure stable markets for its products, W. A. E. Pepler, manager, told the annual meeting of the woodlands section, Canadian Pulp & Paper Assoc., recently. High labor costs and necessity of cropping distant woodlands have led the the industry to experiment more and more with mechanization of logging operations, he pointed out. However, it is only through adherence to mass production techniques that mechanization will be able to compete with conventional methods, he added. Woods operators at present are only slightly mechanized, but fortunately general conditions in the industry are well suited to application of such techniques, he said. Here are some of the items of mechanical equipment on which reports were given; Mechanical Saw - Performance 115-155 per cent over . conventional bucksaw; user requires training and experience; less labor turnover if bush workers owned their mechanical saws. Trucks - Hauling costs reduced by use of larger trucks, increasing yearly mileage; should study costs to determine economic limits for use of trucks. Tractors-Flexible and efficient for hauling sleighs of pulpwood over ice roads and snow roads without a roadbed. Woods experts point out that mechanization is still in the very early stages of development. Woods manager of one large company, however, stated 40 per cent of the company's pulpwood had been taken out mechanically last year, that this would be increased to 75 per cent in 1949. At least two other large operators reported greater use of mechanical equipment. Other points touched on at the meetings included: Silviculture - Steps have been taken by some companies to introduce hybrid species which would produce more pulp per acre. Further study of tree species which produce greatest yield of pulp under Canadian climatic and soi.I conditions was urged. Edward Bonner, chief forester of Spruce Falls Power & Paper Co. at Kapuskasing Ont., reported that company's long term research pro~ gram included surveys on effects of fire on growth, types of seedbeds for proper germination, effects of cutting methods, yield of pulpwood under various conditions. Forest nursery has been established at Kapuskasing which will have an annual capacity of five million seedlings for use in reforestation, since company had found ROY GIBBON AGENCIES INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND SUPPLIES PHONE: 5-8352 HENRY DISSTON & SONS LIMITED PORT ARTHUR REPRESENTING: FORANO LIMITED Band and Circular Saws, Knives, Chipper Knives, Hacksaws • CANADIAN INGERSOLL-RAND CO. LTD. 4U and SU Electric Impact Tools 45A CUMBERLAND ST., S. "V" Belt Sheaves, Gears, Chain Transmission Equipment, etc. VIKING PUMP CO. OF CANADA LIMITED Material Handling and water supply pumps etc. Your enquiries are solicited and expert advice obtained for your problems. �MAY 1949 PAGE 9 LOG BOOK COCHRANE HARDWARE (PORT ARTHU.R) LIMITED Headquarters for CAMPERS' - FISHING TACKLE LUMBERMEN'S MINING - SPORTING GOODS CARPENTERS' AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES See the 1949 Johnson Outboard Motors at COCHRANE BARDW ARE S. CUMBERLAND STREET (PORT ARTHUR) LIMITED PHONE 5-7345 that artificial regeneration was needed in some cases despite improvements achieved through alteration of logging techniques. PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO IN THE DAZE OF PAUL BUNYAN-'KING OF THE LUMBERJACKS' TM Reg US Pat Off Forest Management - Federal and provincial authorities are taking increased interest in this phase of forest operations. Ontario Government, for instance, is taking an inventory of its forest resources by aerial photographs and ground checking. Management foresters are being appointed to look after inventory control, planning and control of operations. Forest management programs of the province's pulp and paper companies is being fitted in as part of a larger government plan to divide the forest area into management units. D. R. Stevens of Brampton Pulp & Paper reported that, from company's experience, aerial photography of its cut-over areas is more advantageous than ground surveys. Training - Spruce Falls Power & Paper is successfully using four months' course to provide more foremen for expanded forest operations, replacing prewar appren1 iceship system. Trainees make actual reconnaissance of forests to plan cutt-ing and road lay-outs, also study accounting procedures, fire fighting methods, logging use of mechanical equipment, etc. Course promotes exchange of ideas, broadens knowledge, develops appreciation of responsibility and importance of foremen's task, it is stated. Labor Turnover - Rate of labor turnover is ·rising despite improved living conditions and steadier employment possibilities. Job must be made major occupation of greater number of workers instead of just temporary one, it is suggested. Companies should measure turnover rate, find causes, introduce corrective measures.-Financial Post. -. :~~-::••.:__ - ,.~·-~ i) ~- FOREST REGENERATION (Continued From Page 4) In conclusion, we may sum up the whole situation by saying that our observations and records to date indicate that nature generally does a pretty good iob of providing for a second crop. However, as man wishes to improve on and alter nature's work to satisfy his needs, he must spend much time and effort in study, practical experiments and research before he can successfully attain this end. The goal of leaving our cut-over area, fully stocked with what we consider a desirable species is one worthy of our best efforts and should be rated in the business of forest management as second only in importance to adequate protection of our mature forests and young growth from excessive fire and insect damage. <tfeARS AGO w ·HEN THE MISSISSIPPI WAS ON A RAMPAGE PAUL,. PERFORMED ONE OF HIS MANY HEROIC DEEDS. WITH lHE AID OF H\5 SMIRT USED A~ A MAMMOCK STRETCHED ACROSS THE MOR.NS OF THE BLUE OX. - PA.UL ANO MIC&HTY BABE RESCUED THE FAR.MER MOSBACK ANO HIS ENTIR.E FAMILY. The amount of money spent by private indu?try in Canada on increased material costs, new machinery and new plants last year was about $2, 156,000,000-almost as much as the federal goverment's estimate for its enti re budget for 1948-49. �PAGE 10 LOG BOOK MAY 1949 WOODSWORKERS RULES FOR THE PROTECTION OF 'THE LIVES OF FELLOW WORKERS AS WELL AS THE FORESTS FROM WHICH WE EARN OUR LIVING -- FOLLOW THESE RULES: ( I ) No ~~ Tailor Made'' Cigarettes (2) No Vogue, Egyptian Zig Zag or other heavy eigarette papers (3) No Matehes - Use Lighters (4) No SIDokiug While Walking or Working (If you wish to smoke, sit down. Be sure your butt is completely out before you move.) (5) No Lunch Fires or Fires For A~y Purpose If You smoke Use a Rock to When Driving the Ash Tray is there for you to FO ~-Only v.ou can ~-Only v.ou can PREVENT PREVENT FOREST FIRES! FOREST FIRES! (Tear this out and Post �PAGI: 11 LOG BOOK MAY 1949 ••• If You Discover a Fire Beyond Your Control ••• Notify Your Foreman IMMEDIATELY! .. WOODSMEN REMEMBER ! Your Responsibility Is Great The Forest Fi re Prevention Act states: (Sec. 19) For the purpose of controlling and extinguishing any fire, an officer may employ or summon the assistance of any male person between the ages of eighteen and sixty years, excepting only trainmen, boat crews, local telephone operators, telegrapher~ and despatchers on duty, doctors and persons physically unfit. R.S.O. 1937, C.325, S. 17 (4); .i 946, C.32, S. l 4, Amended (2) Every person who refuses or neglects to render assistance when required under this section shal I be guilty of an oHense against this act. R.S.O. 1937, C.325, S. 17 (5), Amended. KEEP OTHERS FROM SETTING FIRES AND YOU WON'T HAVE TO HELP PUT THEM OUT. STS TIMBER -1- WAGES Lose the Forest and You Lose All PREVENT FOREST FIRES ' r Camp Bulletin Board) �PAGE 12 LOG BOOK MAY 1949 We Carry a Complete Stock of the following Famous Supplies • PUREX WELDING EQUIPMENT • ELECTRICAL WIRE AND SUPPLIES • DOM. OXYDEN GAS WELDING RODS • WALKER JACKS • STELCO ARC WELDING RODS • EVEREADY FLASHLIGHTS • GRAY BONNEY WRENCHES • EVEREADY BATTERIES Dial 5-6511 MARSHALL-WELLS Current Outbreak of the Spruce Budworm In the Thunder Bay Region Summary of Mortality of Balsam Fir In Four Sample Plots, 1943-1948 % Mortality of By J. E. MacDONALD and A. A. HARN DEN The spruce budworm, a native forest pest of North America, has occurred periodically in epidemic proportions for more than 100 years. Balsam fir, red and white spruce stands in the New England States, the Maritime Provinces, Quebec and Ontario have been depleted at intervals by budworm attack. Although recent observations indicate that white spruce may be a favoured host species of the insect during periods of endemic population, the recurrence of outbreaks has been associated with successive generations of balsam fir. The current budworm outbreak in Ontario became widespread in the late thirties. By 1948 heavy infestations were present over large areas of northern Ontario from the Cochrane District westward to the Sioux Lookout District. The infestation around Lake Nipigon was first reported in heavy intensity in . 1943 in the Chief Bay area. Observations made since that year indicate, however, that the infestation reached heavy intensity in 1939. Since 1944 little change has occurred in the western boundary of the infestation. East of Lake Nipigon the area of heavy infestation has increased steadily since 1944. In 1947 surveys carried out on the Sibley Peninsula and on the Black Bay Peninsula revealed light budworm infestation on balsam fir and medium infestation on white spruce. Both host species were heavily infested in 1948. The high balsam fir content of stands in the Lake Nipigon area favoured the development and maintenance of a high budworm population. Sample plots established in several areas around Lake Nipigon in 1943 and 1944 showed an average balsam fir content of approximately SO per cent by volume. Sixteen per cent mortality of balsam fir, some of which was probably due to overmaturity, was recorded in a sample plot in the Kaiashk Bay area in 1943. Since then, severe mortality of balsam fir and moderate mortality of white spruce has occurred in a large area west of Lake Nipigon. East of Lake Nipigon in the Northwind Lake and Barbara-Jean Lake areas moderate mortality of balsam fir has occurred. The death of balsam fir from year to year following the first record of mortality varied considerably in different areas. This is illustrated in data from four plots in the Lake Nipigon infestation contained in the following table. Dial 5-6511 Plot Locations Kaiashk Obonga Disraeli Barbara Bay ............ Lake Lake Lake ......... Balsam Fir by Volume 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 ·------- 16 22 34 3 18 19 s 76 8 6 21 93 so 16 23 100 96 22 38 The spruce buclworm population declined in the Hurkett area, south of Lake Nipigon, in 1948. This reduction occurred during the larval and pupal srages and may be attributed in part to attack by parasites and predators. Budworm collections taken in the Black Sturgeon Lake area and reared at the Black Sturgeon Lake Field Station showed an increase in the percentage of larvae killed by a parasite (Meteorus trachynotus) in i 948 as compared to 1947. Pupal parasites were also found to be more numerous in collections reared in 1948 than in former years. One of the chief objectives of the Forest Insect Survey is to keep forest services, forest industries and other interested parties informed on the status of forest insects from year to year. To improve this service, insect rangers have been assigned to each of the forest dis •tricts of Northern Ontario. An important function of the rangers is to contact personnel in the districts regularly to discuss Forest Insect Survey work. Insect rangers may be contacted at any time through the officer-in-charge of the Forest Insect Laboratory, Sault Ste. Marie, or·, in the summer months, through the district offices of the Department of Lands and Forests. Information on the status of forest insects is further provided in several bulletins and publications. From May through September each year, the Forest Insect Laboratory distributes monthly bulletins containing upto-date information on insect infestations in Northern Ontario. A detailed annual report is prepared by the ranger in each district containing information on the ~tatus of insects, data on mortality of host stands caused by insects, infestation maps, etc. These ranger reports are submitted to district and divisional offices of the Department of Lands and Forests and to supervisory and technical staff of the forest industries. The "Annual Report of the Forest Insect Survey," published in. Ottawa, provides a yearly summary of the status of forest insects in Canada. The writers, in this article, have attempted a concise outline of recent spruce budworm outbreaks in On(Continued on Page 16) �MAY 1949 - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - LOG BOOK PAGE 13 - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 MAP 1 Areas of heavy, mediu:11 and light Spruce Budworm infestation in Ontario i n 1948 determined by quantitative sampling , grour:d and aerial surveys. LAKE SUPERIOR HEAVY INFESTATION ..................... ~ MEDIUM INFESTATION .................. ~ LIGHT INFESTATION ................. ... § THE NORTHERN ENGINEERING & SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED FORT WILLIAM ONTARIO CANADA �LOG 800K Page 14 Pulpwood May Be Agricultural Crop Motor Vessel Safety Requirements Requirements of the law to be observed with regard to motor vessels not in excess of five tons, gross tonnage, as regards equipment to be carr_ied, life _savin~ and fire extinguishing, and the precautions against fire to be taken. Life Saving Equipment • • The following life saving equipment should be carried: One app: ,.>ved lifebuoy (if the vessel is in excess of 20 feet in length). One approved life jacket for each person on board. If more than 12 passengers are carried, approved buoyant apparatus sufficient to accommodate 50 per I cent of the number of persons on board. Fire Extinguishing Equipment . . Fire extinguishing equipment in accordance with the following should be carried: DRY SAND_.__For a vessel of any size-a receptacle containing a suitable quantity of dry sand, sawdust i_mpregnated with soda, or other approv~d dry material, with a scoop for distributing such material. FIRE BUCKETS-For a vessel not exceeding 35 feet in length-One fire bucket. For a vessel exceeding 35 feet in length-Two fire buckets. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS-(variation equivalents or allowable)-For a vessel not exceeding 20 feet in length· One tetrachloride extinguisher of l ¼ quarts capacity, of the hand pump type. . , One extinguisher constructed to discharge froth, ot a capacity of at least l gallon. (NOTE: A vessel not exceeding 20 feet in length, which is propelled by an outboard motor, is not required to carry an extinguisher constructed .to discharge froth.) For a vessel exceeding 20 feet in length but not exceeding 35 feet in length: One tetrachloride extinguisher of l ¼ quarts capacity, of the hand pump type. . • One extinguisher constructed to discharge froth, of a capacity of at least 2 gallons. For a vessel exceeding 35 feet in length: Two tetrachloride extinguishers of l ¼ quarts capacity, of the hand pump type. One extinguisher constructed to discharge froth, of a capacity of at least 2 gallons. Precautions Against Fire A.s precautions against fire care should be taken to avoid leakage of gasoline, or the risk of fire d~e to ~nshielded woodwork or other inflammable material being in too close proximity to hot pipes. PLAY SAFE - If a petition, now before the Interstate Commerce Commission is favorably received, pulpwood may soon be officially' regarded in the U.S. as an agricultural commodity. Classification of pulpwood as a product of the farm and soil the same as grain, forage, and livestock crops_. is reque~ted by the American Pulpwood Association and the American Paper and Pulp Assn. No decision has been reached yet and further hearings are scheduled before the ICC. Practices advocated by the Federal Department of • Agriculture, lqan requirements of several Federal Land Banks and even the Webster dictionary definition, support the argument that pulpwood is by nature an agricultural crop, according to the main petition presented to the ICC by M. H. Collett of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co. Other arguments presented in favor of the decision were: Eighty per cent of the U.S. pulpwood supply comes from 261,000,000 acres of small woodland tracts, for the most part owned by farmers. Trees, iike other farm crops and livestock, have the faculty of reproducing themselves and if given treatment can, year after year, produce paying crops from the same area of land. Other products or ~ommodities such as ore, petroleum or gas do not have this renewable characteristic. Therefore a major distinction between agricultural products and other prody_c;:ts of the earth is-their renewability. " • • A great effort is being made at present by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, state agricultural and conservation agencies and private concerns to promote the handling of pulpwood as an agricultural crop.-Lake States Timber Digest. EDITOR'S NOTE: The land ownership situation is different in Canada in that 9110 of the total ·forest area is owned by the Crown, that is the people of Canada. 11 11 PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THEY MAKE THIS BOOKLET POSSIBLE BE PREPARED "SCRVING THE LUMBERMEN'S CLOTHING, MAY 1949 BEDDING AND TIMBER OPERATORS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO" FOOTWEAR. GROCERIES, FRUITS & VEGETABLES, TOBACCO, ETC. Fort William �MAY 1949 PAGE 15 LOG BOOK Pictures taken on The Pas Lumber Co. operation at Reserve, Saskatchewan, where t h i s Euclid Tractor again proved its ability to go out and produce against terrific odds and elements. . . EUCLIDS DO- IT AGAIN! MORE Records Broken! - MORE Satisfied Customers TOTAL WEIGHT OF LOADS HAULED PER TRIP-535 TONS TOTAL FEET OF LOGS HAULED PER TRIP-107,000 FT. LOGS TOTAL CORDS OF PULPWOOD HAULED PER TRIP-235 CORDS "The latter being comparative in regards to weight hauled." WE HAVE AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR RENTAL, EUCLID TRACTORS AND PULPWOOD T RA I L E RS WITH - UP TO 20 CORDS CAPACITY. Showing Adverse Grades Encountered For Further Information Please Contact G. H. GODSALL EQUIPMENT CO. LTD. TORONTO. 213 BAY STREET PORT ARTHUR, TEL. 5-6753 MONTREAL~~ ; s .I : PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO �MAY 1949 LOG BOOK PAGE 16 Sp_mce Budworm (Continued From Page 12) ta'fio, with special reference to the Thunder Bay region. • Complementary to the system of surveys of forest insects, is a program of biological and ecological investigat.igns, carried out at several locations, (e.g. Black Stur-· geen Lake Field Station), and designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the interrelationships of the spruce budworm, its parasites and diseases, climate, and the forest. Such an understanding is indispensable ~to reduction, through remedial action, of the recurrent- losses arising from forest insect outbreaks. Such investigations are necessarily of a lo!'lg-term nature, but interim reports and interesting developments are frequently published in the "Bi-Monthly Progress Report" of the Forest Insect Investigations Unit, wh:ch is widely distributed .and available without charge on request. The mailing lists for the various bulletins, district reports, and printed· publications referred to above, are ·revised periodically, and anyone desiring to be included -o n one or more of the lists should contact the Officerin-Charge, Forest Insect Laboratory, Sault Ste. Marie. EDITOR'S NOTE To aid the v a I u ab I e work done by the Forest Insect Rangers, men on timber operations can be of great help by sending samples of forest insects tc> the Forest Insect Laboratory. Boxes for the forest insects may be secured from the Forest Insect Laboratory at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Collections are usually made by spreadi, 19 a grounc, sheet or tarpaulin beneath the tree being sampled and then shaking the tree vigorously. Large trees may be jarred by striking the trµnk with the back of an axe or the branches may be_shaken by using a long pole. It is necessary to place some of the foliage on which insects have been feeding in the boxes. Spiders or ants should not be placed in the boxes as _they will eat other insects. Special Insect Rangers make trips through all districts and these men are always glad to give advice or instructions regarding collections. "'WHY WORRY?" Most of us get grey before our years, but when the truth is known, there are actually only two things to worry about. • That is-whether you are rich or whether you are poor. If you are rich there is nothing to worry about. If you are poor there are only two things to worry about. That is-whether you are in good health or whether you are in poor health. If you are in good health there is nothing to worry about. If you are in poor health there are only two things to worry about. That is-whether you are going to live or whether you are going to die. If you are going to live you have nothing to worry about. If you are going to die you only have two things to worry about. That is-whether you are going to Heaven 0r whether you are going to Hell. If you are going to Heaven you have nothing to worry about. If you are going to Hell you'll be so damn busy renewing old acquaintances you won't have time to worry. So, why worry?-Brompton "Broadcaster." "ONLY GOD CAN MAKE A TREE" By JOYCE KILMER Joyce Kilmer was right . . . BUT WE TOO CAN HELP . . . if we can keep control of forces which interfere with natura, evoiution in the woods. Then millions of acres of Ontariors timber land will be capable of growing to mature and merchantable size, and assure the forest industries ot a steady flow of timber for generations to come. We are told this can be accomplished by the following . . . FIRST and foremost, this means elimination of FIRE - principal woodland threat. SECOND it means turning to count and not wasting fecundity by preserving and protecting seed sou,-ces. THIRD it means harvesting timber according to the capacity of nature to replace and grow new trees ,?~se,.- Only you can • -PREVENT FOREST FIRIS ! ';) FOURTH it means efficient management, with improved methods of logging by the use of equipment specially designed to assist the logger in marketing the mature and merchantable timber at a profit. KEEP ONTARIO GREEN 1 Delbert L. LaFleur FORT WILLIAM, ONTARIO TIMBER PRODUCERS EQUIPMENT Distributors of: LIDGERWOOD YARDERS NESCO SLASHERS AND GRAPPLES �MAY 1949 LOG BOOK Page 17 J. T. Russell Motors 120 N. ARCHIBALD STREET GENUINE FORT WILLIAM, ONTARIO Distributors for: CHRYSLER ENGINEERED PARTS For CHRYSLER INDlJSIRIAL-MARINE AND AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES MAIL OR PHONE ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION PHONE 3-7421 Ontario Paper Company Limited Wins Accident Prevention Contest By D. B. CHANT The Ontario Pulp and Paper Makers' Safety Association sponsors an annual Accident Prevention Contest :n woods operations. The contest is based on the frequency of disabling injuries (expressed as the number of case~ per 100,000 man-hours worked) and all member companies having woods operations involving more than 20,000 man-days worked in the year take part. The amount of lost time caused by the injuries, the kind of injury, or the money cost for compensation an<l treatment do not enter into the contest picture at all. A crushed tee affects the contest standing exactiy to the same extent as a fatal accident; each one is a disabling injury. That goes for strained backs, hernias, frostbites, horse-kicks and scalds with hot soup, or what-have-you. If it a disabling injury and the claim is accepted by the Workmen's Compensation Board, it counts against the score of the company concerned. On that basis, the Heron Bay operations of the Ontario Paper Company ranked, for the full calendar year, 1948, ahead of all other member companies with exposure greater than 20,000 man-days; completing the year with a frequency figure of 43.0 disabling injuries per 100.00 man-days worked. The 1948 group average was 73.4 and the 1947 winning figure was 48.5. Heron Bay's accomplishment in 1948 was deserving of front ranking. An appropriately-worded certificate suitably framed was presented to a representative of the winning company at the 34th Annual Meeting of members on Apri l 4, 1949, at th King Edward Hotel, Toronto, with 218 members and guests present to applaud the presentation. OSCO BLOC KS Mr. Eugene E. Sparrow, Chairman of the Workmen's Cornr;ensation Board, made the actual presentation on behalf of this Association. J. E. Cantin, Safety Director of the Ontario Paper Company, accepted it for his firm. Sufficient copies of the certificate were supplied to cover the various camps, depots and headquarters of the operations where it is hoped they wi 11 serve to encourage continued effective accident control effort in the future as well as to commemorate the successful work already done . Advertisers' News Two new tools-the outgrowth of several years of experiment in land clearing-are now available for all users of ''Caterpi Ilar" Tractors. The "Fleco" All-Purpose Root Rake, and "Fleco" Detachable Stumper, are designed for use with the Caterpi Ilar Tractor equipped with standard dozer equipment. These two tools are needed by, and are useful to the Timber Operator, the Road Contractor, and the one Tractor Operator. The contractor, with these two tools, in a matter of minutes can change from dirt moving tc stump and tree removal, or to piling and grubbing. There is no exceptional ski 11 required to use the "Fleco" Root Rake or the "Fleco" Detachable Stumper. Any good operator in a matter of five to six hours can become as good as the best. Further information may be obtained from the Powell Equipment Company Limited. In Canada today it takes more than $5,000 to provide the tools, machines and plant facilities used by a single factory worker. KEEP THE FORESTS GREEN THEY'LL KEEP CANADA OUT OF THE RED WHEREVER CABLES ARE USED �LOG BOOK PAGE 18 BE CAREFUL! PREVENT ACCIDENTS 5. Boats must never be overloaded. The number of men to be allowed in any boat must conform with the Company regulations. Total capacity must be indicated clearly in paint on the boat. 6. Men must not smoke or use matches when fi 11 ing a gasoline tank. 7. Boats shall be lined down dangerous rapids with one rope only. 8. All motor boats shall be equipped with a flashlight in good working order. 9. Paddles or oars shall be available in all motor boats for emergency use. I ,;cuscuscuswcuswwcuswwww4SAFETY TIPS (From the "Code for the Prevention of Accidents in Logging Operations" by the Quebec Pulp & Paper Safety Assn. Inc. Quebec-1947.) BOATS AND CANOES 1. Boats and canoes which are damaged and therefore unsafe, shall not be left where men might use them. They must be repaired, destroyed, or taken away. MAY 1949 DRIVE 1. Walkways must be provided on the wings of all dams. 2. All gasoline boats with inboard engines shall be provided with at least one fire extinguisher, in good working order. 2. Foot bridges across small streams must be equipped with guard rails. 3. Boats with outboard motors must be provided with an old blanket, bucket of dry sand or a fire extinguisher. 3. When breaking out railways workmen shall work at the side, never in front or on top of the roll~ay. 4. Motor boats must always have sufficient life preservers to allow one for each member of the crew. When transporting men, there must be sufficient life preservers for all on board and, or, a seaworthy boat must be in tow, sufficiently large to take care of all passengers. RIVER DRIVERS The Brampton Pulp & Paper Company, Limited in the interest of safety and accident prevention have issued instructions that all river drivers must wear caulked boots. BIG OPERATIONS CALL FOR BIG EQUIPMENT G.M.C. i~iv TRUCKS Gasoline and Diesel ... Are Designed for Big Jobs . All G.M.C. Trucks from 3½ to 50 'Tons Capacity are Sold and Serviced by PIGOTT MOTORS LIMITED 543 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg LAKEHEAD REPRESENTATIVES Sales - 906 Memorial Avenue Parts - Service PORT ARTHUR Phone 5-8141 �PAGE 19 LOG BOOK MAY 1941 unity between the various b_ranches of the Timber Cullers' Association, K. Mason, Sam Cowan, and J. R. Denley represented the Port Arthur Branch. Timber Cullers' News Thunder Bay Branch Another successful Annual Meeting of the Thun• der Bay Branch of the Timber Cullers' Association was held in the New Legion Hall, Fort Willam, April 18th. Officers were elected as follows: Past President - W. H. Jarvis; President K. Mason; Vice-President - Joe Hughes; Secretary - J. Denley; Executive - Sam Cowan, J. E. Peden, G. Lalonde, J. Horn, L. Mask, W. Reid. The guest speaker was Mr. A. J. Auden, Woods Manager of the Port Arthur Division of the Abit,bi Power & Paper Company, Limited and Vice-President ot the Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association. Mr. Auden made it clear that he was addressing the gathering as a private citizen and not in any official capacity and his address was so inspiring to the gathering that it was requested from the floor that copies be mimeographed and distributed to all members. Western Region Branch The Annual Meeting of the Western Region Branch of the Timber Cullers' Association was held in Kenora on April 23rd. • Officers elected at the meeting were: President-John Anderson; Vice-President-Al Ian Shaw; Secretary-Art Clempson; Executive--P. Janow, P. Borup, D. G. Turner, J. McArthur, J. Wynd, A. K. Mclay, A. McNevin, F. Nichol, F. M. Dodds, G. Vezina. In keeping with th~ policy aimed at strengthening Northwestern Region Branch The Annual Meeting of this branch was held in Sudbury on April 30th, but at the time of going to press no details were available of the officers elected. Les Murphy, Fred Smith, and J. E. Peden represented the 1hunder Bay Branch at this meeting. ICanadian Society of Forest Engineers News Two successful meetings of the Northwestern Ontario Section, Canadian Society of Forest Engineers have been held in Port Arthur recently. On Apri I 8th, Mr. Keith Atcheson of Kenora, Regional Forester; Western Region and a member of the Section addressed the members on Forest Fi re Protection. A Canadian Forestry Association movie, "Then It Happened," was also shown. Another successful meeting was held on May 4th and J. W. B. Sisam, Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, Dr. M. L. Prebble of the Insect Laboratory at Sault Ste. Marie and Professor J. 0. Wilhelm, Director of the Ontario Research Council addressed the mE3mbers. Mr. Paul Ward, Secretary of the Section reported that the membership is growing and all foresters in Northwestern Ontario are urged to join this Section. INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS FOR PROVED HEAVY~DUTY PERFORMANCE International Trucks are famous for their rugged con!truction, economical performance - and low maintenance cost. There's a model far every purpose, with strong empha~is on . off - the - highway operation as well as long distance hauling. Large Supply of Repa=r Parts On Hand at All Times e us fer all Types cf A.~NION ,: r TRAILERS Every Spedal ... ,npase S. J. HILL &SONS LTD. International Truck Sales and Service PORT ARTHUR • FORT WILLIAM �7DAYLOAN J LOG BOOK 1949 For Stump, Tree, and Rock Removal Use a ,, FLECO '' tool - "Fleco Detachable St.umper" pushed this tree over ,1nd out of the cleared field in less than one min ute. Ave ra9a.s a stamp per minute in a stump-studded field . Close-up of the "Fleco Stumper." T he teeth bite into the stump lifting as well as pushing it out . The Stumper can be mou nted or dismounted 15 minutes -after the bulldozer blade h·as been removed. "Fleco Root Rake" clears a n average of an acre per hour of toughest- underbrush, clears land faster, at less cost than ever before. Sixteen inch penetration of teeth removes all scr:1bble, yet sifts and levels valuable top soil. -"Fleco Rock Rake" r e m o v e s and gathers rocks, boulders, and stubble from the soil; deep tooth penetration and tooth design eliminate the need for digging and dozing required by conventional bulldozer. The "Rock" Rake extracts the rocks only. The three 11 Fleco" Tools-Stumper, Root Rake and Rock Rake-are designed for their jobs; jobs the conventional bulldozer blade was never meant to do. They offer a n·ew solution to an old problem, land clearing and road building; with one or all of these "Fleco" Tools these may now be accomplished in less time, at lower cost than ever before. We'll be pleased to send you the complete "Fleco" Catalog in which you'll see pictured the "Fleco" Tools in action-tools that are designed for the job. PJJWEll E(!UIPMENT t:OMPANV Lll\lITED 115 N. CUMBERLAND ST. PORT AR'tH UR, ONT. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Log Book - Timber Operators' Association Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1949MayLogBook Title A name given to the resource Log Book - May 1949 Subject The topic of the resource Forest Products Industry Description An account of the resource Log Book, published by the Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association. May 1949. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1949-05 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Shared with permission of the Ontario Forest Industries Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/c2867204eb46955e00a7c43d4dadcb7d.pdf 671fdc99af26490a19e83b334e052747 PDF Text Text �PAGE 2 LOG BOOK MAY 1950 TWIN CITY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD. DISTRIBUTORS FOR INTERNATION·A L INDUSTRIAL POWER Crawler Tractors Diesel Engines Power Units NOTE: - WE WAREHOUSE A LARGE COMPLETE STOCK OF: WRIGHTS CANADIAN WIRE ROPE PRENCO HOSE LINES AND FITTINGS Attention Tractor Owners O'11r Service Department is composed of experienced and factory trained mechanics. Our special shop equipment and complete working facilities enable us to repair your tractor from a minor repair to a complete overhaul. PROMPT EFFICIENT SERVICE ALL WORK GUARANTEED TWIN CITY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD. Logging -- Industrial -- Construction -- Municipal and Mining Equipment OFFICES AND SHOPS - 91S MEMORIAL AVE. PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO �MAY 1950 LOG BOOK THUNDER BAY TIMBER OPERATORS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS: H. H. STYFFE ....................... ..... ........ ......... .......................... ...... .... ...... . ......... President A. J. AUDEN .. ........................................ . ............................ ........................ Vice-President EXECUTIVE: J. H. MERRILL H. P. KLINESl IVER M. COCHRAN W B. SOUTHON H. S. MOSHER Secretory-Manager, T. S. JONES Published by THE THUNDER BAY TIMBER OPERATORS' ASSOCIATION Edited by T. S. JONES By the time this issue of the Log Book reaches yoLl we hope we will have terminated one· of the most rigorous winter and spring seasons in our history. Certainly the vagaries of the weather man can only make us conjecture on what the summer season will bring. At least we know anything is possible and that it might be wise to prepare for the worst. The fire season wi 11 soon be with us, and to those of us who will have to do with summer bush operations of any description, it would be wise to add a word or two regarding Fire Prevention. During the past two seasons much good has come from joint meetings between Operators and the Department of Lands and Forests. It is agreed that all of the things we would like to see accomplished by both partie!· have by no :-neans oeen implemented. However, the seed of mutual co-operation has been sown and I believe we can expect much improvement in matters of fire prevention and suppression as the seasons go by. From an operator's viewpoint, I befieve we can lead the way starting this year. Instead of looking upon the Fire Prevention Plan as a necessary evil in order to carry on summer operations, we should readily set up a Firr ation gets under way. The Prevention Plan should be foremost in everyone's mind and be an integral part c the operation itself. A one day course was set up by the Department in May in the Sturgeon River Area. One day does not appear to be sufficient for such a meeting. However, the success of this initial step will lead to something we have advocated for a long time and that is a spring training course for fire fighters. In the meantime here is wishing every success to Spri_ng and Summer operations. -H. H. "Bert" Styffe, President. FIRE TAX DOUBLED Operators in Ontario were notified by the Department of Lands and Forests that under the Crown Timber Act by Order-in-Council dated 23rd day of March, 1950, "The Fi re Protection Charges payable in respect of any timber berth or limit or concession area is increased from $6.40 a square mile to $12.80 a square mile to take effect on the list of April 1950." Cover Picture AIRVIEW OF THE TOWN OF NIPIGON In the foreground can be seen a raft of pulpwood from the Lake Nipigon area being held prior to towing to the Lakehead. Near the mouth of the river is a tug towing a raft and in the background can be seen the Red Rock mill. PAGE 3 UNEMPLOYMNET INSURANCE EFFECTIVE APRIL 1ST, 1950 Unemployment Insurance Coverage was extended to cover woods workers in Eastern Canada effective April ~· 1st, 1950. The regulations cover all employment in Lumbering and Logging and all operators, including contractors or jobbers who employ labour, must be registered with the Unemployment Insurance Commission. The Unemployment Insurance Commission has issued to all operators a memorandum entitled, "Additional information for Employers in Lumbering and Logging," which gives details of the application and administration of the Act in so far as the Woods Industry is concerned. A successful meeting was held in Port Arthur on March 27th and representatives of companies heard Mr. W. J. E. Smyth of the Unemployment Insurance Commission, Ottawa, go into details of co-operation between companies, and the Unemployment Insurance Commission, to try a·nd foretell and avoid the many administration difficulties that will probably occur. , Mr. G A McCauley, Regional Auditor from Win nipeg, local officials of the Unemployment l":'surance Commission and the National Employment Service were also present along with representatives of operators One action that can assist both the Unemployment Insurance Commision and the operators is for employees to have their Unemployemnt Insurance Book when they accept employment and all employees should be urged not to lose these as they are necessary if unemployment insurance benefits are applied for ABITIBI QUARTER CENTURY CLUB INCLUDES REPRESENTATIVES OF WOODS DEPARTMENT 31 of 501 active members of the Abitibi Quarter Century Club are members of Woods Departments. The break-down is as follows: Iroquois Falls Woods Division 18 members. Sault Ste. Marie 8 " Port Arthur 3 Beaupre " 2 " The three Port Arthur members are J . C. McLeod 32 years. F. Bereziuk - 28 years. A. J. Auden - 27 years. 11 " 11 11 11 11 TWO WOODS EMPLOYE~S QUALIFY F.9R 0 - MOLD TIMERS' .CLUB Having completed' ."25 ye~rs of service with the Woodlands Division of the Ontario-Minnesota Pulp & Paper Company, Limited, Captain H. Hickey and G. Sippets (pensioned) were made members of the Old Timers' Club recently. LUMBERMEN'S SAFETY ASSOCIATION HOLD ANNUAL MEETING At the Annual Meeting of the Lumbermen's Safety Association held in North Bay, April 17th, the following· Board of Directors were elected for 1950: President: Malcolm Cochran. Vice-President: G. H. Potts. Directors: J. Pousette, Sultan. J. W. Austin, Chapleau. A. E. Wicks, Cochrane. D. A. Gillies, Braeside. E. V. Woollings, Englehart. B. F. Merwin, Sudbury. H. S. Mosher, Port Arthur. Mr. Young, Elk Lake. J. Omanique, Barry's Bay. J. W . McNutt, North ~ay. �PAGE 4 LOG BOOK MAY 19 YOUR PART IN FOREST PROTECTION By R. BOULTBEE One of a series of articles by members of the Northwest- ern Ontario Section-Canadian Society of Forest Engineers Forest Protection today is a concern of the average citizen, especially if he is working in the bush. Just as the average citizen fought and won our last two wars, so he is the man on whom effective forest protection de-, pends.. It is everyone's job to be on guard against the starting of fires, and to fight them vigorously if and when they do start. There was a time when these unpleasant chores were left to a specially appointed government agency known loosely as "The Forestry." Today most people realize that the best man to fight a fire is the one closest to it. Such being the case, it is easy to see why men in logging camps are key personnel in forest protection. Naturally the best state is never to permit a fire to start. This calls for a conscious and continuous effort on the part of all of us to obey the rules of common sense regarding matches, camp-fires, smoking material, etc. All timber companies have such rules based on common sense which any good citizen will adhere to without question. The first person to watch is oneself; after that we should watch our companions. Mutual care is essential. Fire will start occasionally in spite of the best preventive efforts. When this happens it pays off to know what to do. Skill in fighting fires is just as important as skill in cutting and piling pulpwood or sawlogs. One of the oldest rules of existence is to guard your means of livelihood. If you are a camp foreman you carry certain definite responsibilities for forest protection placed directly on your shoulders by yow company. The Government of Ontario makes al I companies responsible for forest protection in their own areas. The company is obliged to place a prescribed amount of fire fighting equipment in each camp and to appoint Honorary Fire Wardens. Your first responsibility as a camp foreman therefore is to maintain your fire fighting equipment in good condition ready to use, and ·to keep your key men alert and informed of their duties in the event of fire. As a camp ~oreman you will also find it to your ad~ vantage to consider what you would do in the different parts of the area under your care in case of fire. This means that you should size up where your dangerous areas are. Usually ac,umulations of slash are the outstanding danger, especially by routes of travel. Old grass, slab piles and other refuse can be dangerous too. You should decide in advance what you would do in or near any of these areas in the event of fire, keeping in mind the movements and numbers of your men. The following ·points should be kept in mind w~ you are deciding what you would do to fight a fire the various parts of your camp area. Where are the r0c and trails you which your men can use to get to each a, most quickly? What roads, trails or wet spots can lu~ed for holding the fire? Where is the nearest wa· for pumps and pai Is? Are the trai Is good enough to ~ the necessary equipment to the fire? Where are t nearest hardwood stands that can usually be count on to slow down a fire? Which way does the prevaili1 wind blow in relation to the danger spots? Which are wi 11 be most dangerous to your men, camps and equi ment? Where can you go for the quickest additior help and how can you inform your superiors about ti fire? All these and many more problems should be ti constant subject of your thoughts. . It will pay you as a camp foreman to discuss yo plans with your Honorary Fire v\/arden and other k, men, and also with the bush worker himself. Only in tr way can you be sure that your key men know what to c if a fire starts, and only in thi.? way can you impre other men with the importance of moving quickly ar independently to the scene of an outbreak of fire. Do not neglect to inform the nearest station of H Department of Lands and Forests when you have an ou break of fire. The Department will send extra equipmer and experienced help as soon as possible, though it seldom possible for the Department to ·get to the fire c quickly as those working in the camp. If you are a bush worker in a camp rather than a official of the timber company, it is still your duty as citizen to give serious thought to forest protection. Yo should be familiar with the supply of fire fighting equi~ ment and its condition; you should size up the dange spots in your camp area and the best way to fight fire in them. You should be ready to move to the scene o a fire as soon as you know about it, and to take you companions with you. Of course if you have been give, a special job in case of fire, that will be your first concen As a citizen and bushworker it is your privilege t< go to your camp foreman and other key men in the camp and have them show you their fire fighting equipmen· and explain what plans they intend to follow in case o· fire and what your own fire fighting job would be. As, citizen you are part owner of the forest. Thousands o· other citizens in the Province are also part owners of thE forest in which you are working but onil' you are actual I) present to prefect the interests of them all. BUNDLE YARDING J. C. McLEOD RETIRES John Charles "Charlie" McLeod, well-known to the Timber Industry in Northwestern Ontario, had the honour of being the first employee of the Port Arthur Woods Division, Abitibi Power & Paper Company Limited, to retire with an annuity provided by the Abitibi Retirement Income Plan. Charlie started out in 1917 with the Provincial Paper Woods Department and became Provincial's Woods Superintendent. When Abitibi took over the Provincial operations. Charlie was made Marine Transportation Superintendent, the position he held when poor health forced his retirement this year. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU, CHARLIE! The latest method of yarding at Stevens and Caramat is a combined yarding and loading system. The wood, as for a manual cut, is piled in 8 ft. lengths on cross skids (to keep it clear of the ground). No strip roads have to be cleared. A conventional highlead yarder then yards it in to the landing by means of two chokers, one around each end of the bundle. When the bundle arrives at the landing, it is picked up into the air and dropped on the back of a waiting truck, and the chokers are unhooked and return for another bundle. it takes approximately fifteen minutes to yard and load a truck load.-"Marathon Courier." �MAY 1950 PAGE 5 LOG BOOK what's your rope problem ? For 180 years Wrights' have led the field in the creation and development of both fibre and steel industrial ropes. Throughout these years the latest scientific processes have been vigilantly maintained to produce ropes of the highest standards required by today's high speed, heavy duty operations. · Call your nearest Wrights' representative today. He will gladly help you select the right construction of Greenheart for your particular job, STOCKS OF WIRE ROPE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT ARE CARRIED BY BRITISH COLUMBIA= ALBERT A: Marshall-Wells Companies Vancouver, New Westminster, Victoria, Prince George SASKATCHEWAN: W. F. Fuller Machinery Co., Ltd. Regina Lucy Export of Canada Ltd. Edmonton, Calgary NORTHWESTERN ONT ARIO: Twin City Industrial Eqpt. Ltd. Port Arthur Wilkinson & McClean Ltd. Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge MANITOBA: Kipp-Kelly Ltd. Winnipeg �PAGE 6 MAY 1950 LOG BOOK INCREASED FIRE HAZARD FOLLOWING SPllUCE BUDWORM OUTBREAKS J. E. MacDONALD and A: A. HARNDEN The spruce budworm infestation, after persisting for a variable number of years in parts of the Thunder Bay area, began to decline in 1948 and this process continued in 1949. During the early larval period of the insects, the infestation dropped sharply to a very low level. Larvel counts were made at four points in the eastern portion of the infestation shortly after the budworm began feeding in the spring and a second series of counts was taken when the larvae were almost fully developed. These showed a marked reduction in the larval population (see Table l). TABLE 1 Number of Spruce BMdworm Larvae per 18" Branch Tip on Balsam Fir at Four Points in the Infestation in 1949 Location Date sampled June 7 GeraldtonKapuskasing border No. of 18" sample tips examined 16 July 8 West shore of Long Lake May 31 June 28 May 27 Legault tp. July 9 Gurney Station Pays Plat May 23 July 10 16 20 16 12 Average no. of larvae per tip 3.7 .3 6.6 0 10 1.6 1 i.8 2.6 This decline · in population was general in the Port Arthur and Geraldton districts except in relatively small areas immediately north of Lake Superior. Heavy infestation persisted in four areas from Disraili Lake eastward to the vicinity of Kam, and on the Sibley and Black Bay peninsulas where approximately 85 percent defoliation of the current year's growth of balsam fir occurrec (see Figure 1). Moderate mortality of balsam fir as a result of defoliation by the spruce budworm was noted in the Chief Bay area west of Lake Nipigon in 1945. Mortality was heavy in that area in 1946 and by 1948 a large percentage of the balsam fir had died from Castle Lake south to Black Sturgeon Bay and west to Obonga Lake. Mortality increased greatly south and east of Lake . Nipigon in 1949 (see Figure 2). High fire hazard has developed in recent years in many parts of Ontario where the spruce budworm has killed extensive stands of balsam fir. The hazard varies from district to district depending upon the balsam fir content of stands and upon the percentage of dead anc windthrown trees. Judging from a number of large fires in recent years the fire hazard reaches an extremely high level when windfall occurs and may remair. high for at least ten years. The Gogama fire north of Sudbury in 1941 and the Mississagi fire east of Sault1 Ste. Marie both occurred approximately ten years after balsam fir windfall became severe. Sample plots established in 1943 and 1944 in the Lake Nipigon area have provided data on the breaking up of balsam fir stands as a result of severe defoliation by the spruce budworm. Considerable windfal'I occurred in several of these plots in 1948. Severe windstorms ir October, 1949, caused additional windfall (see Table ; TABLE 2 Timing of Severe Defoliation and Deterioration of Balsam Fir in Five Sample Plots in the Lake Nipigon Area Area Figure l (The .Area Within Wbich Hea'f)' lnteatat1on Occurred in 1948 Elltendecl trca Carden I.alee in the Port Arthur D1atr1ct Eaat to Paa· wachuan I.eke 1D the Geralclton D1atrict and rrom tb6 Areaa Hatcbecl OD the AbOTe Map North to Ogok1 I.eke) Legend Hea'f)' lnteatation in 1949 ........ ~ First year significant mortality (20% to First Year considerable broken tops and some windthrown trees Per cent mortality 49%) First year severe mortality (50% to 100%) 1949 Chief Bay 1939* 1944 1946 1948 100 Kaiashk Bay 1939* 1945 1947 1948 99 Obonga Lake 1942 1946 1947 i949 94 MacDiarmid 1944 1947 1949 Barbara Lake 1944 1947 1949 * Estimated Areas Within Which Hea-.y Spruce Budwol'III Inteatat1on Occurred in 1949 Determined b7 Growicl and Aerial SUrnya First year severe defoliation - 62 59 from observations of affected stands since 1943. If it may be assumed that fire hazard is at it: maximum after windfall becomes severe, the hazard in the area immediately west of Lake Nipigon was approaching that maximum in 1949. The hazard increase. also east of Lake Nipigon, particularly in the vicinity o Barbara and Jean Lakes. The f~rest protection division of the Department of Lands and Forests uses balsam fir mortality maps prepared by the insect rangers to compile fire hazard maps. This phase of forest insect survey work wi II be carried out more intensively in Northern Ontario in 1950 to provide detailed information on fire hazard resulting from forest insect infestations. �MAY 1950 LOG BOOK PAGE 7 INSECT SAMPLES GREAT ASSISTANCE TO FOREST INSECT LABORATORY The following insects were collected and Field Records taken in the Port Arthur District in 1949. Spruce Budworm Red pine sawfly Jack pine Budworm Balsam fir sawfly Black-Headed Budworm Red-headed jack pine Larch sawfly sawfly Birch sawfly Black-headed jack pine Yellow-Headed Spruce sawfly Sawfly Poplar leaf miner Forest tent caterpillar Larch case bearer Western tent caterpillar Crysomelidae Hemlock looper Other insects. Industry personnel have assisted in the work by sending samples of insects to the Forest Insect Laboratory at Sault Ste. Marie. You are urged to keep up the good work. If you wish sample boxes to send your insects in, contact the Department of Lands and Forests or this Association. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ACTIVE ORGANIZATION IN NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO Figure 2 J.reas ~/1th1n Which Heavy and l.:oderate ~ortel1t7 of Beleem nr Occurred Up to and Including 1949, Determined by GroWld end Aeriel Surnya, end Percentage 1:ortelity, by Volume, or Balaam Fir 111 SeJ.ple Plots. Legend Heovy mortal1t7 .••• , •• ,., ••• , •• , .rnJ W.oderete a.ortelit7 .••• , •••• ,, •'•, .[I]] Q Percentage lll0rtelit7 of Beleam Fir in eemple plote; ............. . A successful Winnipeg doctor was the main speaker at the second anniversary dinner of the Thunder Bay group of Alcoholics Anonyrrlous recently. In al I more than 100 persons were present at the meeting and this attendance is evidence of the steady growth of A. A. in this area. The Thunder Bay group is a well established part of an organizati.on of nearly 100,000 who have recovered from alcoholism through the practice of the A. A. program. The postal address of the A. A. in Northwestern Ontario is Box 114, Port Arthur, Ontario Nesco Equipment Ensures Economical Speedy Continuous Operation NESCO GRAPPLERS •FOR HANDLING LOGS, RAILROAD TIES, PULP AND OTHER TIMBER PRODUCTS (Made in Canada) Pulp, Logging & Sawmill Machinery THE NORTHERN ENGINEERING & SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED FORT WILLIAM ONTARIO CANADA �PAGE 8 LOG BOOK MAY 195 THE FEASIBILITY AND ADVANTAGES OF YEAR ROUND OPERATING (A paper delivered at the recent C.P.P.A. Woodlands Section Meeting in Montreal) By A. F. BUELL It has always been one of the goals of the LongLac Pulp and Paper Company and its predecessor to run woodlands operations insofar as possible on a uniform year round basis. The completion of the Terrace Bay bleached sulphate mill, and the inclusion in ~he wood order of jackpine to the extent of 40 per cent of the total softwood, has made it possible to operate through 12 months of the year with only minor and short term ·fluctuations in the labour force. It is not the object of this short paper to describe logging methods in detail or to. dwell on the means b~ which employees are kept profitably occupied in every season. In brief, jackpine cutting and skidding operations start _in May and continue until October. Jackpine hauling starts in June and continues until November. It is possible to haul to water during this period from onethird to one-half of the total wood order, depending on the percentage of spruce in the jackpine stands, and to some degree on the fall weather. Spruce cutting starts as jackpine cutting tapers off in the fall and continues until December with a few cutters carrying on through the winter in each camp. Spruce hauling starts as soon as roads and landings a re ready in December and continues until March . In March spruce cutting again becomes the major activity, to the extent that snow conditions· will allow it, and continues throughout the break up period until the jackpine cutting gets under way in May. By jackpine cutting_is meant -cutting operations in stands predominently jackpine in composition, but which may run up to 25 per cent spruce by volume. Likewise a spruce cut may contain a small proportion of jackpine. Naturally, as jackpine and jackpine - spruce stands are found on sandy areas, they lend themselve!I to summer truck operations using bulldozed roads. Stands predominating in spruce are generally in swampy areas which must be logged during the winter. River driving and lake rafting operations are carried out from May until November. Other activities such as road and camp construction, equipment maintenance, and fire hazard removal are scheduled, where possible, to be carried out at those times in the operating year when it is most difficult to keep the labor force economically employed in the direct p~oduction and delivery of wood. . It is self evident that a prerequisite to carrying c continuous all season operations is a system of all-se son access roads. Two years of year round operating on a substanti scope have pointed out several distinct advantages c the side of year round rather than seasonal operatic These are listed below. 1. Staff and Labour When camp staff, cutters, haulers, handyme1 blacksmiths, mechanics, machine operators, etceter. are assured of year round employment they acquire sense of security and attachment to the employer whic makes for better relations and, indirectly, higher pre duction and cheaper wood. The security which goes with year round emplo~ ment attra.cts in general a more stable type of employe• A married man, unless he has other employment in th off seasons, cannot keep a family on seasonal woods err ployment. With all-season roads to the camps it is nc difficult for a man to work in the woods and at th same time to establish a home in a nearby village. Ther is a noticeable increase in the number of married me from settlements within the limits working in the bus, as all-season operating develops. It should not be necessary to enlarge further on th advantages of all-season operating insofar as its effec on labour is concerned. They are simply the advantage which go with steady work, security, opportunities fo home life and increased loyalty to the employer. The type of employee drawn to the woods by th, attractions of all-season operating is the type requirec if our branch of the industry is to successfully modern ize its methods. Good forest management, includinf silviculture mechanization and protection, depend: largely on the attitude of the man who handles the axe saw or the wrench. 2. Equipment and Horses It is far more economical to operate all year wit~ a given capital outlay in mechanical equipment, camp~ and horses, than half the year with twice the capital outlay. There is no need of enlarging on this point for an) one familiar with the economics of wood production. (Continued on Page 9) Multiple belts in matched sets and Fractional Horse Power. P. L. P. AIR DRILL, PNEUMATIC AND WATER HOSE. Conveyor Belting, Steam Hose, Suction Hose. Fire Hose (all types), Unlined Linen Hose. Special Agent for DOMINION RUBBER COMPANY LIMITED YOUR ENQUIRIES ARE SOLICITED AND EXPERT ADVICE OBTAINED FOR YOUR PROBLEMS. ROY GIBBftN 45A Cumberland St. S. AGEN~IES INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & SUPPLIES Port Arthur, Ontario Phone 5-8352 �MAY 1950 PAGE 9 LOG BOOK COCHRANE'S HEADQUARTERS FOR GIFTS for the BRIDE COMMUNITY PLATE SILVERWARE CANADIAN CHINAWARE GENERAL ELECTRIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES ECKO SOLID COPPER CHROME FINISH COOKING UTENSILS PYREXWARE ALWAYS SATISFIES COCHRANE HARDWARE PORT ARTHUR LIMITED YOUR FAVOURITE SHOPPING CENTRE Dial 57345 3. Fire Protection There has always been widespread opinion that summer operations constitute a fire hazard. This is undoubtedly true but experience to date has indicated that, _providing proper education is carried on and other safeguards established, the advantages of summer operating can outweigh the disadvantages. The network of allseason roads, both access and haul roads, which are essent;al to summer operating increase the accessibility of the areas being operated, and thereby are an important factor in both detection and suppression. As pointed out in connection with the effect of ye~r round operating on labour we are dealing with men who have a different attitude from that which is so evident on an operation employing transient labour. They are far less likely to be careless with fire as it is one of the few menaces to the steady employment which means so much to them. Where there are summer operations the camp crews are organized into fire gangs, each under a competent fire boss. This organization is ready to go into action as soon as a fire is discovered . Therefore the time lost in rounding up fire fighters and organizing them into effective fire crews is eliminated where summer operations are carried on. 4. 6. General If conditions make it feasible wood may be delivered directly to the mill in the same summer in which it is cut, thereby reducing carrying charges. No attempt has been made in the foregoing to evaluate in dollars and cents the advaQtages of year round as against seasonal operating. This will vary so sharply as between limits with different topography, weather conditions, labour supply and wood species requirements. that a cost comparison would be of little value. It is quite evident, however, that where circumstances wi 11 allow it year round operation will be, in the long run, more economical than the seasonal method. IN THE DAZE OF PAUL BUNYAN-KING OF THE LUMBERJACKS (TM Reg. Pat. Office \ Sylviculture Permanent employees can be trained to cut and skid in such a manner as to damage as little as possible of the advance growth . This wi II result in lower planting costs. With permanent or semi-permanent all-season transportation systems which are a part of year round operations, cutting methods which result in maximum utilization and bring about improved regeneration of the best species can be employed. This is less practical under the former system of operating. It is quite evident that planting is the only solution to some of our regeneration problems. The probable results of planting with seasonal transient labour could not be compared to the results which could be expected from permanent trained labour. S. Dial 57345 Operations Providing the topography and soil will allow it summer hauling is cheaper than winter hauling . Although road construction is expensive it is more than offset by cheaper road maintenance, loading, ice landing prepara tion and maintenance, and unloading costs. Where wood can be both cut and hauled before winter the cost of firewood and camp expenses is substantially reduced. . - ,,. ~ ,._ __,,,__ ~ - ~ ~ ~ e-:. -.,,'' • ~<-~> ~~~ C..,;;:.t 1948 Clyde G. Yeadon The toughest iob of all, was the task of adding the vegetables to "Pea Soup" Lake. Imagine having to roll these giant cabbages, carrots, etc. from Paul's own garden, into a scalding whirlpool with a canthook. "Pea Soup" Lake was brought to a terrific boil by setting the surrounding forties ablaze. �PAGE 10 LOG BOOK DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND FORESTS FOREST PROTECTION MEETINGS HELD In Northwestern Ontario three meetings were held in March to discuss Forest Protection in 1950. Meetings were held in Port Arthur for the Port Arthur District; in Geraldton for the Geraldton District and in Kenora for the Kenora, Fort Frances and Sioux Lookout Districts. Mr. R. Boultbee presided at the Port Arthur Meeting, Mr. U. W. Fiskar at the Geraldton Meeting and Mr. K. Acheson at the Kenora Meeting. Mr. T. E. Mackey, Chief, Forest Protection Division, Department of Lands and Forests, Toronto, was present at the Kenora meeting and expressed his appreciation for the interest shown by operators and their efforts in the prevention, detection and suppression of forest fires. The need for uniformity in training, tower situa-· tion, public publicity and other aspects of forest protection were discussed at all meetings. At the end of the meetings, operators' committees were appointed as follows: MID-WESTERN REGION Port Arthur District • C0 I. R• H • Bl ,ss, Nipigon Lake Timber Co., Ltd. J. H. Godden, Great Lakes Paper Company_ Ltd. A. S. Harrington, Hydro Electric Power Commission. F. S. Hick, Abitibi Power & Paper Co., Ltd. A. M . .tones, Brompton Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. WESTERN 'REGION Geraldton District C0 I. R. H . Bl"ISS, Nipigon I ake Timber Co., Ltd. A. M. Jones, Bromptor Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. (All Districts) H. H Bishop,· 11 p ammerm, aper Company. S. Farlinger, Patricia Lumber Co., ltd. J. H. Godden, Great lakes Paper John McLeod, Co., Ltd. Abitibi Power & Paper N. Golder, Co., Ltd. Ontario-Minnesota (Lake of the Woods). C. A. Samuelson, F. S. Hick, Long Lac Pulp & Abitibi Power & Paper Paper Co., Ltd . Co., Ltd. Geo. Sonlt;y, N. McMillan, Marathon Paper Mills Dryden Paper Co. of Can. Ltd. Ltd. H. L. Moffatt, Alexander-Clark Tbr. B. Thomson, Co., Ltd . Ontario Paper G. Potts, Company, Ltd. Ontario-Minnesota (Fort Frances). w . White, Ontario-Minnesota IPa•ric:i~ Limited) Any other operator wishing to be represented on these Committees or to attend meetings will be welcome to do so. Please notify this office and you will be kept informed of meetings. COMMITTEE AIMS l. As representatives of operators, to give the utmost co-operation to the Department of Lands and Forests in the prevention, detection and suppression of fires. 2. To assist in the integration and co-ordination of the operators' fire protection systems and the over-all Government system. 3. To co-operate in keeping up-to-date the Department of Lands and Forests' District Forest Protection Plan by having available general knowledge of operators' plans and thoughts. 4. Promotion of fire prevention awareness and training of fire crews amongst all operators. A Special Issue of the Log Book dealing with forest fire crew organization was issued early in May t<t all key personnel in Northwestern Ontario. Some additional copies of this pamphlet are available upon request. MAY 1950 INDUSTRY MEN LECTURE AT LAKEHEAD TECHNICAL INSTITUTE The following men from woods companies in North western Ontario lectured during the past year to thE Forestry Students of the Lakehead Technical lnstitue Dr. M. Bartley, Principal, and Mr. C. J. Campbell Master in Forestry, wish to thank the lecturers and thei 1 companies for the time and effort spent on this work. Mr. P. V. LeMay, (Operating Manager, Marathon Pape, Mills of Canada) "The Purpose of the Technica l Forestry Course and what Industry expects of Technical Graduates". Mr. F. L. Stevens, (Assistant Divisional Woodlands Manager, Abitibi Power and Paper Company Limited) "History of Development of 8' Pulpwood Cutting at the Lake head". Mr. A. Pingree (District Logging Superintendent, Provincial Concession, Abitibi Power and Paper Company Limited) "Methods Employed Locally in 8' Pulpwood Cutting". Mr. N. L. Kissick, (Assistant Chief Forester, Marathon Paper Mills of Canada) "Mechanical Logging" two lectures. Mr. D. Graham, (Construction Engineer, Great Lakes Pulp and Paper Company Limited) "Camp Construction and Layout" - two lectures Mr. D. C. Clark, (Assistant Manager, Nipigon Lake Timber Co. Ltd.) "Cutting, Hauling and Marketing of Pole Timber" - two lectures. Mr. H. L. Moffatt, (General Manager, Alexander-Clark Timber Co. Ltd.) "Eight Foot Pulpwood Hauling". Mr. R. . Prettie (General Manager, Northern Wood Preservers Ltd.), "Treating and Marketing of Treated Forest Products" - two lectures. Mr. T. S. Jones (Secretary-Manager, Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Assn.), Labour Relations in Woods Industry". Mr. H. H. Styffe, (Oscar Styffe Limited), "The Rafting of Pulpwood". Mr. F. L. Stevens, (Assistant Divisional Woodlands Manager, Abitibi Power and Paper Company Limited), "Administrative Genius and Related Departments" two Iectu res. Mr. J. Merrill, (Woodlands Manager, Brampton Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.), "Fire Suppression." Mr. R. Hallonquist, (Personnel Manager, Brampton Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.), "Personnel Administration". Mr. K. W. Hearnden, (Chief Divisional Forester, Abitibi Power and Paper Companp Limited), "Methods of Cruising" - one day of instruction. Mr. N. L. Kissick, (Assistant Chief Forester, Marathon Paper Mills of Canada), "Methods of Cruising" three hour laboratory instruction. Mr. W. Taylor, (Marathon Paper Mills of Canada), (Chief Draftman) "History of Photography", Aerial Camera and its Application to Forestry". Mr. P. Addison, (Regional Forester, Department of Lands and Forests), "Nursery Practice". . Mr. J. Barron, (Management Forester, Department of Lands and Forests), "Working Plans". Mr. C. Horncastle {Logging Engineer, Ontario Paper Co. Ltd.) "Sloop Logging". Mr. R. W. B. Thomson (Chief Forester, Heron Bay Division, Ontario Paper Co. Ltd.), "Forest Regeneration". Total hours of guest lecturing - 20 Special instruction - 9 In addition to this instruction which has been given by field specialists, it is perhaps of interest to point out that twenty-eight days of instrucion were given on Company limits, and six afternoons during the term were devoted to conducted tours of local Forest Enterprises. 11 �LOG BOOK MAY 1950 PAGE 11 C.P.P.A. Award to Marathon CANADIAN PULP AND PAPER ASSOCIATION 2280 Sun Life Building Montreal 2, Canada WOODLANDS SECTION March 3, 1950 Mr. P. V. LeMay, Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Limited, Public Utilities Building, Port Arthur, Ontario. Dear Peavey: It gives me great pleasure to inform you that the Awards Committee of this Section has voted to present you with the Ellwood Wilson Award for the year 1949. The Committee's decision is based upon your work in the development of the cable yarding system used by Marathon as described in your paper "Logging at Marathon.'' As you probably know , this Award is granted to a member of the Section for the most effective industrial application of research projects instigated and carried out either by the Section (in co-operation with the Research Institute) or by a member company. The Committee feels that your work in spark plugging and carrying out the development and application of the cable yarding system employed by your Company makes you a most worthy recipient of this award . The award consists of $100.00 and an engraved plaque which wi II be presented to you at the Annual Luncheon of the S:;ction being held in the t--!ormandie Roof of the Mount Royal Hotel March 22. We sincerely hope that you can be on hand to receive the award personally at that time. Please accept the sincere congratulations of the Committee and of myself personally on your attainment of this award. Yours sincerely, W. A. E. Pe.pier, Manager, Woodlands Section. WDB/EA Presentation of the Ellwood Wilson Award by Harold Burk to P. V. LeMay. March 6, 1950. Mr. W. A. E. Pepler, Manager, y\/oodlands Section, Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, 2280 Sun Life Building, Montreal, Quebec. Dear Pep: I have just received your letter of March 3rd in which you state that the Awards Committee have favourably considered m8 for the Ellwood Wi Ison Award for 1949. Needless ·to say, I feel greatly honoured, but on the other hand, I also feel a certain embarrassment in being singled out from this great Marathon team. Any success that we have had is due entirely to teamwork in our organization. I shall not name any of our staff, because I would have to name them all. In accepting this award, which I do very gratefully, I do so in the name of the Marathon team. Your very truly, MARATHON PAPER MILLS OF CANADA LIMITED, CANADIAN SOCIETY OF FOREST ENGINEERS NEWS The Northwestern Ontario Section, Canadian Society of Forest Engineers have held three meetings ~o far th;s year. The meetings were held January 27th, February 17th and March l 0th. At the March meeting Mr. N. W . Harrison, Dis trict Representative for the Thunder Bay Area, Department of Agriculture, was the guest speaker and delivered a very instructive and interesting address about the agricultural industry at the Lakehead. Mr. Harrison pointed out that there are 2,800 farms between Upsala to the West and Nipigon to the East. Principal farm products were milk, eggs, poultry potaroes and other vegetables. Mr. Harrison stated that a soil survey of the Thunder Bay District showed it to have the greatest variation of soil conditions of any place in Ontario. In concluding his address, Mr. Harrison dealt briefly with the local woodlot situation and advised that in this area woodlot operation must harmonize with farming if it is going to be successful and enjoy its fullest potential. PVL/MEF P. V. LeMay, Operating Manager. �PAGE 12 LOG BOOK MAY 1951 WE CARRY A COMPLETE STOCK of the FOLLOWING FAMOUS SUPPLIES PUROX WELDING EQUIPMENT DOMINION OXYGEN GAS WELDING RODS PYRENE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS GRAY BONNEY WRENCHES Dial 5-6511 ELECTRICAL WIRE AND SUPPLIES BLACK & DECKER DRILLS EVEREADY FLASHLIGHTS EVEREADY BATTERIES MARS BALL-WELLS Dial S-6511 SILVICULTURE IN THE LAKEHEAD AREA By R. N. JOHNSTON Division of Research, Ontario Department of Lands and Forests The main issue in silvicultural practice, ~ot only in the Lakehead area, but also throughout Ontario and the greater part of Canada, is forest regeneration, or, the re-establishment of commercially valuable forests by natural seeding following logging or fire. or various combinations of both. Some regeneration effort is concerned with the reestablishment of a forest by planting. Because of it~ relatively high initial cost, however, tree planting probably will be for a considerable time, used only on submarginal agricultural lands or the small area of favorable planting locations that can be found in the forest. Present planting methods are very largely dependent on the use of agricultural implements, the spade, the plough, and the cabbage planter and are, therefore, tied to conditions which will permit the successful operation of such equipment. Unfortunately most forest soi Is, either by inherent physical character or because of the terra:n and tree growth, are not usually "tillable." Due to a variety of factors, and the existence of agricultural procedures and equipment which could bt. readily adapted, the tree planting phase of forest regeneration is at present more thoroughly understood and has been more widely exploited than any other regeneration techn:que, although it has long been recognized that planting can be applied to only a small proportion of the forest area of the Province. Regeneration by seed under forest conditions is unfortunately a problem which forest users must accept as the= r own and solve by their own largely unaided efforts. Unlike planting, the possibilities of adapting equipment or techniques are strictly limited. Unfortunately, too, it seems that any si lvicultural practice which wi II provide a better chance for the establishment of a new forest crop, will eventually require additional effort and added cost, over and above present wood's operating practice . Though less costly than planting regeneration by seed will still cost something; an unpalatable fact which wood users must be prepared to accept. The challenge tC' industry here is to introduce new techniques which wi 11 permit "silvicultural logging" with a minimum of additional cost. • .As we all know, but sometimes overlook, it is cost which makes regeneration a problem. It has often been stated rather loosely that "we do not know how to se • cure regeneration." This, however, is not strictly true. In some favourable areas only intelligent handling is required and in most others, a forest can be restored if cost and time are not considered. A good forest at an:., price does not solve the regeneration problem. What is required are techniques which will produce a good fores1 at a price our present standard of living and price structure can afford to pay. It is perhaps obvious to the operator at least, that government regulations which cripple industry are unwise, even though they may result in a better forest. L is equally true, though perhaps not so obvious, that the logger who put wood on the jack-ladder at the lowest unit cost during the first cut is not necessarily the best logger. The best logger cuts at a profit so that the highest possible wood values continue to reach the same jackladder year after year. Successful silviculture is related to cost and ir, practice is dependent upon increased efficiency through the whole cycle of regeneration, protection, harvesting, and wood processing. So long, therefore, as industry i: concerned with harvesting and processing and Govern ment with regeneratiqn and protection, the best inter ests of both require the utmost in co-operation and understanding looking to a more efficient overall operation. Under the existing pattern of co-operation between industry and government in Ontario, logging or tree crop harvesting appears to be the most obvious point of mutual technical interest. (It seems logical, therefore . not only in the Lakehead region but throughout th('whole Province.) , · In organizing the Provincial regeneration program, the Department of Lands and Forests has divided its efforts into two general fields; the study of tree seeds and the study of tree seed beds. Seed studies are at present very largely confined to white spruce and red and white pine outside of the Lakehead area and general principles may be applied cautiously to the seeds of many othe,· forest trees and therefore to the other species in the Lakehead region. Some observations on the behaviour of jack pine seeds and cones have also been undertaken. A great deal of preliminary seed investigation has been done in the laboratory because it can be done under controlled conditions and has, therefore, no particular local flavor. �MAY 1950 LOG BOOK Seed bed studies by contrast are involved with spe cific localities. The Department has carried out a great deal of this type of regeneration study in the Lakehead region during the past three years. Re_sults of this work have been presented in the Division's reports numbers 14, 17 and 19. If details are required, they may be found in these publications. All that can be done here is to indicate· the organization, kind and amount of work performed. It has been said that the initiation of all research can be summed up in three words, "oh", an exclamation of surprise; "my'', an indication of wonder; "why", an indication of curiosity. But no matter how it may be initiated, a research program, once underway, almost invariably follows a fairly uniform patern. There is, first, a primary stage in which natura' phenomena are observed, a second in which theories are evolved in explanation of the _phenomena; a third ir which experiments are set up to test theories and a fourth in which experimental results are recorded and related. It is well to remember these four steps and to realiZf that they are all necessary. Failure to appreciate ·the im • portance of experimental testing, was very largely re sponsible for the absurdities of so-called science in me dieval times. Recognition of the importance of experi mental testing has probably been the most important single factor responsible for the present practical value of research . Seed bed research not only in the Department bu: throughout Canada and the United States, is still largely in the initial stages of observing phenomena and evolving theories. Hence the popularity of so-called "re generation surveys." A great deal more "observing" o, "surveying" is required. For example, the Departmental GENERAL MOTORS PAGE 13 reports listed above are mainly concerned with a detailed record of findings or observations in the forests of the Lakehead region and conclusions drawn from them. The conclusions or findings of a regeneration survev are sometimes treated as established facts. This is a da'nger• ous practice. It is true that such conclusions, may by some happy chance, be factual. But because of the wide. variety of natural conditions in the Forest, it is very dif. ficult to be certain that all the essential facts are known. The results of regeneration, or any biological surveys,, are likely to be influenced by the ideas of the writer. The proper use of regeneration survey data is as a basis for the design of experimental tests. , Proof of regeneration survey observations and conclusions is usually secured through the establishment of permanent sample lots, and in the Department's Lakehead regeneration program, the establishment of plots. of this kind is now going forward. Since logging is required to implement some of the tests, many propf pl(?tS are being established in co-operation with industry. In due course, we believe facts will emerge! In brief, this is the outline of the Department's three years of regeneration research in the Lakehead reg:on. As stated, it does not appear as a very great acccmpl ishment for the expenditure of three years' time and a sum of approximately $40,000. Some indication of the extent of th,e program may be provided, however, by a statement of the number of survey plots examined. In considering the bare total of plots as a means of assessing the effort involved, it is well to remember that each and every plot must be located, often in very difficult country, measured by approved survey methods, defined by taut string boundaries, examined on hands and (Continued on Page 16) TWO CYCLE DIESEL ENGINES SS H.P. TO 660 H.P. SO H.P. TO 600 H.P. FAN TO FLYWHEEL UNITS FINGER TIP SHIFT CON- OR TROL IS MADE POSSIBLE PACKAGE POWER BY THE G.M. HYDRAULIC UNITS MARINE GEAR, STANDARD FOR ALL YOUR POWER WITH ALL 3, 4, 6 . AND REQUIREMENTS TWIN G.M. UNITS - - - DISTRIBUTORS FOR - - - Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. Tractor Division Baker Manufacturing Co. Pacific Car & Foundry Co. SALE S PARTS SERVICE G. M. Detroit Diesel Engine Division Gar Wood Industries Inc. Drott Manufacturing Corp. Northern Tractor &Equipment Limited HEAD OFFICE: 787 St. Joseph Street, St. Boniface, Man. Phone 204808 BRANCH OFFICE: 725 N. May Street, Fort William, Ont. Phone 21061 �PAGE 14 LOG BOOK MAY 1950 Kraft Pulping By A. S. KADZIELAWA of the Mid-West Branch, Technical Section, C.P.P.A. Cellulose has gained a very important position in our present way of living. Although it is found in most plants, wood is the most economical source for a large portion of eel lulose required for manufacture of th( many grades of paper, boards and cellulose derivatives such as rayons, eel lophane and plastics. In the manufacture of this great diversity of products, the first step is to reduce the wood to a pulp. This is accomplished either mechanically, chemically or a combination of the two processes. There are a number of chemical procedures that can be used, but the characteristics of the pulp produced and costs vary considerably. Therefore, the economy and end use of the pulp determines the process employed. The kraft pulping process falls under the classification alkaline pulping utilizing a combination of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide, as the active pulping agent. The pulp produced is brown in color, but has high strength qualities which make it particularly suitable for making strong wrapping papers, and variow= types of boxboards. In these materials the dark color is not objectionable, however, where lighter colors are required the pulp can be economically bleached withou · affecting the strength appreciably. The process is also gaining favour in that it has been used to produce pulps from practically all the commercial wood species, either on full plant scale or in laboratories. It is particularl~suited to the manufacture of high grade pulps from the wood species found in North Western Ontario. In the limited space available, it is impossible t , go into any detail of the p_rocess and equipment, there fore, only a very general description of the method an( equipment will be given. The wood entering the mill is all cut to approximately four foot lengths and barked in drum barkers. The clean wood is chipped in multiple knife chippers. Uniformity in size of chips is important to good cooking, therefore, the chips are screened. The oversize chips pass through a rechipper and are returned to the screen. Depending upon the quality of pulp being made the fines may or may not be screened out. As the fines usually carry a fair percentage of dust and di rt, they are screened out where high quality clean pulps are desired. The screened chips are stored in bins until required to fill the digesters. In most recent installations, the d;gesters are tall cylindrical vessels, nine to eleven feet in diameter, and about forty feet high with a cone shaped bottom. Each digester will produce from seven to ten tons of pulp per cook. When the digester is ful I of chips, measured quantities of black and white liquors are added. The diqester is then closed and heating with steam is started. The heating may be done directly by blowing the steam in at the bottom or by a forced circulation of the liquor from the bottom of the digester through steam heated heat exchangers back to the top of the digester. Heating is continued while gas and vapors are relieved from the top of the digester, unti I a pressure of approximately 110 pounds per square inch is obtained with a corresponding temperature of 340 degrees F is reached and then held at this temperature and pressure until the cooking is complete. The quantity of liquors, the rate of heating and cooking time are all governed by the quality of pulp being made. When the cooking is completed, a valve at the bottom of the digester is opened and the contents blown 1 out into the blow tank. The cooking softens the wood to such an extent that during blowing the wood breaks up into pulp. The thick slurry of pulp is diluted with black liquor and pumped to the pulp washers. The washing is usually done on rotary drum type washers in two or more stages. In the final stage, hot water is used and the recovered water containing some of the spent chemicals and dissolved portion of the wood is known as weak black liquor. This weak liquor is used to wash the pulp in the preceding stage, thus as the pulp is being washed a strong black liquor is being formed. The liquor from the first working stage is the black liquor used when filling the digester and dilution at the blow tank. The s~rplus black liquor is concentrated in mult:ple effect evaporators unti I a solution of about 50% solids is obtained. This· is further concentrated in cas .. cade evqporators and mixed with saltcake and burned in the recovery furnace. The saltcake is added to make up the unavoidable losses of soda in the system. By burning the concentrated black liquor and saltcake under carefully controlled conditions, a molten ash of sodium carbonate and sodium sulfide is produced. The hot combustion gases are passed through a specially designed steam boiler producing in many mills practically all the steam required for the pulp mi 11. The hot ash is dissolved in water, clarified and treated with lime. The lime converts the sodium car(Continued on Afeclu»,,'16 '°'1, Page 1 6) MOJUJ CCOH,OIHkat Pulpw.ooJ P11,oc/,uduu,, . . . 'kid/,, tl,,e Increase production in your woods operations . . . and decrease cutting costs! The P.M. Woodboss is light, easy to hande and operate, runs economically. Built to give dependable, trouble-free cutting. Ask for a demonstration . . . the WOODBOSS is ideal for pulpwood cutting. For Demonstration, Sales or Service, Contact . .. P.M. PRODUCTS (194,) LTD. 278 BAY ST., PORT ARTHUR, ONT. or HEARST, ONT. Oth,er P.M. offices in Orillia, Ont.; Quebec, Que.; Vancouver, B.C. and regional distributors across Canada. • �MAY 1950 LOG BOOK PAGE 15 Pictures taken on The Pas Lumber Co. operation at Reserve, Saskatchewan, where th i s Euclid Tractor again proved its ability to go out and' produce against terrific odds and elements. EUCLIDS DO IT AGAIN! MORE Records Broken! - MORE Satisfied C11stomers TOTAL WEIGHT OF LOGS HAULED PER TRIP-S35 TONS TOTAL FEET OF LOGS HAULED PER TRIP-107,000 FT. LOGS TOTAL CORDS OF PULPWOOD HAU LED PER TRI P-23S CORDS "The_latter being comparative in regards to weight hauled." WE HAVE AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR RENTAL, EUCLID TRACTORS PULPWOOD AND T RA I L E R S WITH UP TO 20 CORDS CAPACITY. Showing Adverse Grades Encountered For Further Information Please Contact G. H. GODSALL EQUIPMENT CO. LTD. TORONTO 213 BAY STREET PORT ARTHUR TEL. S-6753 MONTREAL PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO �LPG f>AGE 16 BOOK 'Vhich now contains a large amount of water is passed over deckers to remove the. excess water and then goes to storage tanks to await the next step, on its way to ccn:;umer goods. SILVICULTURE IN THE LAKEHEAD AREA (Continued from Page 13) knees, tallied in detail, frequently under trying condi-tions, and the finding analysed statistically. -The number of plot st~dies by the Department as. indicat-ed above has been, 1946-20,806; 1947-44,057; • 1_948-3,746; 1949-5,820; total 74,429. • • . ; 240 check plots, of one-tenth acre, w~re e~·tablished · jn 1948-49 for the testing of survey condusions to study the foll.owing s~~jects in their relation to Jorest renewal: i. The effeGt;:of different .cutting methods and degrees of cutting~ :• • , ' . , • 2. The affect· of soil . scarification ·or disturb~nce. 3. The effect of slash burning and removal by other means. 4. The effect of artificial seeding. As indicated, many of the results of the Department's Regeneration Research have not yet reached · the level of established fact: many individual studies seem .likely to move slowly because the problems are not simple. It should never be forgotten that money invested jn research must be "patient money.'' ~ We are definitely "on our way" towards the solution of the problems of regeneration of northern com- .mercial species. We are sure that no matter how easy or difficult the eventual solution may be, it will be achieved with less delay and effort if we have the support and •confidence of the industrial operators. KRAFT PULPING (Continued from Page 14) bonate to sodium hydroxide. After the spent lime is :removed, the resulting clear liquor is known as white liquor and is the source of active chemicals added to the digester. The washed pulp is diluted to a low consistency and screened. The first stage of screening is done on c;oarse screens, referred to as knotters. This step is often carried out before the pulp is washed. The. rejects called ls.nots consist of liard pieces of wood which did not cook . completeJy.• --.In some mills they are returned to the di.:. gesters, in others burned in the recovery furnace and in others broken down to a coarse fibered pulp by mechan ◄ ical means. . . The accepted stock from the knotters passes ·throagh s·eries of finer screens. The types 6f screens and ·the size of the perforations in the screen plates depend ,on the quality of pulp being made. The fine screen • •rejects known . as tailings _are usually· refined and used iin making coarse paper or board. The accepted stock MAY 19~0 The third of a series of articles by · members of the Mid-West Branch, Technical Section, C.P.P.A. First article - January Issue - "Wood Used in Northwestern Ontario Pulp and Paper Industry" by Mr. A. Johnson. , Second article - March Issue - "Some of the Reasons a Pulp M:11 Requires Wood of a Certain Length" by F. I. Anderson and B. C. Barrington. - HOSE. • WINDER IDEA DEVELOPED AT LONGLAC 1 Linen firehouse .is valuable eq uipment that requires thoughtful handling H it is to give economical service. Observation on a co~ple of forest fires in recent years showed hose on a fire having to take unnecessarily rough treatment. Dragged through the bu_sh by fire fighters and even dragged behind a truck on the highway from one position to another during a fire, the hose took quite a beating and showed the necessity for a light portable' hose winder. . The need for such equipment and the basic idea of construction was suggested by Ken Switzer- ·to two of his co workers with the LongLac Pulp and Paper '. Company, Norm Skinner; Y~rd Foreman at Longlac and one of his men, Bruce· Sloan. . These men built a working model in the Company's Longlac Shop and this model proved very satisfactory when tested: • · The Company made the model available to Watson Jack and Co. Ltd., Manufacturers of fire fighting equip., ment, for production and sale to fire protective organj- . zations The model was modified and improved by Watson ·. • Jack and Co. Ltd., who now have on sale an improved lightweight Portable Hose Winder for winding 1½'' un- • lined linen Forestry Hose, either wet or dry, l 00-foot ' lengths coupled. Other features are adjustable cranking handles, instantly detachable spindle for removing hose after winding,. spri,:ag rubber-covered .tension rollers for flattening hose, c~nvas .chest protector and adjustable . shoulder straps~ weight 17 pounds. Abrasion of the hose is eliminated since the operator walks forward into · tha hose line as he winds i~ up. . For further information on this hose winder, apply to Watson Jack and Company Umited, 1543 Crescent Street, Montreal 25, P.Q. It is a pleasure to record here and officially give ·• -..l. credit to Ken Switzer for the idea behind this equipment and to Norm Skinner and Bruce Sloan for making · up •• •• • the first working model. .. :; I., "SERVING THE TIMBER OPERATORS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARI0'1 ,,I iI LUMBERMEN'S CLOTHING, BEDDING AND FOOTWEAR. Fort William ,GROCERIES. ·,FR~ITS & VEGETABLES1 TOBACCO, E'."C, •: ·' �MAY 1950 MGE 17 · ••• LOG BOOK • o s co e L·o c KS WHEREVER cABLEs ARE useo ' . .. Port J\rthur, Ontario. '-March 15th, 1950. "JOE BEAVER" Dear Mr. Jones: I want to take this opportunity to thank those who have been helptul to the 'Shantymen· in their access to· the lumber camps, and to those ·who have gone put of. their way in·making it possible for our getting around to each camp this winter. I found a general concern with all men, with who·ever I have talked, regarding conditions as they are today. These men a.re greatly consciqus of a power greater than that they _have ·~xperienced in the past, which has made them think more serious_ly of the future. I have pointed them to the Bible for what God ·has to say, and as we read in His Word found in Chapters Matthew 24, ~lso Luke 21: 25 - 38, Christ gives the signs of His cory,ing cJnd Judgment. The men in th~ camps I am happy to say, have· shown · splendid attention and interest in tne meetings, which we thank God -~or and each man receives a tract .in his own langµage. One camp alone, 31 Gospels of John were given out in the Finn language, Also Shantymen papers were left~ New • ' Testaments also left, and Biples were ordered from our office in Toronto to each man that asked for them, these are given out free. • I do -not know what next may come, Across my pilgrim way, I do not know to-morrow's load, Nor see beyond today, · But this I know-my Saviour knows The path I cannot see; • And I can trust His wounded hands To guide and care for me._ r . . . Thc1nking you for your interest i~ our work. .. • Sincerely yours, J. H. Allen. ------~--~- ·. By Ed · ~ofziger /< •.·-:;i ( ). Forest Se~oe, U. B. Department of Agriculture "Please don't go_ to any bothe; ..... J. T. Russell Motors .Ltd~ · • ....................•':f'•-··•:·:•:••;.· . ~==== 120 N. Archibald St. . -:Fort William, Qnt. • Distributors for . · • • ·THE FAMOUS FARGO · TRUCKS 'Built to Fit the, Job' A FARGO BUILT. FOR EVERY JOB GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS · . . F~om 4.600 lbs~·to 40,000 ·lbs~,. l •, • 1 =~=: . .i~.......... !: :~.~~~:~:~:~:~:~~~-~=~==f~::~:-....,: ·.~.-:-.-:•:•:•:-:-:-:-:•:•:❖ .....::-:::::::::::.:;~:~::::::::::::::;:;:;:;~:::::::;::;:;:::. For Complete Information .• DIAL 3-7421 _. · f ,, ,- we. can'~ stay for dinner" . �MAY 19.5 0 LOG BOOK PAGE . .1~ • GROWTH STUDY WORK BY DOMINION FOREST SERVICE BY D. R. STEVENS Suppose you have a certain stand of timber ~nder your management which is 5.0 years old ..When should it be cut? How many cords per acre will it then yield? What size timber w"ill you have then? How long after it is mature can the stand be left before cutting without excessive loss from rot? The answers to these and other quetions can be found in appropriate yield tables if these are available. To obtain these tables growth data are required. This article will briefly deal with one project of this nature which is being carried on in the Thunder Bay District. The rate of growth' of a stand is, of course, independent of which company's limit it happens to be on. It is _mainly dependent on the site on which it stands, the latitude and the climate. With this in mind Mr. Bedell of the Dominion Forest Service, during ~ visit to this district in 1947, suggested that the companies of the Thunder Bay District combine their work on ·growth- study. Instead of each company obtaining yield figures for their respective limits, a common set of yield data could be obtained for a forest region, applicable to all limits in that region. In this way much duplicate work could be avoided, the work would be much cheaper for each company, and probably .better data obtained. .. During 1947 several meetings were arranged be1 tween seven interested pulp and paper companies of this District. It was eventually decided to request the • Dominion Forest Service to conduct some experimental . growth study work in this area. They have evolved an improved m~thod for predicting yield but which has not yet been applied to large pulpwood tracts such as exist in this district: Therefore, it was thought that it was an excellent opportunity for mutual aid between the Thunder Bay companies and the Dominion Forest Service. This was agreed. to and a start was made last' ~~u.mmer. • : ,.,·· _ Briefly, the tec~nique used is to establish' peri'na_rlent sample plots in several different age classes in each important cover type, :and for various -sites. The stems· on each plot are measured along with a w~~ltH of other _pertinent data. After at least · fi.ve ,years, and better ten years, the plots are re.:measured ·to establish changes in density arid composition. These ~data car, then be plotted and yield curves thus.obtained for each c;:over type on each important site and for. a fixed den• sit_y. ~f the stands on a limit are similarly dassified, t~,s yield data can be applied to determine rotation age_ yield at maturity, etc. . The most important factor affecting growth is site, which can be roughly defined as the inherent abil!ty of an area to pr6du_ce. Many differe.n t site classif~ ,cations have been used but the Dominion Forest Service is using a system in this growth study work that they have adapted from one developed by Mr. G. A. Hills of the Ontario Dept. of Lands and Forests. This classification gives promise of being one of the best in existence and has the advantage that sites can be recognized. from aerial photos. It is hoped that a by-product of this growth study co-operative effort will be the training of company men in the knowledge of soils essential to accurate site classification.The present basis of co-operation between the companies and the Dominion Forest Service is that· the latter provide the staff, establish ·the plots, do the office work and publi.sh the final results. The.companies agree to protect the plots established for at least five years, to supply the necesary maps and aerial photos, to provide transportation to the parties when required, and to loan equipment if necessary. Last summer the companies _also absorbed some of the meal cost. The companies have agreed to share their costs among themselves on a limit area basis. The Dominion Forest Service hope by the end of this summer to have established enough plots, along with the· use of some plots established by the companies, to draw fairly accurate yield curves f9r the ·mo~t important types on the most common sites in what i'S. known ·as Forest Region 8-9; which ext~nds along the North Shore of Lake Superior from Savanne to near White 'River. They have not committed themselves to do further work in any of the other regions, but it is hoped that they will at least be able to dq enough work to show the relative growth rates between the region~, in this district. The results will of course be available· to everyone, but they will particularly benefit the companies in the Thunder Bay Disric_t. -Eyen if l'.\O fur_ther . work on this project -is done by the Dominion Fore~t . Service after this year, the system of srte classification and the general technique used will be·very usefol if the companies exter:id this work themselves. F.urthermore, the project has again emphasized the -value ·of cooperative effort" betw._e en timber. oper.ators: This Booklet is· printed ~n 11Thrift-Coat Ena~~I" produced at the Provincial" Paper Limited, Port Arthur Mill, Ontario, O'.Ut of wood produced in Northwestern Ontario and printed by the Consolidated Press, 137 South May Street, Fort William, Ontario. . . La France Fire Engine & Foamite Ltd. equipment carried in stock: EXTINGUISHERS LOG PILE NOZZLES REFILLS FIRE HOSE FIREGUNS ETC. . , NORTHLAND MACHINERY SUPPLY CO. LTD. 203 HARDISTY ST. FOR:r _WILLIAM, ONT. Phone 3-7407 · / �PAGE . 19 -. _'.\ LVU DVVI\. LUDIVIG CYR THIRD IN CANADIAN BUCKSAWING CHAMPIONSHIP • Dominique Chenard, Quebec North Shore Paper Company, is the new Canadian Bucksaw Champfon. winning with a total of 8 of the possible 9 points in the thr_ee-day Buck-Sawing Contest at the Sportsmen's Show in Montreal on March 5th. 6th and 7th, 1950. ,· Champions from six Eastern companies competed Competitors cut once each afternoon and twice each evening; the average_time was computed each n!ght for the three cuts. and winner was allowed three points. Chenard's ·average time for the 10" spruce log was 8.7 seconds and his best single cut was 7.2 seconds. All of the men who took part in ttie Contest were the finest ·examples of the best type of men found in our pulpwood operations to-day. They had a great com. petitive spirit but, win o.r lose, were good sports. They were fine representatives of the Woods Industry at such a public event as the Sportsmen's Show. , Ludivig Cyr, who won the Northwestern Ontario Championship at the Fort William Winter Carnlval 1949 and finished 5th at the Sportmen's Show that year, competed thi's year as the representative of the Ontario Paper Company, Limited and finished 3rd. LAKEHEAD MEN ON C.P.P.A. WOODLANDS SECTION COUNCIL W. Bruce Southon, Woods Manager, Great Lakes Paper Company Limited and J. H. Merril}, Divisional Woods Manager, B,rompton Pulp & Paper Company, Limited, were both elected to the Canadian Pulp & Paper Association, Woodlands Section Council for the year 1950. ,~Elected as Chairman was Gordon Godwin of the Ontario Paper Company Limited and as Vice Chairman Jack Matthews, Abitibi Power & Paper Company Limited, Toronto. . Other Di rectors elected were: R. S. Armitage, Quebec A. H. Burk, Espanola, Ont. G. H. Fisk and F. A. Harrison, Montreal R. G. Macfarlane, Edmundston, .N. B. J. A. Michaud, Grand'mere, Que. • J. W. Paterson, Hull. . W. G. Phipps, Kapuskasing, Ont. SUCCESSFUL ·ANNUAL MEETING HELD IN PORT ARTHUR APRIL 10TH, 1950 BY THE .TIMBER -'.c u LLERS' ASSOCIATION • . The highlight of the Annual Meeti~g of .the Timqer Culler~' Association was the presentation of a Provincial Charter to the Timber- Cullers' Association by Mr. J. H. Merrill, Divisional Woods Superintendent of the Brompton PulP. & Paper Company, Limited, who was also the guest speaker. • • Ken Mason was re~elected '?resident by acclamation as were .W. J. Hughes, Vice-President and J. R. Denley, Secretary. - • The Association Directors elected were: • . Lester Murphy, Gilbert Lalonde, Sam Cowan. L. Malmberg, Len Neva and W. Reid. • . .. Mr. Merrill gave a very interesting address on For~st Management and went into some· detail of the careful and serious studies and steps being taken by oper3ting companies and provincial and federal governments, :o -further forest management. towards -a sutained yield ,f wood from the forests ·o f Northwestern Ontario . . -, ~-- :. •• ~-11 '· ~ . ...., • - - ,r: ,, • ~; ~-( 6 ·-fi 7, ...T' • He's International Truck trained. That .means he's u~uied in the best and late~i servicing and •repa4" practices according to International Truck methods. And that means he's an expert in the use of In~~ational desig.n~d and approved machines and tools for testing, repairing and reconditio~g. He can make money for you two ways. By holding your service and. maintenance costs at a minimum, and by putting your • trucks in shape to roll out money making miles. You find him busily at work in our shop. Take adv~tage of his skill and e.perience by bringing your trucks. to US#<nll S. J ■ - HILL &SONS LTD. . . . : • :.'.:: • ·-; 1. ' I ' ..: l '- . . •. ·~'? t•' ::. \>>::? Member of Canada's Largest Exclusive Truck Service Organizatio~ • • ' fORT WILLIAM • PORT ARTHUR Red River Road . Phone 5-5488 North May at Cameron St. Phone 3-6457 I 1• Dl,TRIBUTORJ OF THE FAMOUS FRliEHAUF TRAILERS - )f~: t1;!1'r1,:uiiu utit~ • •.••. ► . .... u _.,; ' • !;,- • •• .r •• ~ '"'i!-"',.,: ~~!l~:~. . ,_,. '. ~,·: .._ :.·~?-1;}; -·~'>( .,...·:;/: *~;.-·:'.>.N.],,. j •. :/]l .,: )jlj �-_ . , ifrec\ory,· ol • .• ,.·•.:Quality Bargams - •BY -.~oUR ."Clt£ifll.UI" D£ll.£1 • ~i,acj'uire ilho·u, ·our ~eP~al .and Renjal '"·· · PA n reha~e 'INTERNATIONAL" Model ''TD-14A" •Diesel • Tractor, · 56" Gauge, Serial No. TDF-2207 TIIN. Eq4ipped v.:ith . "Isaacson" Hydraulic Angledozer ,md f'lsaac;son" towing Winch. This tractor originally purchased new in 1948. Checked over In our shop .and newly painted - good condition. Price _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ $7,500,00 ·P,~Ps . ' . ,, _. _ .:tt "CATERPILLAR" Model D-2 . Diesel Tractor;· SO~' ~ i:; · Gauge, Serial . No. 5J5836SP . . Eq11dP,ped .~itti "~a - ·. ? -:: Plant-Choa.te" Hydraulic Angledozer. .Tractor. ls · ':. now being ~verhauled in our shop will b~ In · ,:'!'~· , ~ood condition ~ - painted and GUARANTEEb: ,· ':·· Exceptional buy at this price. •. . • , Price' _____ - - - - - ~ - - $3;400:00 -' ·,. ani ' "• • •I : • =•• •• ; -- ·-::• . "INTERNATIONAL" Model "TD9" Diesel Tractor. 60" Gauge, Serial No, TDCD-268257CC. Equipped • with "~ucyrus Erie" Front End Hydraulic Bucket ·Loader. Tractor fn splendid condition having worked only ·two su~mers since !.>eing purchased in 1947, Its owner has kept it in good mech-,.. anical condition and it has been inspec-ted and 'lewly. painted in our shop. . . • Prlc• - -······............. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ $7,500.0~ Y.. "CATERPILLAR" Model "06". Diesel Tractor, 60'; . :;auge, Serial No. 5R4987SP. Equipped with new· •,, "Caterpillar" · Hydraulic Angledozer. This . Tro.c to·r . · ; Is .four years old . and . has received a ~omplete . ·•:l:rebui ldin_~ job at-: a: c.ost , of $4,890.00 • for)?~~s .,·: and labour. Tod4y a new tractor .C?f.:.-this model · , .. :· as equipped above. would .- cost •·:approximately ; •i $11,860.00. New,ly painted: and' GUAij.>.NTEED-, for"' '· -~ 190 days. ... .. • .: .: ; :-" • ·:-.... ·, ~~-r/ 1 Price • • .:.. ...;.: -·$9,800~0.0 -; .: • • ~~ ' . 'INTERNATIONAL" Model "TD9" Diesel Tractor, . 60". Gauge, Serial TDCB-32436 T7BJ . . Equipped .vith Mydrau:ic Angledozer and •"Carco" Towing Winch. Tractor as equipped was purchased new In ; 1948. It- has .been inspected in• our shop a~d found to be in good running order. A new : machine as above would sell for approximately $10,500.00: today. . ••· , ·- · Price • • • • _ _ _ _ _ _ $6,500.00 .. ....: ~ I•• ., -:• ., •• • I : ·•. •.• . . ,~ :··-::1·· "ALLIS-CHALMERS" Model HD;.7 Diesel Tr~ctor,· ._ 1~'1 63" Gauge, 'Serial No. 14315. 'EQuip~~ •wltl;'I '"' "l;)rott'~ S.~i_ d Loader Model "60"_. Tt:iis _Tr.ac~9_r~~+ ·.,1.• Loade~ was o~igii:i_ally • P,Ur~h~~d 11ew. _I!'_ J"!IY,::~ ~!~;,;~· 1947 and 'has worked a total ·ot· eighteen ·montht ·.- ~' prior t~ overhaul - Hour Meter reading -'J ,230 ... • ~ • hours. NeVflY_ paint~. The 'price. -thi~:~1nit -;,,;'.- r·new today -is approximately $14,000.()0.-~-·• ·, • •• "· • ~...~ ., 'i,; of Price . ::,- • _.. _ .. . • , '~-- • ~~~{;~- • : • : • • ~ - "CATERPILLAR" Model "D-6" Diesel · 1ractor, 50" Gauge, Serial No. 5R1684SP. Equipped with ·•t:a • Plant-Choate" • Hydraulic , Angledozer and ''Hyster" Towing .Winch. This Trc1ctor has been :ompletely • re-built at a cost of approximately ,J. $2.800.00 for labour and new part~. Price of a . < Tractor .of this model as equipped above :today Nould be approximately $13,675.00. -·If winch is not required deduct $800.00. Tractor will be :iUARANTEED. ,· . Price - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500.00 "CATERPILL~R'f Model "D-4" Diesel Tra~tor, 60" Gauge, Serial No. 3T-6278W. This tractor is • now being reconditioned in our . shop and wil! :>e in good mechanical condition ~ painted • and ~ :;UARANTEED. _ New tractor. · of this. model wpuld sell for app~oximately $5,980.00 ' ,today. . . Price • • • ~4,200.00 _ "I , ' Write· for ColDJ)lete' -. _·. ·=: __ • ( --~(· --: r " ; ;•; • .;: . • ~ \. . ·-"~ ~ -~ ~-:::·'~ ._:: \ ,; ·_ t / ' ;:::-"'; •• •• ::•.• ~--7~::l'.~~~~:i~(1t "ALLIS-CHALMERS,;. ' Model "HD,-10" Di.:..ef' -~:\ '-;. : ,Tractor,· 7~~ ~~u_g_e,,,'_Seri_al N~. • i'3.t$2.: ~qi.Jipp;d -~ ./ ~ with. '~Bak~r:''. . Hydraulic ~gledozer. an.d a •~c~r-:.- ;_:,~:, • :o'~ Towing ·winch. ·A new .Tractor of:~,h.t~ ~odel.,'~1 ..: ..: .vould cost,· approximately $1 ~,so.0.9~-;.·i• tod~y·, - 't " ·i Originally purchased new· in 1947~ it has· wo~~:· B(?s>roxlm~t~ly :~e!~e,. m,011ths. . T~~ •!iC?Ur_ tfi~!~r.:nii_ reading_ is. 1,,2,3.0ji ho1,.1rs. Pre~ntly g~!ng~JbrRYQh.:;1;~ .. o~r shoi> _tryi,s" Ti-~cto,r wi II be •in goo~f:ioncli~i~·~.;'":f~ 1 If. winch$900.QO.. . •is"not• rei:iuired . deduct .. . . ·•: i J .~- 'S~ ,cI..:.::; •, Price ..........;,. _ , • $8,0_!0.0~;· ~f'{y: f •• :/ ·' • r: .~: :i ✓-~. t ,, \:, POWELL EQUlPlENT- Li~•-~gJ :,! )f.~Sed· ~lld. B ~e built~ltia.j_~i":~~Y: •'• "CATERPILLAR'~ -M~del,. ".D~" . Diesel·. 'Tractor, 56" • G~,YJ;Je,, _,:serial _2.H6325SP. • Eq':'ipp~d. ~ith ._ ~;~alderso,:a" Hydr<!ulic Angledozer. • Tr~or • }111s.,'. •'} recently. been .-9~rhauled in pur sh~P- a!"d, !"8W/ ~!- 1; · • parts totall_inQ :-appr~!111ately $2, 1oo.po. ,. inst~II~~-: ., ' . • Both Tract.or .and BJdldozor are in r"A:-l" CQndj~ / r< . tion • .and_- -a.:re ~n e~~&lle~t buy' for . a . -~11 ,{ I~~-- . ~ • .,.._ ... . . . ... _, •:,• . ,. .. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Log Book - Timber Operators' Association Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1950MayJuneLogBook Title A name given to the resource Log Book - May June 1950 Subject The topic of the resource Forest Products Industry Description An account of the resource Log Book, published by the Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association. May June 1950. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950-05 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Shared with permission of the Ontario Forest Industries Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/612fec69111d4e23eb5d5b129b0b81e4.pdf 7f7ce58fc4b88b120785e397ae74770b PDF Text Text FORESTRY LIBRARY Woods Division Marathon Corp~ cf Canada Ltd . r. George Sonley, Iar a. thon Paper Tills, P~blic Utilities ~ld g ., PORT \RT ' 1 UR, Ontario. �LOG BOOK PAGE 2 LOGGERS DREAM The All-around Answer To Your Logging Problems HANDLES EASILY IN STEEP OR MARSHY LAND FASTER EASIER LOGGING BUNCHES FROM ANY DISTANCE UP TO 800 FT. ~ r QUICK SELECTIVE AND LOADING STACKING USEFUL FOR HEAVY LIFTING AND TOWING QUICK AND EASY TO UP AND TAKE DOWN TRAVELS AT TRUCK SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAYS SET NOW ON DISPLAY AT Twin City Industrial Equipment Ltd. LOGGING INDUSTRIAL - . CONSTRUCTION MUNICIPAL and MINING EQUIPMENT HOME OF THE PIONEER ~ POWER SAW (See Page 25) OFFICES and SHOPS - 915 MEMORIAL AVENUE PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO CHECK THESE FEATURES Crane is operated with a 100 HP Ford Industrial Motor. Main drum has a capacity up to 1200 ft. of 1/a inch line. Rear support drop stand takes all operating weight from truck springs. PHONE 5-5495 If your pay roll has gone sl<y high, and profits have taf<en a dive - then it's time for you to take. a look at what a three-man crew can do if you equip them with a LOGGERS DREAM. It's a tough, fast piece of equipment that saves man power, does a wider range of jobs, and helps you lay down more logs at the mill in shorter time. With a LOGGERS DREAM your men can put big, high loads on your trucks in 10 minutes. That means more loads per day. lower overall costs and more profits. Parts can be quickly and easily replaced. Mounted on a standard type reinforced truck chassis. MACHINE WORK HOME OfflCE AtlD FACTORY - LOUISVILLE. MIS 5155 �PAGE 3 BOOK HERE'S AN OVERALL REVIEW OF ORGANIZATIONS, INSTITUTIONS, ETC. INTERESTED IN ONTARIO'S FORESTS This issue o the "Log Book" will usher in the w Production and Delivery Programmes for 1951-52. e coming season has all the ear-marks of being one the busiest seasons on record for all woods Personnel. In March operators with union agreements voltarily agreed to meet the Lumber and Sawmill Works Union to discuss an interim wage increase effective ril l st. It is pointed out that the existing agreement s not expire unti I August 31st of 1951; however, it s recognized by the Operators that since last August re had been increases in the cost-of-living. Accordly, and by mutual arrangements with the Union horities, the Union s request for an interim increase considered. As a result of the negotiations in March, q~ increase across the board became effective April , until the expiry date of August 31st, 1951. With the anticipated production programmes of companies, there should be both lucrative and steady ployment for everyone in this industry throughout year. Operators in general, came through one of the most ficult operating years in history and we trust we I be blessed with weather this year more approaching mal. Good Luck to one and al I. H. H. "Bert" Styffe. 1 REST FIRE MEETINGS HELD n a nan 's a ider •rter Department of Lands and Forests Regional and rict Foresters have held a series of fire protection ings with representatives of operators to discuss st fire prevention, detection and suppression and to rdinate mutual plans for the coming season. The meetings were all well attended and serve a purpose in bringing everyone face to face with the fire problems to be encountered from now on. :,ads ·day. epartment of Transport Weather Office at the ad Airport reported amount of snowfall as fol1950 November - 33.6 inches Pecember 14.6 " 11 95 l January _ 14.3 February - 27.7 " 11 March - 23.4 plus ½" rain In " snow " areas of Northwestern Ontario (e.g. area) would exceed the Lakehead snowfall nches. There are many organizations, institutions, etc., starting with the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests that ~ave a di re ~t interest in the forests of Ontario, the management thereof; research projects; the produc...: tion of qualified technical and professional men; the safety of employees, etc., etc. A review has been made of the larger organizations interested in Ontario's forests and an outline of these is to be found in this booklet. Some organizations may have been missed from this list. If so, we apologize and will be glad to put information of same in the next issue. Ontario organizations have been reported in a little more detail than national organizations, but, as this review is about Ontario's forests, this is excusable. It is a very impressive list presenting the interest and time of thousands of people in perpetuating our forests. Look it over on pages 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 and 19. 11 ALL SEAMAN" MUST HOLD SECURITY CARDS ON "GREAT LAKES" "SEAMAN" - means a person employed in any capacity on board a ship and includes the the master of a ship. "SHIP" - means any ship registered or owned in Canada and includes any ship operated under charter or lease by .any person who resides in Canada. Seamen's Cards No person shall employ a seaman on board a Canadian ship in the Great Lakes (a) from June l to July 31, 1951, inclusive, unless the Seaman is the holder of an interim or regular Seaman's Card or (b) on and after August 1, 1951, unless the seaman is the holder of a regular Seaman s Card. No person shall accept employment or act as a seaman on board a Canadian ship in the Great Lakes (a) from June l to July 31, 1951, inclusive, unless he is the holder of an interim or regular Seaman's Card, or (b) on and after August 1, 1951, unless he is the owner of a regular Seaman s Card. Application for: Seaman's Cards should be made at your nearest National Employment Service Office. The application must be accompanied by three photographs of the applicant of a standard passport size (two and one-quarter inches by one and one-half inches), taken not more than one year before the application, and the officer of the National Employment Service to whom the application is delivered shall cause the applicant to furnish him at that time, to accompany the application, prints of the fingers and thumbs of both of the applicant's hands taken in the presence of the officer in the manner prescribed by the Minister. For full details of the "Great Lakes Seamen's Security Regulations" apply to the nearest N.E.S. office. 1 1 COVER CARTOON Cover picture through the courtesy of the State of Wisconsin Conservation Department, Forest Protection Headquarters, Tomahawk, Wisconsin, U.S.A. �LOG BOOK PAGE 4 METHOD OF INVENTORY SURVEY ON TIMBER LIMITS OF DRYDEN PAPER COMPANY LIMITED By W. S. Moore An accurate inventory of the timber resources of any forest operating company is the basic tool in woodlands planning, development, and management. With this in mind a survey of the Dryden Limits was undertaken in the Fall of 1948 and completed in 1950, under the direction of Mr. F. T. Jenkins, Consulting Forester. The actual organization of the work, which was preceeded by aerial photographic coverage and planimetric base map preparation, was accomplished in four phases: 1. Preliminary sampling. 2. Typing, transferring and laying out of field work. 3. Ground checking and sampling. 4. Campi lation of estimates. The complete limit area was photographed at a scale of 1 inch equals 20 chains and the base maps prepared at this scale to conform with those used by the Forest Resources Inventory of the Department of Lands and Forests of Ontario. The following outline will show the sequence of the work and the major considerations behind each phase. 1. Preliminary Sampling This was undertaken to acquaint the cruisers concerned with forest conditions over the area and to supply preliminary data for reference purposes during forest typing. General age and cover type classes were marked out on the photographs and sample strips run to give a fair sample in all types over the complete area. Or: the completion of this phase the personnel engaged in cruising began the actual typing. 2. Typing, Transferring and Laying Out of Field Work Five cover types, five age classes and four density groups were recognized on the photographs: Cover Types: 1. Coniferous Type Mixed Coniferous Sub Type Jack Pine Sub Type Black Spruce Sub Type 2. Mixed Wood Type 3. Hardwood Type Age Classes: Overmature Mature Immature - over 2/3 rotation age Young Growth - 1/3 - 2/3 rotatio Reproduction - under 1/3 rotatio Density Groups: 1. 90 - 100 % Fully stocked 2. 60 - 90 % Stocking ·normal 3. 30 - 60% Medium stocking 4. 0 - 30% Open, scattered Height was used as a complementary fa determining cover type, age class, density groupin it was found from examination of the summary records that height class was uniform within gro The forest types were transferred to the base by means of a Sketchmaster and the types to be s indicated in preparation for summer field wor~ majority of the samples were taken in the classes the heaviest volume while the non commercial were more lightly sampled. This system of cont ground inventory by stratification of field plots into account several stand variables; largest pe volume and greatest commercial value; the kno iability within the individual classes was accounfi by leaving the actual selection of the plot lo<l within the types to the discretion of the party cH this way a truy average sample was gathered. 3. Ground Checking and Sampling Fifth acre plots were used, one half chai and four chains long, with, at least, one, and two, borings and heights being taken in each pl other relevant forest data within the plot was ga at the same time. During this work the ma) amount of field checking was accomplished by obs and noting the conditions in all types travelled th The value of the preliminary sampling was very ent in the few type changes necessary. 4. Compilation of Estimates The compilation was carried out in a manne similar to that used by the Forest Resources Inv so that final data would be in the form required the Manual of Timber Management. Volume were prepared for all species from the data col during field work, from which height curves an factors were determined and applied to Dominic Class tables. Field data was summarized and v arrived at which were transferred to Inventory Su (Continued on Page 7) TB. X-Ray Surve to Continue. 2971 woods employ X-rayed this past wi The co-operation o concerned is appreci �LOG BOOK f\AY 195 ,al .ing id factor Jpings a iry of ta groupin base m be samp work. sses havi :rcial ty controlli plots ta ;t per a known v :ounted )t locati ty chief. d. chain and usu ch plot. ,as gath ~ maxi by obser led thro manner ~s lnven quired u )lume ta ata colle ,es and "Poor Louie, if only he had known we were switching to Wrights' Ropes!" Fewer shutdowns for rope replacement mean higher, more profitable log production. That's why riggers demand Greenheart for arch lines, skylines, loading lines and chokers. Every Green Core line in the woods is backed by intimate knowledge of the problems and methods of modern, mechanized logging. To those men who really know their ropes, Wrights' Greenheart is limber and flexible - easy to handle - and ready for work with a shorter break-in time. Top quality English steel, acid grade in every strand plus scientific lubrication to reduce internal wear MEANS LONGER LIFE FOR GREEN HEART. ~~ue right - buy Wrights'!'' STOCKS OF WIRE ROPE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT ARE CARRIED BY te. BRITISH COLUMBIA: Marshall-Wells Companies Vancouver, New Westminster, Victoria, Prince George SASKATCHEWAN: W. F. Fuller Machinery Co., Ltd. Regina ALBERTA: Lucey Export Wilkinson & McClean Ltd. Edmonton, Calgary, of Canada Ltd. Edmonton, Calgary Leth bridge NORTHWESTERN ONT ARIO: MANITOBA: Twin City Industrial E;qpt. Ltd. Kipp-Kelly Ltd. Port Arthur Winnipeg PAGE 5 �LOG BOOK PAGE 6 Mr. A. Kastrick, Forester, Great Lakes Lumber Shipping Ltd.: Cruising for Sawlogs; Si lvicultural M ods of Cutting Pine, 2 lectures. Mr. F. Lyons, Research Forester, Dept. of and Forests: Regeneration Surveys, one lecture. Mr. W. A. Robinson, Chief of Compilation, athon Paper Mills of Canada Ltd.: Campi lation of Cr Data, one lecture. • Mr. F. Robinson, Forester, Abitibi Power and P Co.: Typing Aerial Photographs, one lecture. Mr. K. Hearden, District Forester, Abitibi P and Paper Co.: Importance of Site and Silvicult Characteristics of Trees, one lecture. Mr. G. Sanely, Chief Forester, Marathon P Mills of Canada Ltd.: Use of Aerial Photograph Forest Management, one lecture. Lakehead Teohniual Forestry Uourses Get Uo-operJtion Dr. Bartley, the Staff of the Forest Department and the Technical Foresters of Lakehead Technical Institute are indebted to the men who contributed the fol lowing lectures throughout 1950-51: Mr. P. V. LeMay, Operating Manager, Marathon Paper Mills of Canada: Mechanical Logging, 2 lectures. Mr. F. L. Stevens, Assistant Divisional Woodlands' Manager, Abitibi Power and Paper Co.: Eight-foot Pulpwood Cutting and Hauling Operations, 2 lectures. Mr. D. E. Graham, Chief Construction Engineeer, Great Lakes Paper Company: Camp, Road, Bridge and Dam Construction, 2 lectures. Mr. M. Cochran, General Manager, Hammermi 11 Paper Co.: The American Pulp and Paper Industry, one lecture. Mr. J. Barr.~n, Management Forester, Dept. of Lands and Forests: Working Plans, one lecture. Mr. T. S. Jones, Manager, Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association: Industrial Relations; Review of the Principal Forestry Organizations of Canada, including a description of th·e activities of the Pulpwood Salvage Association, 2 lectures. Mr. A. F. Buell, Woodlands Manager, LongLac Pulp and Paper Company Ltd.: Values of All-Season Logging~ one lecture. Mr. P. Addison, Regional Forester, Dept. of Lands and Forests: Nursery Practice, one lecture. (it:J MAY 19 Mr. D. Pickard, Chief of Surveys, Brampton and Paper Co. Ltd.: Photographing cut-over areas, lecture. Mr. M. Sauerbrei, Protection Specialist, De ment of Lands and Forests organized and present comprehensive eight-hour lecture course in Fo Protection. We are very fortunate to have a man has had twenty years experience in Forest Protec work give this course. It is apparent from the list of contributors that Technical Forestry course of Lakehead Technical I ute has enjoyed the fullest cooperation from thle I timber industries and the Department of Lands Forests. This in itself assures a good and worthy t ing for any young man wishing to further himsel the field of Forestry. 1 ~ ~ /4,/Jl'OVS tie &h1f • In Your Camp ,Cookhouse ! 1-f'~ : . ,.. ~ IT'S AFREE SERVIUE When it comes to baking, camp workers demand the best! Your cooks will be able to give them the best, faster and easier, by using BEST DRY YEAST and following the simple, easy-to-bake recipes recommended by our own baking engineers, and approved by camp cooks everywhere! For quick, easy and' economical variety, p I u s the mouth-watering goodness that camp workers demand, keep your cooks well supplied with BEST DRY YEAST. PACKED 12 TINS PER CASE ~ , c;:,, ~ --✓- WRITE FOR SAMPLE AND RECIPES TODAY! BEST YEAST LTD. Liverpool, N. S. Thorold, Ont. �LOG BOOK PAGE _7 from the new oil tanker, "Imperial Redwater/' A couple of hundred pieces of the launching timbers had to be freed after the launching. Several trips to the Steep Rock Iron Mines to repair the big ore dredge and on one trip also raised a tractor which had dropped through the ice. This past winter Doc ran into one of his toughest decisions ·in 37 years of diving. The Hammermill Paperl Company had lost a tractor through the ice at Ycliff and, after a survey by Doc, it was found that the tractor was in 65 feet of water, buried under four feet of quick sand. Due to these dangerous conditions and the limitations of the diving equipment used, it was decided not to undertake this job. "Doc" is known far and wide not only for his valuable assistance in diving jobs but for his genial personality. Good Luck, "Doc." ture. METHOD OF NVENTORY SURVEY ON TIMBER LIMITS OF DRYDEN PAPER COMPANY LIMITED (Continued from Page 4) C FOWLER REPORTS . E. J. "Doc" Fowler of Port Arthur is employed as rpenter at the Great Lakes Lumber & Shipping Limbut, by arrangement, he is available at all times to ..1tors that the many and varied diving jobs that arise in the :hnical I rse of operations. ·om th-le I Among the most important diving jobs done last ,f Lands were: worthy t Advisor to the Claydon Construction Company and er himsel r in connection with the construction of a coffer for the Abitibi Thunder Bay Mill in connection their pump house. Diving for the Port Arthur Shipbuilding Company connection with removing the launching timbers 11 Sheets. Area summary sheets were compiled for each map sheet from dot grid measurements of all forest types, and these areas in turn applied against volumes on the summary forms to arrive at the estimated total volumes of all species. The sysjem of compilation set up the data in a very accessible form for further modification, stand table and stock table preparation, etc. The above outline, which necessarily is short, covers in a general manner only the major points of organization in the detailed job of survey. However, an understanding of the logical sequence of the work will enable efficient planning to carry through the job. (Qne of a series of articles by members of the Northwestern Ontario Section, Canadian lristitute of Forestry.) E Nesco Equipment Ensures Economical Speedy Continuous Operation , camp to give 1ier, by followrecipes baking NESCO GRAPPLERS FOR HANDLING LOGS, RAILROAD TIES, PULP AND OTHER TIMBER PRODUCTS {Made in Canada) :ASE Pulp, Logging & Saawmill Machinery THE NORTHERN ENGINEERING & SUPPLY UOMPANf LIMITED FORT WILLIAM ONTARIO CANADA �PAGE 8 LOG BOOK SAFETY NEWS SLOPPY, OLD CLOTHING IS AN ACCIDENT HAZARD THE DRIVE WILL SOON BE ON! Poor footwear is the worst offender. Well made caulked boots with a 10" top combined with a mining safety shoe can now be obtained in some vans. The use of these would cut down on accidents caused by slipping and falling, cut toes, etc. Watch the way men wear their pants. Wearers of belts and rolled up cuffs should be warned. Belts cause the pants to hang lower than they were intended and _ create a hobble when a man is trying to step over a high windfall or climb to the high back of a truck. The wearing of braces and cutting off of a cuff to the right length should be encouraged. Experimentation in the use of hard hats in the woods industry is being continued but in the meantime men should be encouraged to wear hats with a full crown and brim. The full crown would give protection against falling limbs and the brim against falling rain. Wear gloves and mitts snug around the wrist. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MACHINERY IN MANY CASES RESULTS IN AN ACCIDENT AND CAN BE VERY PAINFUL AND COSTLY. DO NOT. OPERATE MACHINES WITHOUT AUTHORITY! DRIVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE VIEWED AND INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED TO REFRE THE MEMORIES OF ALL CONCERNED. Check the following points: Boats and canoes in good working order. All gasoline boats with inboard motors to have least one fire extinguisher. Sufficient life preservers on board each motor b for each member of the crew. No smoking or using matches when filling a oline tank. Paddles or oa.rs available on all motor boats emergencies. • Do not forget that al I river drivers should caulked boots in good repair. STORAGE BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS The March · 1951 issue of the Pulp & Paper azine of Canada carried an article by Mr. C. S. M Mechanical Superintendent, Canadian lnternati Paper Company, outlining the hazards that entaile the use and charging of storage batteries. If you are handling storage batteries and are aware of all the dangers and have not rea_d this ar then get a copy of the March issue. If you cannot find a copy of this magazine, pl write to this office and we will send you a repri the article. ALLIS-CHALMERS The Most Versatile Tractor Ever Buil H.D.S. 2 Cycl.e Diesel Drawbar H.P. 40.26 Belt H.P.~ 50.25 . Weight - 11,250 lbs. 1000 HOUR TRUCK WHEEL AND FRONT IDLER LUBRICATION. SALES PARTS SERVICE 5 FORWARD SPEEDS 1.46 to 5.47 M.P.H. (At rated R.P. FULL LINE OF MATCHED EQUIPMENT. .Vulcaa Machinery & Equipment Ltd. 171 SUTHERLAND AVE. PHONE 594316 WINNIPEG, MAN. 725 NORTH MAY STREET PHONE 2-1 FORT WILLIAM, ONTARIO �MAY l 9 A y 1951 PAGE 9 LOG BOOK tCOCHRANES - - Headquarters for Fishing Tackle and Sportsmen's Supplies LD BE ) REFRE • Fishing Tackle • Tents • Sleeping Bags • Canoe Cushions SHOP AND SAVE AT er. , to have motor b • • • • SAFETY NEWS OUS , and ar d this a Jazine, p 1 a repri .d. 1NE 2-1 0 • Dominion Ammunition • C.C.M. Bicycles and Joycycles DIAL 5-7345 COCHRANE HARDWARE (PORT ARTHUR) LTD. illing a should Cooey Rifles Campbell Golf Clubs Campbell Golf Balls Woods' Golf Bags TARIO PULP & PAPER MAKERS' ETY ASSOCIATION HOLD ANNUAL MEETING . (Fort Frances) Wi-ns Safety Award The 36th Annual Meeting of members of the ario Pulp & Paper Makers' Safety Association was at the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, April 4th. President A. E. H. Fair reviewed the accident uency record of the year and looking at the four rs beginning with 1947, it appears that the accident trol efforts of member companies have resulted in ·ding about 3,500 disabling injuries and in saving lives in mills and woods operations together. Mr. praised the work of the various recently formed ches of the Association and attributed a good share he success in 1950 to their activity and enthusiasm. A Board of Directors of 19 members were elected Mr. L. T. Bradley was elected President, Mr. R. J . in, Vice-President and D. B. Chant continues as etary Engineer. Following adjournment of the business meeting at 0 two simultaneous discussion conferences were for mi 11 personnel and woods operations personnel these were presided over by Messrs. A. T. Gardner vmcial Paper, Mille Roches) and John Currie (Great s Paper, Fort William) respectively. Various ques-' relating directly to accident prevention were dealt and many practical methods and ideas were desDiscussion at both conferences was Iively and J. W. McNUTT SUCCEEDS MALCOLM COCHRAN AS PRESIDENT OF LUMBERMEN'S SAFETY ASSOCIATION The Annual Meeting of the Lumbermen's Safety Association was held in North Bay, Apri I 17th. The' meeting was well attended and besides the routine business, those present heard retiring President, Malcolm Cochran of Port Arthur, Mr. E. E. Sparrow, Chairman of the Workmen's Compensation ,Board, Toronto, and Mr. T. N. Dean, ex-statistician, Workmen's Compensation Board. Mr. J. W. Mc Nutt was elected President for the current year. IN THE DAZE OF PAUL BUNYAN- KING OF THE LUMBERJACKS (TM Reg. Pat. Office) 1 -THATS BUNYAN~ ' PARRHOOT• HE'S HALF PARROT AN' HALF OWL/ - HE FURNISHES OL' PAUL WITH ALL HIS WISECRACKS '' •• ., E: !rop~y to the winner in the accident prevention 1t1on in the woods operations in 1950 of member 1es was presented by Mr. E. E. Sparrow, Chair f the Workmen's Compensation Board, to Mr. A. Potts, Woods Manager of the Fort Frances <;>f the Ontario-Minnesota Pulp & Paper Comrruted. LAKES PAPER COMPANY FIRST-AID COURSE Tink" reports that a group of 27 men from and_s employees in the Black Sturgeon area st (' 1d Course under the direction of Mr . ;I 1~er, First Aid Instructor, and 21 took thn h!tion under Dr. H. R. Murphy. Six persons c~urse were unable to take the exami nasvarious ci r~umstances. Al I 21 taking thf' passed, which speaks well for the training ion given the group by Mr. SI iter " Old Paul had a purpose in cross-breeding an owl with a parrot. In add ition to furnishing Paul with his wise-crack!>, his famous "Par-hoot" became his consultant and advisor." �PAGE l 0 LOG BOOK 33rd Annual Meeting Woodlands Section, C.P.P.A., Suuuessful Aprroximately 700 delegates from all over Canada and the United States attended the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Woodlands Section, Canadian Pulp & Paper Association, held at the Mount Royal Hotel, Montreal, March 28th - 30th. Mr. Gordon Godwin, assistant general woods manager of the Ontario Paper Company Limited was Chairman of the 3-day meeting. Papers were presented on Woods, Labour Training, Conservation, Forest Management and Woods Operations. General sessions and group panel discussions on various subjects were held and, in addition, motion pictures pertainjng to the industry completed a very interesting and varied programme. Highlights of the meeting were an address at the Annual Luncheon by Mr. James Muir, president of the Royal Bank of Canada, speaking on "Forests and the Nation." In addition, a Thursday night stag affair proved to be highly successful with an entertainment programme being staged in addition to the Canadian (World's) . Championship Buck-Saw Contest being run off, and a representative from Northwestern Ontario, Ludovic Cyr, of the Ontario Paper Company Limited, Heron Bay, Ontario, won the Championship. Northwestern Ontario representatives certainly did their part to make the proceedings a success. Over 40 representatives of woods operating companies in Northwestern Ontario attended as well as representatives frorr equipment producers. Mr. Ted Summers, Ontario Paper Company Limited, won the Elwood Wi Ison Award donated by the KV P Ccmpany Limited and, as mentioned above, Ludovic Cyr won the World's Championship Buck-Saw Contest. In additioo, Mr. Wilf Carlson, LongLac Pulp & Paper Company Limited, presented a very interesting paper entitled, "The Mechanical Handling and Movement of Pulpwood on the Limits of the LongLac Pulp & Paper Company Limited." In addition to this paper, several Northwestern Ontario representatives were asked to comment on other papers and, in particular, Mr. P. V. Ludovic Cyr in action at the Buck-Saw Championships in Mo Le May, Marathon Paper Mills of Cana~a Limited, an interesting review of the Marathon 1mprovemen their mechanical operations during the last year. Mr. Gordon Godwin was re-elected Chairma Mr. J. B. Matthews, chief forester, Abitibi Po Paper Company Limited, Toronto, was elected Chairman. Councillors were elected and representin Northwestern Ontario Section is Mr. W. B. So Woodlands Manager, Great Lakes Paper Company ited. CUT MORE LOGS and. • • SAVE! balanced one-man chain saw is ideal pulpwcod cutting. Producing B. H. P. from the dependable unit, it cuts all types of timber under all weather conditions . . . and with a minint 11 effort. Parts and service readily available. P.H. PRODUCTS (194,) LTD. 278 Bay St .. Mr. Ted. Summers_. well known and genial Woods Superintendent of the Ontario Paper Co. Ltd., Heron Bay, O:,tario, receiving •the Elwoad Wilson Award donated by the K. V.P. Company, Ltd. from Mr. D. Gray. Mr. Summers won this award for his work in developing the Summer's Mechanical Sloop. or HEARST, ONT. Head Office: Vancouver, B.C. Other P. M. Offices a!'d Distributors across �PAGE 11 LOG BOOK This unit owned and operated by Canadian International Paper Company (Opawica Division) Modern Logging Has Created a Heavy Demand for EUCLIDS Tractor and trailer shown used to haul 20 cord loads of 12' pulpwood 15 miles at AVERAGE loaded speed of 20 M.P.H. What ever off-the-highway hauling there is to be done, there's a specially designed EUCLID to do it. Enquire today about the EUCLIDS line. TRACTOR TRAILER - 190 H.P. Deisel Engine, speeds 2 M.P.H. to 27 M.P.H., Weight - 19,600 lbs. Length - 41 ', Capacity Pulpwood 20 cords, Weight - no load - 16,000 lbs. :i~~utyres taken on The Pas Lumber Co. operation at Reserve, Saskatchewan, where this Euclid Tractor again proved its 1 1 to go out and produce against terrific odds and elements. G. H. GODSALL EQUIPMENT CO. LTD. TORONTO 213 BAY STREET cross PORT ARTHUR TEL. 5-6753 MONTREAL PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO �PAGE 12 LOG BOOK A JOHNSON SEA HORSE Is A Workhorse For You. \ MARSHALL WELLS has the Johnson Motor for every outboard need. The 1951 Johnsons are a complete line of easy handling, smooth running, economical motors. Four brilliant alternate firing twins. Ranging from the Worlds lightest to the World's most powerful. PHONE, WRITE or WIRE now for full particulars and prices. Re9• MARSHALL-WELLS - $_lQ4.7S Marathon Employee Invents Fire Hose Tie and Carrier ,~--~ 0.4 / r~ MPLE WRAPS AROUND CAPSTAN ) ;%; l, / '% DISCONNECT EYE AND HOOK FOR INSERTING AT \ CENTRE OF HOSE ROLL \~ ~ ~ ~ / ~---=== COMBINED HOSE TIE, HOSE CARRIER, AND WHEN CORD IS RELEASED WILL SERVE AS HOSE LA YING TONGS A simple gadget for holding and carrying a roll of linen hose, permitting it to be unrolled as the fire ranger moves through the woods, has been invented by Bil: Eden, well-known on Marathon's operations, both Mill and Woods .. The device has won approval from everyone concerned directly in forest fire fighting, and Bill has a number of testimonials to this effect. The followng is an exct!rpt from a recent News Release issued L, the Department of Lands and Forests: "TORONTO.-For years Ontario's forest fire fighters have been looking for a gadget from which ·hose may be easily unwound - and now they believe the search has ended. An employee of a northern pulpwood company has come up with a jointed wire gadget which is quite· simply hooked into the centre of the hose roll. It not only provides a convenient handle by which the roll is carried, but also permits the hose to unwind just as fast as the person carrying it can move through the woods. Previously, experiments had been made with various types of hose "tongs/' but department officials f new device - 'simple as a crimp in hairpins, generally adopted throughout the north." Bill is to be congratulated on his ingenuity ving so simply a problem which has long given c to forest protection experts. Everyone hopes th invention wil pay off doubly - to Bill and to tho use it. This gadget is patented and it is hoped will the market shortly. DRIVERS TAKE NOTE A FLASHING BLUE LIGHT on Ontario's hi means the approach of an over-sized vehicle ably a snow-plough or sander of the Ontario De of Highways. Drivers are asked to give extra room t ploughs, etc., which must straddle the cente road in order to do an efficient job. �1951 LOG BOOK PAGE 13 CHECK THIS BRIEF OUTLINE OF ORGANIZATIONS VITALLY INTERESTED IN ONTARIO'S FORESTS. Government, Educational, Safety, Research, Operating, Administrational :r DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND FORESTS PROVINCE OF ONT ARIO Toronto, Ontario Minister - Hon. H. R. Scott Deputy Minister - F. A. MacDougall Administrative Divisions Accounts - J. G. McMillen, Chief Air Service - G. E. Ponsford, Chief Fish and Wildlife - · Dr. W. J. K. Harkness, Chief Forest Protection - T. E. Mackey, Chief Land and Recreational Areas - W . D. Cram, Chief Operation and Personnel - P. 0. Rhynas, Chief Reforestation - E. J. Zavitz, Chief Research - R. N. Johntson, Chief Surveys and Engineering - F. W. Beatty, Chief Timber Management - J. F. Sharpe, Chief Field Divisions STERN REGION Sioux Lookout District Fort Frances District 11 Kenora O-WESTERN REGION Geraldton District Port Arthur District TRAL REGION Chapleau District Goga ma District 11 North Bay " Sault Ste. Marie White River " Sudbury RTHERN REGION Timiskaming District Kapuskasing District Cochrane " TH-WESTERN REGION Lake Simcoe District Lake Huron District 11 Lake Erie TH-CENTRAL REGION Parry Sound District Algonquin District TH-EASTERN REGION Rideau District Trent District Quinte " Ontario Forest Ranger School The Department of Lands and Forests employs approximately 0 permanent employees and with temporary and casual empes as many as 6,000 in the summer months. The number varies ding to fire hazard conditions. The Department administers an area of 220,895 square miles . re were 1,283 sawmills (40 over 30,000 feet daily capacity) and per mills licensed under the Mills Licensing Act in 1948-49. 80.75 square miles were unGler pulpwood and timber agreeas at March 31st, 1949. (A full report of the Activities of the Department of Lands and is contained in the Report of the Minister of Lands and ts for the Province of Ontario for the fiscal year ending March 1949. Copies of this report may be obtained from the King's er, Toronto.) DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT FORESTRY BRANCH Ottawa, Ontario Director - Dr. D. A. Macdonald Forest Products Division Chief - Col. J. H. Jenkins Two Laboratories Ottawa and Vancouver. h ~aborato~y is divided into the following main sections : trat,ve Section Wood Utilization Section Mechan!cs Section Wo9d Chemistry Section ervat,on and Pathology Section Ottawa Laboratory has in addition a Wood T echnologv ~unctions of Vancouver Laboratory are concerned mainly problems of the Western Canada timber regions. Forest Research Division Chief - G. Tunstell Associate Chief - J. D. B. Harrison Head Office Sections Fire Protection Section Section Inventories Section Field Offices Newfoundland Manitoba - Saskatchewan Alberta re Forestry Operations Division Chief - H. W. Beall Indian Affairs Section Education Section Provincial Agreements Section Parks, Northwest Territory and Yukon Section The Forestry Branch administers the Canada Forestry Act. which provides for scientific research in problems affecting Canada's forests and their development, conservation and more effectiv~ utilization. The major fields of forest research are Silviculture, Fire Protection, Forest Air Surveys, Forest Products and Forest Economics. The provisions of the Act also include the establishment of National Forests and Forest Experimental Areas, the maintenace of Forest Products Laboratories, and assistance to any province or forest owner in the protection and developmen of forest lands. It is organized in several divisions and sections in order to provide efficient conduct of the different functions governed by t he Act. The functions of the different divisions are available in detail. Anyone wishing the details may write the Editor, The Log Book for further information. Petawawa Forest Experiment Station This is the oldest and largest Dominion experimental area, embracing approximately 100 square miles. Studies were initiated on this area over thirty-two years ago. The reliable records on growth and yield which have been maintained for this lehgth of time are of great value and the value of these records increases at an accelerated rate year after year. Most of the studies on this area are in the field of silviculture and forest management. The area has also been used as a proving ground. in the development of techniques for the interpretation of aerial photographs. It was also on the Petawawa area that the initial work was done in the development of forest fire danger tables based on meteorological data. Tables of this nature are now in use by most of the provinces, most of the forest protective associations, and the national parks. FOREST INSECT LABORATORY AND LABORATORY OF INSECT PATHOLOGY Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario M. L. Prebble - Officer-in-Charge J. M. Cameron Second-in-Charge, and in Charge Laboratory of Insect Pathology B. M. McGugan In Charge, Forest Insect Survey J. E. MacDonald - Chief Forest Insect Ranger Seasonal Field Stations: Chalk River, Ontario (Ottawa Valley), D. A. Fraser, in charge. Laniel, P.Q. (Temiskaming District), J. B. Thomas, in charge. Black Sturgeon Lake (Port Arthur District), R. M. Belyea, in charge. Cedar Lake (Sioux Lookout District), J. R. Blais, in charge. Seasonal Insect Ranger Stations are maintained in each forest district of Ontario. During the field season, the Insect Rangers can be contacted through the district foresters' office. Responsi bi Ii ties: 1. In co-operation with the Department of Lands and Forests and the forest industries, to maintain a year-by-year survey of forest insect conditions in all forest districts of Ontario. This includes appraisal of the status of infestations, general assessment of injurv and especially timber mortality of forest stands, caused by insects. 2. To carry out fundamental laboratory and field investigations relating to forest insects, including factors influencing population rise and fall, factors leading to susceptibility of forest stands to insect outbreaks, the role of parasites and disease as natural control factors and the possibility of preventing insect damage through direct, biological or silvicultural controi methods. 3. Certain members of the staff, particularly those specializing in physical ecology, genetics and insect pathology, have responsibilities relating to insect infestations throughout Canada as a whole although most of their work is carried out in Ontario. Information on the Forest Insect Survey is distributed to air. interested parties as monthly or annual mimeographed statements,. and once annually is incorporated with similar Qata for other prov,inces in the printed Annual Report of the Forest Insect Survey for Canada . Information obtained in the technical investigations is made available periodically to co-operating organizations in mimeographed or interim reports, and is published from time to time in scientific;, technical and trade journals. �PAGE l4 LOG BOOK PULP AND PAPER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CANADA 3420 Univ~rsity Street Montreal 2, Canada A Corporation under Federal charter. Under the joint support of: Canadian Pulp and Paper Association Department of Resouces and Development of Canada McGill University. Board of Directors consists of eleven members three named by McGill University, two by the Dom inion Government and six by the pulp and paper industry . Chairman of the Board - R. L. Weldon President Dr. Lincoln R. Thiesmeyer Director of Woodlands Research A. Koroleff Woodlands Research Associates - L. Holt, R. D. Collier Woodlands Research Activities Major work for about twenty years has centered around (al graduate training of students for McGill doctorates in phys!cal chemistry and cellulose chemistry, and (b) broad programs of both fundamental and applied research in pulp and paper manufacturing. Scope of the activities was broadened a few years ago by creation of a small Woodlands Research Division. It has worked on problems both in silviculture and in logging and in many other aspects of forest management. Present projects include preparation of a book on WOOD·LANDS MANAGEMENT, experiments in PULPWOOD SKIDDING BY WIRE, studies of PULPWOOD SINKAGE and of CUTTING PRACTICES IN EASTERN CANADA. A cooperative project with the National Research Council and the companies on HOLDING GROUNDS has recently been accepted, and a study of CAMP HEATING is under review. A project for collaborative studies in APPLIED SILVICULTURE IN THE THUNDER BAY REGION is under consideration by the Institute, the Ontario Research Council and several companies having limits in that area. Cooperative Contract Research Projects are now a major activity. Contracts are written with companies, groups of companies. associations or individuals •in the industry and in allied industry to do specified work of either a research or service nature, the cost to be borne entirely by the requester. Such projects are done either on a confidential basis or completely open basis. The results and any patentable developments can be the property of the financial underwriter. This method is the most economical way to get the work done under some circumstances and it gives the company etc., that does not have and, perhaps cannot afford a tesearch staff of its own, a way of enlistiing the aid of experts. The P.P.R.I.C., Woodlands Research Division, works in close cooperation with the Woodlands Section, C.P.P.A., with the Forest Products Laboratories of the Dominion Government and with manv other agencies in the pulp and paper and allied fields. RESEARCH COUNCIL OF ONTARIO 39 Queen's Park Crescent Toronto 5, Ontario President: Dr. R. C. Wallace, Principle, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. Counci I of 1 1 members. Director: J. 0. Wilhelm. Briefly stated the function of the Research Council of Ontario is to advise the Provincial Government on research, particularly in the natural and physical sciences and toward the end that our natural resources will be used most efficiet'ltly. In co-ordinating research in the Province, the Research Council has taken thought for the special nature of research and works through and depends on advisory committees. These committees include representatives from Dominion and Provincial government departments, the National Research Council, the universities, the Ontario Research Foundation, and industry. Advisory Committees are: Aerial Survey Research Forestry Research Sub-Committees Agricultural Research Fire Control; Wood Chemistry; Fisheries and Wildlife Forest Biology; Sawmilling Practice; Research Waste Slabwood Utilization. Forestry Research Highways Research (Chairman Prof. J. W. B. Industrial Research Sisam. 32 Committee Industrial Waste Members.> Mines, Minerals & Metallurgy Soils Research is being done by many agencies - Government departments, universities, the Research Foundation and industries. Tc, fully utilize the potential in these agencies is the aim of the Council This involves co-operation between Provincial and Dominion Government departments, industry, the universities, the Ontario Research Foundation and so on. . One of the main activities of the Research Council is the prov- MAY 1951 ,s,on of scholarships for the purpose of encouraging promis graduates in the natural and physical sciences to continue resea studies, with a view to developing in Ontario a corps of scientific trained men and women who would provide the staff to carry an expanding research program. $50,000 per year is distribu annually in scholarships to approximately 60 students to carry their graduate work. In industrial research as in other fields of endeavour, Government is charged with the provision of general services for community. The Research Council, in addition to supporting gen programs in, the basic fields of research which are directly and directly of benefit to industry within the Province, has conside the immediate requirements of industry, in particular the sma industry, in co-operation with the Canadian Manufacturers' Asso tion, the Ontario Research Foundation, the Trade and lndu Branch of the Department of Planning and Development and oth The Industrial Research Services Division of the Ontario Resea Foundation was initiated as a result of representations made to Research Council. Last year 3,627 questions were answered industry. 867 of these questions resulted in laboratory work. A group research plan has baen developed by which rese is done in co-operation with two or more industries from with, special field of industrial activity on a 50 - 50 basis. Several pro· under this plan have been carried out with marked success. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO - FACULTY OF FORESTRY Toronto, Ontario Dean - J. W. B. Sisam, B.Sc.F., M.F. Members of the Faculty of Forestry: J. W. B. Sisam, B.Sc.F., M.F. Professor of Forestry J. H. White, M.A., B.Sc.F., Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Forestry T. W. Dwight, B.Sc.F., M.F. Professor of Forestry R. C. Hosie, B.Sc.F., M.A. - Professor of Forestry D. V. Love, B.Sc.F., M.F. - ~istant Professor of Forestry . A. S. Michell, B.Ss.F. - Assistant Professor of Forestry A. D. Hall, B.Sc.F. - Lecturer F. G. Jackson, B.Sc.F. Senior Tachnician J. A. C. Grant, B.Sc.F. - Instructor The Forestry course is designed to give basic training to who_ wish technical employment in_ the various governmental services or in the primary and secondary wood-using industrie allied fields. The scope of the course is broad in order tha graduate may readily adapt himself to the varied problems profession. . The training in Forestry is divided into lecture, laborato'l field work which has to do with the establishment protectio care of forests; the measurement of trees and ti,,'.,ber stands veying and mapping of timber lands; and the cutting, measure and use of the final wood products. In addition, however, in order that the graduate may fitted to enter broad fields of employment, selected cours given by the Fac.1,.1lties of Arts and Applied Science and Engin The maximum number of undergraduates registered i Faculty in any one year prior to 1939 was 70. As a result large number of veterans coming into the Faculty after th this total rapidly increased to a maximum of 303 in 1948-4 the veteran requirements have very largely been taken care number has now dropped off, and for the present session th number of undergraduates is 1 94. However there are indi that this total will remain considerably larger than that previ 1939, as there are now many more students entering the direct from High School than ever before. It may· be of inte note thclt for the five-years ending 1951 there will have gra from this Faculty a total of 296 compared with a total of 3 the 40 years previous - that is since the Faculty was establi 1907. Despite the large numbers of undergraduates and gr in this and other Canadian forestry schools the employment esters has been very well maintained. Up to the present time the four-year-course given Faculty leading to the degree of B.Sc.F. has been the same students a general course giving a common background estry training. It is now felt that a certain amount of specia in the Fourth Year is desirable, and plans are now going to provide a limited number of optional subjects in the mar of forestry interest. This is in keeping with the increaed t ward specialization in forestry to-day. Also, until quite recently Canadian forest schools ha concerned only with undergraduate training, and any of t uates who wished to take special courses had to go to the States or Europe. Steps are now being taken in this Faculty to opportunities for postgraduate work and research. At th: time emphasis in his regard is being given mainly to wo_r culture, management and forest economics. There are si)( registered for the degree of M.Sc.F. during the present ' �PAGE 15 LOG BOOK LAKEHEAD TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Jing promis ntinue reseat Port Arthur, Ont. of scientifica Established January, 1948, by the Department of Education . ff to carry ince of Ontario. • is distribut Admin'istered by Advisory Committee responsible to the De,ts to carry ment of Education. Officers of Administration endeavour, services for Hon. Dana Porter, Minister of Education, Province of Ontario. >porting gen The Board jirectly and has conside L. S. Beattie, Chairman, Director of Vocational Education, Province of Ontario. 1lar the smal :turers' Asso R. N. Johnston, Chief of Research, Department of Lands and Forests, Province of Ontario. " and lndu ;ent and oth H. H. Kerr, Director of Technical Institutes, Province of Ontario. lntario Resea M. W. Bartley, Secretary, Principal, Lakehead Technical ,ns made to Institute. e answered The Advisory Committee ,ry work. which rese A. V. Chapman, Chairman. ; from with, M. W. Bartley, Secretary, Severa I proj Arts and Applied Science success. Six members. FORESTRY F. Forestry D. A. Clark, Port Arthur P. V. LeMay, Port Arthur A. L. K. Switzer, LongLac H. L. Moffatt, Port Arthur F. L. Stevens, Port Arthur Mining f Forestry .or Emeritus ?stry Forestry ,restry :ssor of of Forestry Four members. Commerce and Accounting Two members. Courses 1st year Arts and Commerce (Toronto, Western, Queens, Manitoba) 1st year Applied Science (Toronto, Queens, Manitoba ) 1st year Forestry (Toronto) 1st year Forest Engineering (British Columbia ) 2nd year Technical Forestry Course 2nd year Mining Course Special Evening Courses Forestry Faculty Members uate may ected cour ~ and Engi registered i \s a result ty after t 3 in 1948taken care t session t •re are indi n that prev 1tering the r· be of int rill have gr a total of was establi ~tes and g ?mployment C. John Campbell, B.Sc.F. Philip C. Pollock, B.Sc.F. The Forestry course at Lakehead Technical Institute offers men_ who have an Ontario Grade 12 education or equivalent. o while engaged in a forest industry display a desirable apt o forestry work, an opportunity to attain further technical ge. The training syllabus which has been drawn up with e from t~e Advisory Committee is designed to provide grad. h a basic knowledge of Forestry which will better fit them career of their choice. s are ~ow underway to provide a permanent forest area rect SU1table buildings thereon so that the present field edules can be extended. nng the 1950-51 session the Forestry students received 56 training; visited five local forest enterprises; received en lectures from specialists with the Department of Lands ts and local woods operating companies. try staff at the Institute are assisted by Industry Special.Department of Lands and Forests officers lecturing on logods, etc. I forest on limits of the Brompton Pulp and Paper Co. It is expected that the name will be changed to the College of Arts and Science. ONT ARIO FOREST RANGER SCHOOL lrse given •n the sarrie backgroun~ 1nt of speci now going in the rri increaed schools ha 1 any of gotot s Faculty ch. At t 1ly to wo_r re are si present 0 Near Dorset, Ontario Advisory Council Peter McEwen - Chairman R. N. Johnston J. Ruxton T. E. Mackey J . F. Sharpe J. B. Matthews E. L. Ward P. 0. Rhynas School - Peter McEwen, B.Sc.F. rio Forest Ranger School is under the joint adminis~~rt~ent of Lan~s a~d Forests, Province of Ontario, orestry, Un1vers1ty of Toronto and is localed o fsett h e Un~versity • • Forest, about eight' miles south of on Highway No. 35, in the county of Halibur- The University Forest comprises about eighteen thousand acres and offers a variety of forest conditions suited to training in forestry work. Purpose of the School The primary purpose of the school is to train personnel for the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests, and the Forest Industries of the Province, ans, to co-operate with the University of Toronto in providing field experience for students of the Faculty of Forestry. In addition, the School has placed at the convenience of other kindred or allied organizations, which had the approval of the Advisory Council, its facilities for their use at times that did not conflict with the regular work of the School. Scheduled Courses Forest Rangers (First Term) Guides Faculty of Forestry, Undergraduates Forest Rangers (Second Term) Teachers' Conservation S. P. S. Engineers S. P. S. Architects Forest Rangers <Third Term) THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF FORESTRY Formerly The Canadian Society of Forest Engineers) President...... - R. E. Balch Secretary Treasurer - D. V. Love, 10 Manor Road West, Toronto, Ont. Executive of 11, one from each Maritimes Southern Ontario Northwestern Ontario Quebec Central Ontario Prairie Provinces Ottawa Valley Northern Ontario Rocky Mountains Vancouver Vancouver Island Publishes the Forestry-Chronicle a Technical Journal, Published Quarterly. Editor and Chairman of the Editorial Board K. G. Fensom. The C. I. F. is an organization of graduate Foresters and men engaged in forestry work who through their services display a knowledge and quality of of character in keeping with the ethics of the Institute. The membership of the society consists of three classes; Honourary members, Members, and Affiliate members. Further information on this subject may be obtained from Mr. D. V. Love or Mr. F. Lyon. The purpose of this organization is to further Forestry in Canada. Standing Committees of the Institute are: Forest Entomology and Forest Pathology Surveys Forest Fire Wildlife Reforestation Woodlot Management Silviculture Wood Utilization Northwestern Ontario Section Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary - Committee Members - C. J. CampbeH P. J. Ward F. Lyon, cl o Dept. of Lands and Forests, Port Arthur, Ont. F. L. Stevens R. Boultbee Ken Hearnden FOREST PRODUCTS INSTITUTE OF CANADA 27 Goulbourn Ave . Ottawa, Ontario President - J. W. B. Sisam First Vice-President - T. A. McElhanney Second Vice-President - A. D. Macpherson Directors - Loren Brown, A. R. Colman, W. J. LeClair, Dr. J. Risi, K. 0. Roos, H. E. Videto Secretary - W. Forbes LeClair, 27 Goulbourn Ave., Ottawa, Ont. The Forest Products Institute of Canada, which held its first general meeting in Ottawa in October, 1950, has been organized to help in promoting the proper utilization of the forest wealth in Canada. Its main objectives as set out in the Constitution are: (1) In general to encourage and promote the efficient utilization of wood and other forest products. (2) To facilitate the interchange of information between individuals and organizations interested in forest products utilization, research, development, administration and teaching by (a) sponsoring meetings for the presentation and discussion of reports, papers and the interchange of ideas; (b) the distribution of information through publications and the press; (c) increasing co-operation between interested persons and organizations. �PAGE 16 MAY LOG BOOK THE CANADIAN PULP & PAPER ASSOCIATION 2280 Sun Life Building Montreal 2, Canada Chairman of the Executive Board: D. W. Ambridge, President, Abitibi Power & Paper Co. Ltd. Two Vice-Chairmen, two honourary Vice-Chairmen and twenty-three members of the Executive Board. President -- R. M. Fowler. Matters of local interest to British Columbia members are dealt with by c, Western Board of the Association which operates under a Chairman and Executive Committee appointed by these members . PRINCIPLE SECTIONS: TRADE SECTIONS: Technical Chemical Pulp Woodlands Mechanical Pulp Industrial Relations Board Traffic Books and Writing Speciality Papers Wrapping Papers Woodlands Section Chairman G. Godwin Executive Council of 12 members (Member from Northwestern-Ontario - W. B. Southon) 15 Technical Committees Manager - W. A. E. Pepler Ass't Manager - W. D. Bennett Mechanical Engineer B. J. McColl Membership Senior 483 members Junior 89 " Associate 179 Affiliate 82 Student 30 This Section serves Woodlands personnel in manner similar to the service rendered mill personnel bv the Tlichnical Section. Through the efforts of its committees and manager, the Section keeps Woodlands operators informed on logging, silviculture and forestry techniques. There is a series of publications prepared by the Section dealing with problems of wood growth, protection and production. Meetings are held each year at which there are papers presented and discussions. The summer meetings u~ually take the form of practical logging, forestry and machinery demonstrations. Text books covering the various phases of forestry practice and of opeations such as the design and layout of camps, the feeding of men, cutting, skidding, hauling and reference material, including the use of moving pictures as a visaul aid to training, is continually being added to with information derived from current researches and studies. A special division of this Section is that of Woodlands Mechanization. Its function is to stimulate the use of mechanized methods in Woodlands operations by studying and reporting on the application of methods of mechanization to wood productin and delivery. New methds involving the use of machinery by member companies are reported on. Suggestions for improvement in design and application based on test or actual experience are made to machinery manufacturers and to Woodlands operators. New machines are studied and, when desirable, provision can be made for developing new ideas in design. This activity is financed by a special assessment paid by all member companies who consume wood. Another function of this Section is to keep in touch with and assist in planning the programme of work in the Woodlands Research Department of the Pulp and Paper Research Institute of Canada. Contact is also maintained with government and other bodies conducting research in forestry (including those in the field of Entomology and Pathology). CANADIAN LUMBERMEN'S ASSOCIATION "Timber House," 27 Goulbourn Avenue Ottawa, Ontario Executive Officers, 1951 President Roland Bock, Montreal, Que. 1st Vice-President K. 0. Roos, Tee Lake, Que. 2nd Vice-President Roy Halliday, Toronto, Ont. Secretary-Manager W. J. LeClair, Ottawa, Ont. The Canadian Lumbermen's Association was incorporated and granted a Dominion Charter in 1907. Its role is "to promote the interests and to safeguard the rights of all those who are engaged in forest exploitation or in the manufacturing, sale and distribution of commercial woods." Tlie "C. L.A." as it is familiarly known, is made up of six autonomous bodies each having its own chairman and representatives on the C. L. A. Board of Directors. These representatives are three in number and are supplemented by the Chief Executive Officers of the Association and regional representatives from New Bruns Nova Scotia and Manitoba. Rounding out the Board are repre atives of exporters to the United Kingdom and United States w salers. The six groups comprising the Association are: The White Pine Bureau The Wholesale and Export B The Canadian Hardwood Bureau The Retail Lumber Bureau The Canadian Spruce Bureau The Woodworkers Bureau Many members of the Exectuive Committee as well a Manager sit on most of the important committees of both F and Provincial Governments. The Association's field of acti extends as far as the United States and England. It has off grading rules for White Pine, Spruce and Hardwood flooring a accredited inspectors are available to all lumbermen. The C. L. A. publishes a monthly magazine, TIMBE Canada as a spearhead of its public relations and trade progra In add(tion, it maintai:1s a national advertising campaign in I home building publications. -----.fl------ THE CANADIAN FORESTRY ASSOCIATION 4795 St. Catherines St. W. Montreal, P.Q. President D. A. Gillies, Braeside, Ont. Seven Officers and thirty-five Directors. General Manager and Secretary - J. L. Van Camp. Branches in all Provinces. THE CANADIAN FORESTRY ASSOCIATION OF ONTAR 229 College St. Toronto, Ont. President - J. W. 8. Sisam, Dean of Forestry, University of Toronto. Executive - 26 directors representing regionally, each section of Ontario. Secretary-Manager - W. S MacDonnell Canadian Forestry Association of Ontario is a non-profi political organization whose primary purpose is to d:monstr necessity of conserving our natural resources. For this purp Association operates two full-time lecture tours, each condu a graduate Forester. These Conservation Lecturers tour the p giving talks and showing 16 m.m. fil~s sui_table to t~e interest in conservation. A 16 m.m. motion picture lending of over 50 conservation films, is available to those desiring this library. Working through news releases to newspapers, magazi radio stations; the C. F. A. magazine "Forest and Outdoo through contacts with the Provincial Government, school~, groups, community and business organizationsJ the Canad, estry Association of Ontario is endeavouring to create a attitude of determination that our heritage of woods, wate life and soil, while being profitably utili~ed today must and permanently sustained for the generations to come. THE LUMBERMEN'S SAFETY ASSOCIATION - ONT Head Office: 30, 31 and 32 Fraser Building, Ottawa, Northwestern Ontario Office: 10-6A Court St., Port Arthu Executive consists of 13 Directors. Officers President - J. W. McNutt Vice-President - G. H. Potts Secretary-Manager - W. S. Barnhart, M.D. Chief Inspector - C. S. Smith Inspectors - J. J. Chilcott D. C. George R. E Hazlewood G. 1.· LaRochelle A. R. White (Northwestern On Authorization Authorized by Ontario Charter and pensation Board of Ontario. Objectives To promote and carry on the work of Accident PreY the Lumbering, Pulpwood and related industries in the Pr Ontario, who are assessed in Class 1 by the Workmen's tion Board. Activities Preparation and distribution of Educational Booklets, Posters, etc., dealing with the Prevention First Aid to the Injured. Tabulating and distributing data received (Continued on Page 18) �1951 New Bruns-w :I are repre ~d States w 1d Export Bu er Bureau ; Bureau as well as of both F eld of acti~ It has off1 I flooring a LOG BOOK PAGE 17 "Imagine- delicious milk ready ~rytimeas low as 55¢ a gallon! ,. ,e, TIMBE trade progra ,paign in le ,TION t. Van Camp. OF ONTAR orestry, of Toronto regionally, Have good-tasting milk on hand all the time for better camp meals by using ... TRUMILK, whole milk in handy powder form. Just add TRUMILK to water, mix, to have full-nourishment milk for drinking and cooking ... at as low as 55c a gallon! Not only is TRUM ILK economical to serve, it's also easy to store, for it keeps without refrigeration. Light to transport too . . . weighs 1/s as much as fluid milk. TRUMILK is vacuum-packed (with perfect reseal to protect contents) in 50-lb. containers encased in wood. II a non-profi :o demonstr ,r this pur each cond tour the P >le to the Jre lending )Se desiring ~rs, magazi nd Outdoo ?nt, schools the Canad· to create ,voods, wat day must > come. ors. .D. -Hand mixer. . at cost-$25~! Now camp cooks can mix TRUMILK in quantity with Borden's effort-saving hand mixer. The mixer stores and dispenses as much as 5 gallons of reliquefied TRUMILK. It has cut-bronze gears for long wear, heavily tinplated steel container, and a sanitary outlet. To help camp operators use TRUMILK more economically, Borden's supply this mixer at cost-$25.00 plus freight. Measurmg scoop and mixing charts supplied free. Order TRUMILK, and Borden's new wdered milk mixer from your nearest tributor. 2½ gal. mixer specially priced $19.00, plus freight . THE BORDEN COMPANY, LIMITED. DRY MILK DEPARTMENT, Spadina Crescent, Toronto 4, Ontario. THE BORDEN COMPANY, LIMITED, 407 McGill Street, Montreal, Quebec. KIRKLAND & ROSE 130 Water Street, Vancauver B.C. McKENZIE, STEPHENSON LIMITED 345 Higgins Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba. A. H. BRADBURY 13 North Wharf Saint John, N.B. �LOG BOOK PAGE_ 18 THE ONTARIO PULP & PAPER MAKERS' SAFETY ASSOCIATION 330 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario President L. T. Bradley Secretary-Engineer -- D. B. Chant Authorized by Ontario Charter and the Workmen's Compensation Board. Promotes accident prevention in the pulp and paper mills and the woodlands departments of these in the Province of Ontario whc, are assessed in Class 11 by the Workmen's Compensation Board. Northwestern Ontario (Woods) Branch Ontario Pulp & Paper Makers' Safety Association Honorary Chairman H. P. Klinestiver Chairman J. Currie Secretary G. K. Eoll Meets quarterly in different localities in Northwestern Ontario. ONTARIO FOREST INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION 159 Bay Street, Toronto 1, Ontario Branch Office: 3 Woolworth Block, Port Arthur. Ont. President K. 0. Roos Vice-Presidents M. Cochran, C. B. Davis DIRECTORS .I" Representing the Pulp and Paper Producers or Operators The K V P Company Limited. The Great Lakes Paper Company limited. Howard Smith Paper Mtlls limited. Brompton Pulp and Paper Company Limited. Dryden Paper Company Limited. Marathon Paper Mills of Canada limited. Ontario-Minr,esota Pulp and Paper Co., limited The Ontario Paper Company Limited. Abitibi Power and Paper Company Limited . Representing Lumbermen or Sawmill Operators J. D. D. S. J. B. K. A. R. W. Austin R. Rogers A. Gillies J. Staniforth W. McNutt F. Merwin 0. Roos E. Wicks J. Prettie Austin Lumber (Dalton) Limited. Consolidated Paper Corporation limited. Gillies Bros. and Company Limited. Staniforth Lumber Company limited. William Milne and Sons lir.iited Pineland Timber Company Limite·d . Booth Lumber Limited. A. E. Wicks limited. Northern Wood Preservers limited. THE PULPWOOD SALVAGE ASSOCIATION (Lake Superior and Tributar1ei;l 3 Woolworth Block, Port Arthur, Ontario Representing the Pulpwood Exporters or Independent Operators R. W. M. H. H. E. 19 meeting of the Board of Directors was held May 3 The purposes and objects of the Association w is a non-profit organization are: (a) To exchange ideas and consult as to the methods of operating forest lands and the pr thereof and as to the b~st methods of conserving protecting the forests and industries connected t with in the Province of Ontario and any part there (b) To formulate and insure co-operative a between the various forest owners and operators Provincial Government and the general public; (c) To represent all corporations, partnership persons owning or leasing timberlands who shall become members in the Association in matters of eral interest pertaining to forest industries; (d) To act as a clearing house of ideas and ances for all owners and lessees of forest lands; (e) To promote legislative and educational ures to conserve forest resources. (f) To take and otherwise acquire and hold in any other corporation having objects altogethe ilar to those of the Association; and (g) To deal with all matters of general i concerning the protection of the forest against fi against insects or blights of any kf nd or con forest legislation and regulations, or concerni operation of forest lands, dams, river rights, tenures, taxation, classification of lands or coloni or concerning manufacturing of forest products, powers, lumber sales, freight rates, shipping, t of manufacturers, or of the products thereof, cerning labour in the forest and in the mills, co tion to injured workmen, census and statistics with any phase of the forest industries or of th ucts thereof, or concerning legislation in general ing the forest industries directly or indirectly. Membership is limited to persons, firms, ships or corporations owning or holding in fee o licence or possessing cutting-rights upon fores in the Province of Ontario. Since its formation the Association has be active in connection with labour supply, legisla fecting woods labour and that affecting the tration of the forests of the Province in general. Particular attention has been paid to such as log-scaling, forest insecf damage, forest fire tion, wage rates, unemployment insurance, h work and vacations-with-pay for woods work Ontario Royal Commission on Forestry, immigra lump-sum licenses. Considerable interest has also been take education of young men for forest work and a ship in Forest Entomology has been establisre University of Toronto. The 59 members of the Association hold rights on 70 per cent of the area of forest la is under lease or concession agreement in Ont (Continued from Page 16) Compensation Board relative to Accidents which have happened and cost summaries thereof. Preparing and photographing a series of coloured motion pictures dealing with Accident Prevention and the knowledge of First Aid to the injured. Travelling a yearly average of 120,000 miles in all parts of the Province for the purpose of making an annual average of: 1200 Sawmill Inspections, suggesting recommendations for additional safeguards and safe working methods. 300 visits to Logging and Pulpwood camps to observe working methods and equipment and make recommendations for additional safety of workmen therein. 2500 Calls at Employers' head offices to stimulate interest in accident prevention and Firts Aid, to formulate methods of accident prevention, to discuss accidents which have happened and to assist in the formation of plant safety committees. 400 visits to operations to investigate causes of specific serious and fatal accidents and to formulate measures to prevent recurrerlce. 75 Safety meet'ings with attendance of 12,000 persons, held at Lumbering centres and camps throughout the Province at which safety talks are delivered, accident prevention is discussed and Coloured Motion P.ictures with commentary are exhib.ited. Assisting generally in the formation of classes in First Aid instruction singly or collectively under the auspices of members of the medical profession. ' Assisting where necessary in job placement of workmen who have suffered disability in the industry. ~. B. F. Avery • hon. W. E. Rowe A. E. H. Fair J. W. Fries Lorne Goodall H. P. Klinestiver J. F. MacKellar H. A. Sewell C. B. Davis MAY President M. Cochrari Vice-President H. S. Mosher Secretary-Manager T . 5. Jones This Association was first formed 1n 1938 "for of policinq and distributing ownership of pulpwood the Thunder Bay District." This area was later exte elude all of Lake Superior and Tributaries, and any co tows, rafts, stores or leads wood in these wat~rs is membership. - Contracts ar; let covering areas of shoreline a chantable wood pulpwood and logs is salvaged- V. Perry Arrow Timber Compdny limited. H. Nasi D~iftwood Lands and Timber limited. Cochran t-Jammermill Paper Company. 5. Mosher f\.lewaygo Timber Company Limited . H. Styffe Osrar Styffe Limited. V. Woollings E. V. Woollings '~cretarv-Manager C. R. Mills Branch Manager - T. 5. Jones Le"fters Patent were issued by the --Provincial Secretary under date of May 19th, 1943, and the first • �MAY 19 y 1951 LOG BOOK eld May 3 NDER BAY TIMBER OPERATORS' ASSOCIATION sociation w 3 Woolworth Block Port Arthur, Ont. as to the President H. H. Styffe 1 the prod conserving Vice-President - A. J. Auden )nnected t Executive Members - M. Cochran part thereo A. M. Jones ,perative ac H. P. Klinestiver operators, H. S. Mosher public; W. B. Southon ,artnerships Secretary-Manager - T. S. Jones who shall matters of The organization of operators in Northwestern rio that eventually developed into the forming of ries; ideas and ssociation started in Apri I 1941 when the Industrial ?st lands; dards Act Advisory Committee was formed. In this committee was superseded by the Thunder lucational PAGE 19 Bay Advisory Committee to the Regional War Labo~~ Board of Ontario. In April 1944, The Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association was formed and in 1947 the Association employed a manager and staff. The name - Thunder Bay is somewhat of a misnomer as the territory covered by member companies is the area commonly known as Northwestern Ontario the area from the Algoma Central Rai Iway on the East to the Manitoba boundary on the West. The Objectives of the Association are: To deal collectively with any and all matters of general interest and welfare to the Timber Industry of Northwestern Ontario and to co-operate with the Ontario Forest Industries Association and or any party or organization interested in the betterment of the industry and its problems. and hold ; altogether general in against fir d or cone concernin r rights, d 5 or coloni r products, hipping, ta thereof, o mills, com statistics s or of th in general directly. 1s, firms, g in fee or 1pon forest THE WORLD'S MOST PORTABLE SAWMILL ~~Proven in the Woods'' § SETS UP FOR SAWING IN 30 MINUTES § READY TO MOVE 15 MINUTES AFTER SAW STOPS § CAN~ BE TOWED ~y TRUCK AT 45 M. P.H. )n has bee >ly, \egislat ting the a in general. d to such forest fire ,urance, h ,ods work ,, immigrat JACKSON LUMBER HARVESTER arlei-l Ontario ir, lr'l Mosher •. S. Jones 1938 "for t pulowood later exten ind any corn waters is ~ real aid to good Forestry practise, the Jackson Lumber Harvester makes selective cutting actical. A precision-built one-piece machine that requires no costly dismantling or reassembling. ly ~ne skilled man is required. The sawyer rides the carriage and can see and control the entire ration and cut to higher yield per log, fewer mis-cuts. The Jackson Lumber Harvester manuures accurate lumber at 5 man-hours per 1000 board feet. No slab or sawdust disposal expense. tly loghauling virtually eliminated. Feature by feature, it actually excels mills costing 3 times much - gives you bigger profits - the first new sawmill in 50 years! w used by large Lumber Companies, commerdal operators, Farm-to-farm Custom Operators. WRITE TODAY FOR FULL ILLUSTRATED LITERATURE IMBERLAND MACHINES LTD. ANIZED LOGGING SPECIALISTS WOODSTOCK, ONTARIO �Page 20 MAY 1 LOG BOOK Complete Line of Brushes· NORTHLAND MACHINERY SUPPLY CO. LTD. in Stock. 203 HARDISTY ST. FORT WILLIAM, ONT. Paint, Enamel, .From the Bush Padre, Rev. J. E. Paterson A Carpet Bowling Game under way Again it has been my privilege to spend the past fall and winter working and visiting in the cutting camps of the Black Sturgeon area. May I take this opportunity 'to express my appreciation to you and to all camp personnel who were interested in and contributed to this endeavour. One of the outstanding achievements of the winter was to get m3ny old and young bushworkers actively competing in carpet bowling. This game is best described as indoor curling on a carpet with balls. instead of rocks. Since it could be rolled down the center of a bunkhouse if no recreation hall was in camp it could be played in every camp and thus provided many interesting evenings. There is a noticeable lack of opportunity for off-hour activity in most camps. Of course there are many reasons for this and the general attit-• ude seems to have gravitated to indifference. Nevertheless it has been my experience that where some forms of recreation were tried and given a fair chance, the response on the part of the men sufficiently justified the effort. There are no insurmountable reasons why camp recreation committees could not function in most bush camps. The arrival of immigrants in many camps created new situations and new problems. The Community Programmes Branch of the Department of Education is very much concerned about providing opportunities for these New Canadians to learn the English language. I found many men wi 11 ing to act as _instructors, and these men rendered a valuable service in helping the Canadians to get a start on their task of re-lo themselves as Canadian citizens. The ideal of the erhood of man, best expressed in the teachings of can have real practical meaning when men of racial and religious origins are brought together common task ... I made it a practice to hold a service of w whenever and wherever it seemed like a good th do. The response varied from camp to camp and time to time . . . . but there very definitely was sponse. It is the 'responses', although small at to what little recreational, educational, and rel opportunities that were provided that makes m a great deal more could be undertaken in the camps in our country. The interest is there, an a seed it needs to be cultivated. And although attempts in this direction may be discouraging, or like wasted time, effort and money, nevertheless still the men who make the industry possible, an are people with social and spiritual needs. It was "we, the people" to whom Jesus re when he said to Simon Peter, "Loveth thou me? my sheep." SHANTYMAN'S MISSIONARY SAYS "THAN To my many friends in the camps, thank your help in my getting to a11d from the camps past winter months. The camps are places where men work a hard, and to make these men differ~nt owing t environment, from what they are, would be out question, with their careless disregard for dang carefree manner working in life, and with deat at hand, they work and labor out their existen little fear. The average bushman would never b a lounge lizard . "Herein is love, not that we loved God, He loved us, and sent His Son to be the prop for our sins." 1 John "There is a fountain filled with blood, Drawn from Emmanuel's veins. And sinners plunged beneath that Loge all their guilty stains." "I do believe, I will believe, That Jesus died for me; That on the Cross He shed His bl From sin to set me free." Sincerely in His service, J. H. Allen, Shantyman Missi �PAGE 21 LOG BOOK 1951 INSECTS BUGS sects in the tree will fall on the canvas and spiders, ants, wasps and known insects can be disposed of, and any known or suspected harmful insects put into the mailing tubes along with some foliage from the tree to provide some food for the journey and the tubes mailed to Sau\1t Ste. Marie. Later the sender will receive a report from the laboratory giving him, as far as is known, the identity and other data on the insects found. INSECTS Read about the larch (tamarack) saw-fly attack on forests on page 24. An article about the spruce orm will be in the next issue. A description of the responsibilities of the Forest ct Laboratory and the Laboratory of Insect Pathy, Sault Ste. Marie, is included in this issue (Page Forest Insect Rangers are stationed throughout rio each Summer and are helped considerably by the Department of Lands and Forests and woods ators in their work. In addition to permanent sample s being established in districts, the Laboratories and iT. rangers are assisted in their work by samples subtNT. ed by both Department and woods operators' perel. Last year insect collections from all sources by ;._,---• ons were: :\ping the 1,207 collections Northern Region . of re-lo 2 522 " Central Region •al of the '547 Mid-Western Region :::hings of Western Region 1,206 men of Co-operators frequently question the value of the together II number of insect collections they make individy. Obviously one co-operator's collections would con vice of w te a small sample of the insects which occur in the a good th sands of square miles of forests in Ontario. Howcamp and when 460 co-operators representing every forest nitely wa ',ct in Northern Ontario submit 1,524 insect colsmall at ons, as was done in 1950, the total sample does I and re e worthwhile. ~akes m Establishment of permanent sample plots for examin in the on by forestry personnel has stepped up interest there, an co-operation in many districts. Six hundred and although collections were made in 97 permanent sample ,raging, o in 1950. Progress in this phase of co-operation ~vertheless f" good and should help to stabilize insect sampa high level in Ontario in the future. >ssible, an ds. scs from trunks of poplar trees were submitted , Jesus re Insect Laboratory from several points in the thou me? an 1950 for a study of the annual growth to the effect of forest tent caterpillar defoliae annual increment and to determine the time 10n of past outbreaks. These are being studied. collections of important insects were submite study of insect parasites and disease microand establishment of population density. If you are stationed in the bush, help out! There are more cattle, sheep and lambs but fewer horses on Canadian farms last December 1st than a a year previously. The number of horses has declined steadily since 1942. -Quick Canadian Facts. II By Ed Nofziger JOE BEAVER" CAN HELP , work a ,t owing t Id be out for dan with deat ir existen i never b ing boxes or mailing tubes are supplied by Insect Laboratory or your District Forest lnr. When you see trees showing signs of desects, make a collection. Spread a tarpaulin beneath the tree to be examined and hit the several times with the back of an axe. In-' Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture "You mean to say that little bittie bugs like that can ·cause a~ much timber damage as fire?" ~~~ ................•.•.•.-.•. .-::·:•:·:•.... EHEAD·MOTORS LTD. 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Ther in most cases, it will be advisable to place the Arr. about one length above the stove, and it can be us winter as well, solely for its heat saving benefits kitchen stoves, in summer, it could be installed o on the roof jack to avoid overheating the kitchen. It was observed last winter that by leavin clean-out door open slightly, there was practical creosote formed on the inside of the pipe, as u happens, even when green wood was burned. This be considered another use for the Arrestor. The design shown is for a 7" pipe, but of cou Arrestor could be made for any size pipe. The o quisite is that the area of the space between the and the side of the Arrestor equals, or prefera slightlv more, than the cross-sectional area of the pipe being used. The Arrestor could also be made if desired, as long os this passage for the smoke ficient. The only possible disadvantage noticed so that it should be wired to the roof when instal the roof jack. But as it does not have to be re during the fire season for cleaning, this is not a objection. Also the round type Arrestor would less wind resistance. The "Nylund Arrestor" can be made by a smith. The original cost will be a little more t screen type Arrestor, but its life should be man longer, and its effectiveness much greater. LOG BOOK so that credit may be given Mr. Nylund). (NOTE: If you use this Spark Arrestor write the Editor DOOR HANDLE 4.9 11 I 8 11 NOTE JOINTS CLAMP TYPE, BAFFLE PLATES RIVETED IN PLACE. ALL PARTS OF 26 GAUGE GALVANIZEO IRON ~L A ~ 9!' ~PTON PULP a PAP[R CO , L TO . WOODS DIVISION NIPIGON ONT . N-YLUND SPARK' ARRESTOR The type of Spark Arrestor commonly used is the s~reen type, which has not been too satisfactory. The screen plugs up with soot, and must be continually c~eaned out to function properly. The tendency is to remove the Arrestor rather than clean it, but if cleaned the screen is easily broken and replacements are fre-· quent. The "Nylund" Spark Arrestor uses the principle of two parallel inclined baffle plates, alternately spaced in a section of pipe (see drawing). The smoke in travel-· ling up through the Arrestor strikes the first baffle curls around the end of it, strikes the second baffle' curls arou_nd the end of this one and p~oceeds up and out the pipe. All the smoke thus strikes one baffle or the other, or both, as it is impossible for any of the smoke to travel straight up the pipe. When the smoke rises against the baffle, the sparks, being heavier, drop down into the stove or on the baffle below. A slide door opposite the _baffles facilitates cleaning off the soot at the end of a season, or oftener if desired. This Arrestor was tried out extensively last summer and this past winter. Severe tests were carried out incl_uding the burning of newspapers, dry spruce and jackpine brush, as well as bone-dry kindling. Some of the tests were made at night, so that any escape of sparks could be more readily observed. In none of the tests or '?t any time during its use, was any spark seen to esc~pe. This Arrestor can be installed directly on the stove between any joint of the stove pipe, or on top of th~ roof jack or patented chimney. The Arrestor also acts THIS IS CENSUS YEAR A Census will be made of all persons resi Canada starting June 1st. In the case of bush camps, enumerators all camps and interview everyone resident in t On arrival at the camp, the enumerator will co Camp Clerk and obtain a list of all resident camp. The enumerator will proceed with the i trying to not interfere with the work of any p Here are a few facts about the census as in the Royal Bank of Canada Monthly Lett March 1951. "The census is not a stunt, but a necessity. country's equivalent of the merchant's stockt of the private person's inventory to !earn what • he should carry on his house and chattels. to be counted in the census are our people an ious attributes that make them different from other countries. It is nothing new to require that people periodically to be counted. The census goes years in Babylonia and China, and three or fou years in Egypt and among the Children of lsr one in Canada needs to feel miffed because a asking questions. Credit of taking the first census of mo belongs to Canada. The year was 1666; the that of the Colony of New France. It was _a every person by name, on a fixed date, show~ sex, place of residence, occupation and conJ tion. There were 3,215 persons Iisted. Census facts are not public property. In Canada, the answers given by in census questions are absolutely confidential_. loyee of the census is bound by a. spec 1 • (Continued on Page 27) �LOG BOOK ing. Theret ~.~h~/~~= benefits. A II Across Canada 1 stalled out kitchen. iy leaving practically ipe, as us 1ed. This ·or. ut of cour e. The onl veen the b r preferab ·ea of the be made r e smoke is ~ AJAX'' lt~s ~~w Bg Popular Acclaim for >ticed so ,en install to be re is not a s r would p ater. . Nylund). the Editor o ,erators wi ent in the r will cont residents th the int )f any per ensus as r •hly Letter ,ecessity. I 's stockta ,rn what in ,attels. Th eople and mt from t people s 1s goes ba :e or tour en of Jsra ecause a of mode S6; the ce It was a e, show!ng nd conJU 5 d. PAGE 23 AX Double-Weft Long-Line Linen up to 1000 lbs. - 1" - 1 ~/2" - 2 11 - 2!/2" - 3" X - Semi-portable centrifugal pump. - general purpose 2" and 3" pump. ITE - light-weight portable pump. BUSTER - high velocity nozzle. H - wetting agent. TORS from 500 to 17,000 watts. rite for Illustrated Literature ON JACK & COMPANY LIMITED Established 1898 FIGHTING FOREST FIRES . . . from Newfoundland to British Columbia the WAJAX PORTABLE SELF-PRIMING High Pressure PUMP is on the job fighting destructive forest fires. They are used by various Government Departments, Pulp and Paper Companies, Forest Protection Associations, etc ... the most widely used forestry pump in Canada. The WAJAX is light in weight ... simple in design ... dependable ... economical ... and has abundance of power ... instantaneous self-priming up to 22 feet. • Economical in fuel consumption. Under heavy load conditions, the unit consumes only .75 or ¾ gallon per hour, resulting in a considerable saving both in fuel cost and in the transportation of the necessary quantity of fuel into the bush. Normal operating speed of the W AJAX pump is 1,.200 to 2,800 r.p.m., thereby reducing operating and maintenance costs to a minimum. Maximum Pressure: over 200 lbs. per square inch. Maximum Discharge: over 65 Imperial gals. p. m. Weight: complete with gas tank, 75 lbs. "One tree can make a million matches" ... "One match can destroy a million trees!" �LOG BOOK PAGE 24 M The Lareh (TaD1araek) Sawfly Outbreak in Northwestern Ontario J. E. MacDONALD and H. R. FOSTER ward to Lake Nipigon. Field observations indi the outbreak wi 11 continue to spread to the eas Nipigon. Infestations abated somewhat in that wes of the Sioux Lookout and Kenora districts Many larch stands which had been almost l 00 defoliated for four or five consecutive years proximately 70 per cent defoliated in 1950. companying map shows the approximate bi within which medium to heavy infestation oc, 1946, 1948, 1949 and 1950. Since larch s1 widely distributed in pockets, accurate delin, boundaries is not possible. Thus far, larch stands in Northwestern On1 survived the outbreak. Very little informa1 would be helpful in predicting the future resi the trees can be gleaned from the history of breaks since reports of mortality are fragmentc which was killed in a short period of years af in Ontario was mostly mature in contrast with ceeeding_. young, vigorous stands which have fested in recent years. No mortality which can buted solely to larch sawfly attack has been ob Northwestern Ontario where heavy infestati, occurred since 1945. Mortality of occasional le The European larch sawfly, Pristiphora erichsonnii, is probably the most injurious pest · of la~ch trees _in North America. Separated in North America from its native parasites, the insect has occurred in at least three major outbreaks in the past 70 years on this continent. The first outbreak apparently originated in the New England states about 1880. From there it spread rapidly north and west across United States and Canada. By 19 l O most of the mature larch stands in the easterri part of the continent were killed. The destruction of larch stands was so thorough in Ontario that only occasional mature isolated trees survived. In recent years heavy infestations have again built up in stands of 50- to 60-year-old larch in Northwestern Ontario. An increase in populations of the insect was observed between Kenora and Dryden in 1944 and heavy infestations occurred in scattered larch stands in this area in 1945. Simultaneously, farther north a heavy infestation developed in the Goldpines-Uchi-Red Lake area; and, to the south, the nucleus of a heavy infestation formed in several townships northwest of Fort Frances. In 1946, l 00 per cent defoliation of most of the larch stands occurred in the first two of these areas. Between 1944 and 1948 the majority of larch stands in the Siuox Lookout Kenora and Fort Frances districts were infested. By 1950 heavy infestations were observed east:-x APPROXIMATE EASTERN BOUNDARIES or ~ LARCH SAWFLY IN WESTERN ONTARIO LEGEND ••• • • .. " " .. • • ••• • D RY IN 1948 SOUN A BOUNDARY IN 1949 -·-·-·-·-·-·- ~-, ~' -+-+-+-+-+ - i( :,_ 6 .,. • . ~~-..} r / Pit:4 • 1-----""-,=l--~',d'--I ,, , _, - -- ~ w <,1 ; !~ ,. ~ N f .~ : >;,_~~ / ~,• AL / •• , ~ /,r Q, t;;;_ ~ -: ~ THE BOUNDARY IN 1946, ~..,,_~_, - • ~ ·~ SHOWING THE SPREAD OF MODERATE TO HEAVY INfE:STA TION (Continued on Page 26) I , ___ _/ __ • • ~ ~ ::jz::-""'7~~i2-H-~~'....._~ ~ ~ - ~;.--,-,---1...- 4-~b-1::!:~~ ~ �LOG BOOK 1t western ricts in 1 ,t 100 per years were 1950. Th ate boun on occurr 1rch stand delineati irn PAGE 25 Performance Is The Deciding Factor When You Buy aPower Chain Saw. or All Cutting For One-Man Operation Ontario 1formation re resista Jry of pa gmentary. ears after st with th , have be ich can be )een obse ,festations ;ional larc r Choose a P I O N E E R oose A e 51 SUPER TWIN EEZY -FEED ~i Pitch Chain Increased Cooling Capacity Concentric Float Carburetor ew Transmission mproved Oiler ew Tailstock Weighs Only 28 lbs. • Fingerlight Clutch • Filtered Fuel System • -Trigger Swivel Blade •• Supplied with Bar and Chain 14" - 18" - 24" - 30" Them in Action - Try Them Yourself 'II be convinced there isn't a saw to compare with the r-packed performance of the PIONEER and the SUPER - both made by Industrial Engineering Limited. The trade mark on every saw is your assurance of comdependability, fast cutting action and all-round effic- Sold and Serviced by: CITY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPl\tENT LTD. PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO �PAGE 26 LOG BOOK "SERVING THE TIMBER OPERATORS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO" 1M LUMBERMEN'S CLOTHING, BEDDING AND WHOL. ESAI..E FOOTWEAR. Fort William CROCERIES, FRUITS & VEGETABLES, TOBACCO, ETC, THE LARCH (TAMARACK) SAWFLY OUTBREAK IN NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO (Continued from Page 24) 1n sample plots was not appreciably greater than normally oc_curs through natural thinning. The principal outward effect of the infestations upon the· trees has been a reduction in shoot growth and needle production. The lessening of shoot and needle growth causes a decline in population of the larch sawfly, since the sparse foliage can support only a limited number of larvae. Furthermore, the reduction in the number and length of terminal shoots in which the sawflies lay their eggs limits oviposition. There has been sharp reduction in radial growth. Owing to near elimination of terminal shoot growth, trees heavily defoliated for more than two years usually have a thin crown. Four factors, irrespective of site qua Iity, have helped larch trees to survive repeated severe defoliation by the larch sawfly. These are: ( l) Larch produces a ful I complement of leaves annually. (2) Since defoliation does not occur until July, growth is undisturbed in May and June. (3) There is some regrowth of foliage in late summer. (4) The stands throughout Northwestern Ontario are young and vigorous. No natural control agents have become severe enough to curb the present outbreak in Ontario. Parasites, particularly an ichneumon Mesoleius aulicus, is wirJ~ly distributed in Canada. Judging from reports of parasitism in previous larch sawfly outbreaks, this parasite was released in infestations and became an import-' ant control agent. In contrast, results of recent intensiv€ studies carried out by staff of the Forest Insect Laboratory in Winnipeg have shown that the parasite has beer a minor factor in control in the Prairie Provinces during the present outbreak. This is due largely to the resistance which the sawfly has bui It up in the larval stage against the development of the parasite. Parasite eggs laid in larch sawfly larvae are prevented from hatching by caosules which are formed around the eggs. It was found that although 60 to 70 per cent of the larch saw fly larvae in collections from some areas were parasitized, an average of only l O per cent of the parasite eggs produced larvae which were capable of killing their hosts. Five species of parasites including M. aulicus, reared at the Dominion Parasite Laboratory in Belleville, have been released in western Ontario in the past four years. None of these has become numerous enough to be important in control of the larch sawfly. Mas: collections of cocoons from western Ontario have been Z( reared sin~e • 1947 in the laboratory at Sault Ste. to determine the degree of parasitism. Parisitism ~onsidera~ly in the areas sampled. The highest oc in 1949 in samples submitted from Kenora o· approximately 21 per cent of the larvae in cocoa tained parasites. The following table summariz overal I parasitism in collections from four distr western Ontario. SUMMARY OF PARASITISM 1947-1949 Forest district Year No. of samples Total no. of cocoons Kenora 1947 1948 1949 4 4 8 835 540 407 Sioux Lookout 1947 1948 1949 9 9 16 1020 1379 1182 Fort Frances 1947 1948 1949 l 3 5 900 955 899 Port Arthur 1949 2 383 Studies of diseases affecting various spe sawflies i_n Ca~ada have revealed that polyhed capsule v1 rus diseases are most virulent. No virus has been found in the larch sawfly to date. F several genera have been recovered from dead and pupae but field experiments with these or for control of the larch sawfly did not produ results. Complete control of outbreaks of the larc by aerial spraying with chemicals is complicat fact that larch stands are widely distributed in It is q~estionabl~ whether aerial spraying w economically feasible on a large scale since smallest pockets of infestation would have to be to prevent early recurrence of infestations in larger stands. Pdthough the control of widespread outb the larch sawfly would appear unfeasible, cont ures should be practical in accessible larch stan are valued scenically or for the merchantabl yv~ich they_ contain. The possibility of thoroug 1t1on of poisons sprayed from aircraft is enha by characteristics of larch stands and the feedi of larch sawfly larvae. Larch occurs in Ontan exclusively in fairly pure, even-aged stands i with fe_w topographical obstructions, thus excellent conditions for low-flying aicraft. of larch trees is evenly distributed over the er fore the spray should penetrate the entire er (Continued on Page 27) �MAY THIS IS A CENSUS YEAR =:::::;:;~:::=::=E=i.ARCH (TAMARACK) SAWFLY OUTBREAK RTHWESTERN ONT ARIO (Continued from Page 26) =-- Continued from Page 22) rable weather conditions. Unlike numerous other s which live a considerable part of the larval stage elters framed in or between the leaves of host larch sawfly larvae feed in the open on the foliage they are susceptible to either stomach or contac spray. ince it is by no means inevitable that larch stan nfested will be killed before natural control agent: the infestations, it would · seem most logical i Fort William resent to closely follow the effects of sawfly defol until unmistakable signs of deterioration occur. ecomes evident that the larger stands are in danger ious depletion, the cost of spraying at two- to fourat Sault Ste. ntervals with chemicals could then be balanced t the value of the timber which is threatened. 11 . Parisitism he highest oc ong-term cutting plans have been suggested in m Kenora D airie provinces to reduce future;_., loss of timber vae in cocoo larch sawfly infestations. Since mature stands are summari vulnerable, long-term cutting plans to effect a 1le distribution of age classes were recommended. I' im four dist licy were adopted stands of merchantable larch be logged as they became accessible. Clear"ISM was advised to release the understory and propid regeneration. An accurate inventory of larch Total no. an the area selected for management would be of cocoons uisite to this or any similar management plan . 835 540 407 1020 1379 1182 900 955 899 383 various sp that polyhe ent. No viru ly to date. ?d from dea ,vith these o d not prod 1 s of the lar s complicat istributed in spraying scale since Id have to b estations in espread out easible, con )le larch sta merchanta y of thoro raft is enh ind the fee Jrs in Ont ~ed stands ·ions, thus ;;J aicraft. over the c ,e entire c ~ 27) PAGE 27 LOG BOOK 1951 THERE'S A NEW ERNATIONAL penalty against divulging any fact whatsover that may have been learned through the census. The Bureau of Statistics is forbidden to issue any statement that would directly or indirectly reveal information about a particular person or concern. But that is not all. Census information obtained from or about you may not be used for taxation or mi 1itary purposes. It is expressly forbidden by law to use census data to tax a person or to call him for military service. With the co-operation of all our people, we shall have at this year s end a full-length portrait of ourselves. The first rough total should be published by November and by December the count should be avai Iable for municipalities. The first detailed results should be ready by March 1952, telling such things as age distribution, sex, and so. on. The complete r~port is expected by March 1953. 11 1 11 This booklet is printed on "Thrift-Coat Enamel" manufactured at Provincial Paper Limited, Port Arthur Mill, Ontario, out of wood produced in Northwestern Ontario and printed by the Consolidated Press, 137 South May Street, Fort William, Ontario. !!Lvr-!tt!ff!,/lltnt INTERNATIONAL♦TRUCIS DF EVERY SIZE FOR ERY PURPOSE struction Work and Lumbering Operations is Canada's most complete line of trucks, 87 basic models, thousan::!s of specialized variations-every truck heavy-duty engineered. The All New 1951 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS ARE AVAILABLE NOW AT J. DILL & SONS LTD. Member of Canada's Largest Exclusive Truck Service Organization UTORS FOR FRUEHAUF POLE, SEMI, LOGGING, VAN, AND CARRY-ALL TRAILERS PORT ARTHUR er Road Phone S-5488 FORT WILLIAM North May at Cameron i>hone 3-6457 �FROM "CATERPILLAR" Diesel Power! 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PORT ARTHUR WINNIPEG "CATERPILLAR" Diesel Sawmill Power � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Log Book - Timber Operators' Association Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1951MayJune Title A name given to the resource Log Book - May June 1951 Subject The topic of the resource Forest Products Industry Description An account of the resource Log Book, published by the Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association. May June 1951. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1951-05 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Shared with permission of the Ontario Forest Industries Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/44aa7b1ec7dfb26864f586ced43c5407.pdf 515315409cde0156bbb249ebde99d4b6 PDF Text Text FORESTRY LIBRARY Woods Division • Marathon Corp. of Canada Ltd. Po no . - · -- ...... .- ..... v...... '"'.a.•.., ... Mr. Oeoo H. SOnley marathon Pupc:r Hills Public Utilities Building A. nmt'l'TTI> ''-- ....-.-: �PAGE 2 LOG BOOK TWIN CITY· INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD. ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT MICHELIN "METALIC" TIRES ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO. II The Metalic" is a tire in which the cotton or rayon casing of conventional tires is· repla by a casing of STEEL CORDS. Every cord is embedded in rubber. The strength of the steel-cord casing is such that 4 pl of steel cords replace -the 14, 16 or 20 plies in textile tires. TRIED AND PROVEN ON LOGGING OPERATIONS IN OTHER PARTS OF CANADA. SEE ABOUT THE ADVANTAGES OF THE "METALIC" TIRE. DISTRIBUTORS FOR INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL POWER Crawler Tractors - Diesel Engines - Power Units 51 Super Pioneer Power Saws International ~arvester Refrigerators and Freezers ,,,, TWIN CITY INOUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LOGGING OFFICES AND SH INDUSTRIAL - CONSTRUCTION AVE. MUNICIPAL and MINING EQUI PORT ARTH �1952 LOG BOOK DER BAY TIMBER OPERATORS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS: PAGE 3 Northwestern Ontario Timber Cullers' Association Annual Meeting Elects L. Malmborg President. The Annual Meeting of the Northwestern Ontario Timber Cullers' Association held in Port Arthur April r - --r,UC:~t:I::"::~:-::-:------- -- 14th elected the following officers: EXEC.R E ""'I"". '-' ~ President . L. Malmborg JONES rw SOLl rt·iQl)r Vice-President L. Neva KLINES ,v. cr·na h n ~st-·. ~-·. H. s. MOSHER Secretary-Treasurer J. R. Den Iey Past President . . . . . Ken Mason Published by • Executive: Sam Cowan, Roy Street, W . p ui kka Ia DER BAY TIMBW:,cf~tf~s· ~soclATl~N George Hubbard, J. M. Horn, Percy White. Edited by U IV IS IOn Ma tho rC Mr. 0. C. Jennette, Chief Inspector of the Divra • A>N orp. of Canada Ltd. sion of Operation and Personnel, Toronto, gave an exort rthur, Ontario ellent address to the meeting outlining the organ~:a,-~ ,e.6"59;e.-----..:..-:..:.:.:,~:..:_:__ _.Jzationa I set-up of the department. President .. .. ... ....... ....... .......... . ............... ........ .............. ...... Vice-President TU r:, N tcrun " IBR . ARY "I TOLD YOU SO" expense of repetition bordering on boreI it timely to add what little weight we can every one "Fi re Conscious" for the season easy to be lulled into a false sense of secspect to fire danger, and especially after ively light fire season last year, many of e have done enough to_wards fire preventually at such time that the great holopast have occurred. - The Annual Meeting of the Timber Cullers' Association of Ontario, Western Region, Branch, was held in Dryden, Saturday, April 26, at the Riverview Lodge. The following Officers were elected for 1952: Past President - P. Jarrow, Waldhof, Ont. President - Marshall Brown, Vermilion Bay, Ont. Vice-President - James Murphy, Keewatin, Ont. Secretary - A. J. Clempson, Dryden, Ont. Executive: J. Knutinen, Ignace; R. Higgins, Dyment; A. Lundmark, Wabigoon; J. McArthur, Dryden; J. Minor, Kenora; A. Olson, Red Lake Road; A. Mclay, Fort Frances; F. Dodds, Red Lake; A. Cleavely, Minaki; R. Mullan, Kenora; J. Lyon, Clarkdon. ear to the wind we have heard many of muttering that any time now we can exd year for fires. It would be drasticif through lack of proper preparation t these same old-timers would be shakand saying "I told you so." hen add to the pleadings of the postForestry Departments, Conservationas operators and as individuals, play 11 in preventing fires. duals, let us check up on our habits oking, camp fires, and all of the s habits that might be dangerous. let us fully assume the heavier reing to it that our fire posters are up, e hose, pack pumps, shovels, pails t are up to adequate s ca I e and ready to go. things NOW, perhaps the hot sum only the sweet music of the rustles and not the haunting dirge told you so." H. H. "Bert" Styffe egret that the Log Book Ilg of Mr. J. A. "Jim" anager, Kenora Division , p ulp & Paper Company C. "Charlie" McLeod, nager, Provincial Paper TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF CANADA l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Western Canada's great Leduc oil discovery was made in what year ? Which is Canada's- busiest canal ? Most of Canada drains in what direction? Of Canada's labour force of 5,200,000, how many are labour union members ? Development of what important resource forged a new east-west link in 1951? A bill must be discussed and approved how many times before it becomes law ? (Answers on Page 8) LT I FORESTRY STUDENTS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS Ernie Harrie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harrie, Nolalu, Ontario, won the Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association bursary of $200.00 awarded in the first year of Technical Forestry. Ronald Landgraff, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Landgraff, 29 Machar Avenue, Port Arthur, won the Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Limited scholarship of $200.00, awarded to the highest combined aggregate standing in surveying, drawing, descriptive dendrology, forest mensuration and introduction to Forestry. ADVANCE NOTICE The Canadian Institute of Forestry Annual Meeting will be held in Montreal, November 18th, and 19th, 1952. Al I members of the Canadian Institute of Forestry are asked to take note of the 1952 Annual Meeting date. �LOG BOOK PAGE 4 Pulpwood Floatability Tests in the Black Sturgeon Area R. M. BELYEA Forest Insect Laboratory, Sault Ste. Marie Ontario The following observations on the floa of balsam fir and spruce pulpwood result from t During 1946 and 1947, the Great Lakes Paper (i) Four and one-half months after watering Limited carried out small-scale pulpwood float a bi Iity end of the first summer in the water, tests in the Dog River and Valera Concessions of the by volume was 15.9 per cent in balsam Company (Log Book 1(3):8-9. 1948). While these 4 .5 per cent in spruce. Thirteen mon tests suggested that seasoning of logs before watering watering, by mid-June of the followi increased f\oatability, the results were inconclusive, the loss had increased to 25.4 per cen owing in large part to the small number of logs employsam fir and 7.0 per cent in spruce; a ed. In the summer of 1948, Mr. J . H. Godden, Loggmonths after watering, at the end of t ing Engineer, and Mr. L. Murphy, Chief Scaler of the summer, to 48.9 and 17 .9 per cent res Company expressed interest in the f\oatability of balsam fir pulpwood, compared with that of spruce _pulp(ii) Seasoning of balsam fir logs in the a wood, in the Black Sturgeon Concession of the Compskidways prior to watering increased t any. The writer was asked to assist in setting up a ability throughout the entire test. A comprehensive field experiment to study the problem check, September 9, 1950 the los under conditions approximating as closely as possible cut during September and October those of actual driving operations, and to aid, along and 42.1 per cent respectively, com with other staff members of the Black Sturgeon Lake a loss of 64.0 per cent in logs cut rield Station, in the periodic checking of the test logs, and in the presentation of results. The tests were caruary. No similar effect of ried out in Muskrat Lake, approximately sixty miles dent in the spruce logs. northeast of Port Arthur. (iii) During the first summer in the w Cutting was done during three periods: Septerence in f\oatability of top, mid ember 1948, October 1948 and January 1949. The balsam fir logs was evident, but a test logs, from butt, middle and top portions of the mers in the water, greater losses tree, in both 8 and 16-foot lengths, were cut by the Company adjacent to Muskrat Lake. Fifty balsam fir age were recorded in top and bu and 20 spruce logs were cut from each position in the and 51.6 per cent respectively) t tree at each time of cut, and identification was secured logs (43.8 per cent). The differ by nailing a numbered aluminum tag to the small end ability was less evident in spruce of each log as it was cut. The total volume of the 900 throughout most of the test balsam fir and 360 spruce logs used in the tests was losses were recorded in middle t 247 4.5 and 1700.2 cubic feet, respectively. About May 1, 1949, the logs were watered in butt logs. Muskrat Lake and enclosed within a "figure 8" boom (iv) Throughout the entire test peri with a sorting chute at the constriction. Five checks balsam fir was consistently gr were made during the summer of 1949 (May 16, June than in 16-foot logs (53.4 and 18, July 17, August 21 and September 13), and twu respectively, at final check, Se during the summer of 1950 (June 17 and Sept. 9). similar clear-cut difference wa During the intervening winter, the logs were left enclosed within the sorting boom. The sinkage losses spruce logs. are presented in the accompanying figure. From these tests, it apP l losses from sinkage of bal SPRUCE after only one summer in the Black Sturgeon Cone expected if logging wer ing the late summer or a during the winter. It se that longer seasoning wood than was possible (i.e. cutting and pilin9 months) might further oning would appear t difference in the fl pulpwood. With balsa 16-foot wood would - ----- - - ~-----· - ·--- - - �' rea LOG BOOK PAGE 5 ~ ~-ut, ~-rud ~ .,;·~\ ~~· '- he11ei ',·~ ,.\ •;;<__i ::::= tJ_ . ' tHe 51 • SUPER - p IONEER It's the Power Chain Saw that STAYS on the job. • Time out for repairs is a thing of the past when the Super Pioneer goes into action. Its dependability will save you days and months of "down time" and countless dollars you ordinarily spend on chain &aw maintenance. '}o,, (!J,,,._,,,(UI, (!)~OH, u,, olleOINf .£099"'9 e e e Takes Up to A 36 Inch Cutter Bar. • Balanced Design - . Weighs Only 25 lbs. Without Cutting Attachments. Provides Power Enough for the Toughest Cutting Jobs. For Easy Handling and Carrying. an operation with the same year-round endurthe '51 SUPER TWIN . . . also made by Engineering Limited. The famous trade mark w is your assurance of complete dependability, action and top efficiency. PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO · �PAGE 6 LOG BOOK YOUR CO-OPERATION WITH THE FOREST INSECT SURVEY IS AGAIN REQUESTED The insect population in our forests is again at work and the Forest Insect Laboratory at Sault Ste. Marie and Forest Insect Rangers in each of the forest districts are again requesting the co-operation of industry personnel. All concentrations of insects should he reported whenever seen. Sample boxes for putting specimens collected are available from your Department of Lands and Forests District office or may be obtained from the Dominion Entomological Station at Sault Ste. Marie. Here's the report of the Forest Insect Rangers for 1951 with a review and forecast of what we might find this coming summer READ THIS, THIS IS IMPORTANT WORK AND YOU WORKING IN THE WOODS INDUSTRY SHOULD REALIZE AND BE. AWARE OF WHAT IS GOING ON. Western Forest Region The most important insects in the Western Region from the standpoint of infestation and damage were the spruce budworm, forest tent caterpillar and larch sawfly. Spruce budworm infestations increased markedly in 1951, particularly in the Kenora District. Heav;er populations were noted wherever larval counts were made. Very little increase in the area of heavy host tree mortality was recorded although in the Kenora District light mortality was noted for the first time north of McIntosh on the Canadian National Railway, where heavy infestation has persisted for several years. Mortality plots will be established in this area in 1952. South of Eaqle and Wabigoon lakes there was an increase in spruce budworm populations, particularly on young white spruce s.cattered among the balsam fir undergrowth. A similar situation was noted in the southwest portion of the Fort Frances District in the vicinity of Sphene Lake . ' Infestations of the forest tent caterpillar have increased in Increase Your Earnings! Use the one-man Woodboss for your cutting a n d get mere money from increased production. P. M. Products also provide for prompt service and replacement of parts by dealers near all large c~tting sites. Ask for a demonstration today. P. M. OFFICES 220 SOUTH ALGOMA STREET, PORT ARTHUR, ONT. or HEARST, ONT. Other P. M. Offices in Orillia, Ont., Quebec, P. Q., Montreal, P. Q., and Regional Distributors across Canada. P. M. PRODUUTS (1947) LTD. VANCOUVER 4, B. C. extent and intensity yearly since 1948, spreading from a pockets of infestation, to one large area of heavy infe 1 951, which included large areas of the Sioux Lookout Fort Frances, and Port Arthur districts. A number of smaf of heavy infestation occurred around the periphery of . infestation . Egg band counts made in 1951 indicate a c of the forest tent caterpillar infestation in 1952 over vir same area as in 195 1, with a possible increase in populati in the southeastern part of the region . While collecting larch sawfly cocoons in September co evidence of rodent activity was noted in larch stands ported heavy larch sawfly infestation. The ground be trees was honeycombed with rodent tunnels and galleries sound cocoons were found . Considerable numbers of co~ which . the insects had been removed by the rodents wer the tunnels. This condition was more prevalent in the Si ... nd Kenora districts th ... n in the Fort I-ranees Distric, Insect collections in the region in 1951 totalled 113 with 1164 in 1950. Collections made by Department of Forests personnel in 1 951 totalled 206 by 50 co-opera ared with 270 in 1 950 by 54 co-operators. Many of were made at mass collection points, permanent sample areds of particular interest, such as locations where hig or disease were observed. Quantitative sampling has be forecasting probable infestation intensities. This applied in forecasting forest tent caterpillar infestations for J Mid-Western Forest Region The Lake Nipigon spruce budworn infestation decrease in 1 951. A small area of medium infestatr Sturqe Lake in Port Arthur District is all that remains infestation. Heavy infestations of spruce budworm Sibley and Black Bay peninsulas. Balsam fir mortal throughout the western portion of the Lake Nipigon in little change was noted in the eastern portion. Morta white spruce became more evident in 1951 than in in the Port Arthur District. The easterly spread of the larch sawfly infestatio the Mid-western Region in 1 951. Although popul insect were generally heavy in the Port Arthur Distri definite increase east of Port Arthur ahd a definite area west of Raith. Infestations in Geraldton District light with some areas of medium and heavy infest ncrth shore of Lake Superior. The prevalence of the in larch sawfly populations from Raith to English R of interest since past observations have shown it isolated individual collections. Medium and heavy forest tent caterpillar inf in approximately one-third of Port Arthur District. Ll extended over most of the area west of Port Arthu iqon. In the area east of Lake Nipigon and in forest tent caterpillar populations were lower than important control agencies were noted in tent cate in the Upsala area. There was low larval emerge in the spring; large numbers of dead larvae were hedral virus; ;and moderate parasitism oy Sarcop curred. Larval emergence at Klotz Lake and ne Geraldton District was very low. Heavy infestations of aspen blotch miner on aspen trees continued in 1 951 throughout most sampling method of arranging the leaves of as~e of surface and counting the mines was used in to assess the intensity of the infestation. A total of 771 insect collections was submitt in 1951 compared with 547 collections in 1950. of the collections were by insect rangers, 12 per of Lands and Forests personnel, and six per cen a tors. Northern Forest Region A development of particular importanc~ in markable decline of the forest tent caterpillar northern portions of the region. This was prima poor emergence from eggs laid in 1950. In. of the region there was a notable increase 1 the development of a number of new small 5 In 1 951 egg bands were found over a muc previous years. Although the egg bands we heavy concentrations as occurred i_n t~e ions in 1950, the wider distribution in erable spread in infestation in 1952. d In 1951 infestations of the spruce b~ region persisted over smaller areas than •~ eastern section there was a general decre~ and an overall reduction of infestation ~n previous years. Examination of spruce u laboratory revealed the presence of virus (Continued on Next p 7~;t �rom a f ,y infest _ookout, of small -ery of t te a con Jver virt ,opu\ation stric, ed 1136 ment of :o-operat 1ny of t sample 1ere hig has be applied ; for l PAGE 7 LOG BOOK 1952 (Continued fr.:im Previous Page) of Sydere and Haggart where heavy infestation peroutbreak of aspen blotch m!ner ?ccurred throughou~ the l 95 l with heavy concentrations in the southern portions. : mining of trembling aspen leaves caused considerable However, no serious damage resulted .to the trees aftal of 1341 collections was submitted from all sources in his figure represented an inc.rease of 134 collections over The collections submitted fr?m th~,., vari?u~ dist~icts we;e . Cochrane, 603; Kapuskasing, 3, .... ; T1m1skaming, 420. ;-six mass collections were submitted to the Forest Insect and the Laboratory of Insect Pathology for special f natural control factors. in addition, numerous foliage aring hibernating spruce budwonn larvae were collected rearing. avel in Division of Air Service aircraft aided greatly in ew insect outbreaks, mapping forest tent caterpillar and worrn infestations and reaching remote areas. rest Region rest tent caterpillar was the major pest on deciduous the central region in 1951. Infestations which have ng up since 1948 increased in extent and intensity. te birch, rnaple and oak stands were severely infested the southern part of the region and sizable infestations the White River, Chapleau and Gogama districts. On egg band counts made in September and October, ine expected to occur over larger areas in 1 952 than he only areas where a decline in infestation is foreeen Echo Bay and Blind R'iver in Sa-=' t Ste. Mai-ie Shedden Township in Sudbury District and near She .. Manitoulin Island, where starvation, disease and parareduced the laral and pupal populations in 1951. kable decline of spotless fall webworm and yellow sawfly infestations occurred in the region. Spotles!> fall webworm infestations virtuallv disappeared and yellow-headed spruce sawfly populations declined sharply. A total of 2366 insect collections was submitted from all sources in the region in 1951. Department of Lands and Forests oerscnnel made 533 collections compared with 529 collections in 1 950. Mass collections of forest tent caterprnar larvae and pupae were submitted to the laboratory from numerous points in the reQion to determine parasitism at those points. Parasitism ranged from 38 per .cent in North Bay District to 87 per cent in Sault Ste. Marie District. Mass collections of Swaine's sawfly were submitted from the North Bay and Gogama districts for special studies in the laboratory . A survey to determine damage caused by wood-boring insects in the area burned over in the Gogama District in 1 951 was carried out by the insect rangP.r in that district A report on this survey . was made to the district forester and appears in summary form in the report for the Gogama District. A similar survey was carried out by !nsect Rangers from Gogama and Chapleau districts in the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company limits at Ramsay, in the Chapleau District, to assess wood borer damage to jack pine. Ninety to l 00 per cent of the foliage was discolored on all jack pine trees infested . A summer headquarters for the insect ranger in the White River District was built on Department of Lands and Forests property at White River in November. This completes the ranger building proqram in the reqion. HELP!!! REPORT ALL INSEC'i CONCENTRATIONS SEND SPECIMENS TO SAULT STE. MARIE. HE NORTHERN ENGINEERING & SUPPLY COMPANY LI MIT ED CANADA ONTARIO .;ir tric A di r t C e w Sa d PATENT-41135-6 MODEL HS 2000 1948 CANADIAN PATENT APPLIED FOR TREE-LENGTH SLASHER AND LOADER Nesco Equipment Ensures - Economical, Speedy, Continuous Operation �PAGE 8 LOG BOOK '' DOC " FOWLER RETIRES It has been customary to review annually in the May- June issue of the Log Book the activities of E. J. {Doc) Fowler, who is well known not only to the woods industry in Northwestern Ontario but to many other industries which from time to time have occasion to use the services of a diver. The_ last big job that Ooc undertook last year was the raisin9 of the steel tug '~Esther S" for the Great Lakes Paper Company under the direction of the Mills Construction Company. This was a 200 ton lift and after two weeks of preparation the tug was brought up without a hitch. In addition, Doc completed a couple of minor jobs at Steep Rock Iron Mines and located an anchor and blade of one of the Paterson Steamship Company's boats in the harbour. And with these jobs last year, Doc decided that after 46 years in underwater work and engineering, etc., that the underwater work part of it be left to someone else and Doc has now officially announced his retirement as a diver. Industry in Northwestern Ontario will miss the services of Doc Fowler but all agree that he has rendered excellent service in this dangerous and hazardous work. Doc will be missed by the industry and it will probably be necessary from time to time to send to Toronto or Montreal for someone to do the necessary diving . Doc has Stationary Engineer's papers and is intending to follow this line of work. For what you have done, Doc, the woods industry thanks you and wishes you good luck for the future. ANSWERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. February i 947. The Welland Ship Canal and Ontario. 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Call your Wrights' representative today for prompt service on your w1re rope needs. ~~oe right - buy Wrights'!'' STOCKS OF WIRE ROPE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT ARE CARRIED BY BRITISH COLUMBIA: AlBERTA: Marshall-Wells Companies Lucey Export Wilkinson & McClean Ltd. Vancouver, Mew Westminster, of Canada Ltd. Edmonton, Calgary, Victoria, Prince George Edmonton, Calgary Leth bridge SASKATCHEWAN: NORTHWESTERN ONT ARIO: MANITOBA: W. F. Fuller Machinery Co., Ltd. Northland Machinery Co., Ltd. Kipp-Kelly Ltd. Regina 203 Hardisty St., Fort William . Winnipeg .IGHTS' ROPES LTD, Vancouver, B.C. �PAGE 10 LOG BOOK "SERVING THE TIMBER LUMBERMEN'S CLOTHING. BEDDING AND OPERATORS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO,. F()OTWEAR. WHOLE SALE GROCERIES, FRUITS & VEGETABLES, TOBACCO, ETC, SAFETY THE DRIVE IS ON ... BOATS AND CANOES l. Boats and canoes which are damaged and therefore unsafe, shall not be left where men might use them. They must be repaired, destroyed, or taken away. 2. All gasoline boats with inboard engines shall be provided with at least one fire extinguisher, in good working order. 3. Boats with outboard motors must be provided with an old blanket, bucket of dry sand or a fire extinguisher. 4. Motor boats must always have sufficient life preservers to allow one for each member of the crew. When transporting men, there must be sufficient life preservers for all on board and, or, a seaworthy boat must be in tow, sufficiently large to take care of all passengers. 5. Boats must never be overloaded. The number of men to be allowed in any boat must conform with the Company regulations. Total capacity must be indicated clearly in paint on the boat. 6. Men must not smoke or use matches when filling a gasoline tank. 7. Boats shal I be Iined down dangerous rapids with one rope only. 8. All motor boats shall be equipped with a flashlight in good working order. 9. Paddles or oars shall be available in all motor boats for emergency use. DRIVE l. Walkways must be provided on the wings of all dams. 2. Foot bridges across small streams must be equipped with guard rails. 3. When breaking out rollways workmen shall work at the side, never in front or on top of the rollway. H. S. MOSHER ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT LUMBERMEN'S SAFETY ASSOCIATION At the Annual Meeting of the Lumbermen's Safety Association in North Bay in April, Mr. J. W. McNutt was elected President and Mr. H. S. Mosher was elected Vice-President. Mr. Malcolm Cochran is the other Northwestern Ontario Di rector on the L. S. A. Board. NEWS ,fOO~ ACClDENT ,'SURVE INSIDE CLERKS ! ! ! In order to have more complete accidents have been occurring, the d page has been sent to companie? in No ario by the Northwestern Ontario Wo ario Pulp and Paper Makers' Safety ':You are requested to fill these 1 return them attached to your Forms PLEASE CO-OPERATE ! WINS SAFETY CONTEST The Ontario Paper Company, H won the Ontario Pulp and Pap~r ociation woods accident prevention 52. Congratulations! ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEES SAFETY TOED AT THE VAM. �PAGE 11 LOG BOOK EN, CLERKS, SAFETY MEN Here's an article well worth reading. The Ontario Workmen's CompenIt has been copied in principle by all other Provinces and lauded by many authorthe U. S. A. All concerned in Ontario with Workmen's Compensation are fortunate in having a Board and keenly interested in the improvement of administration and service. Further articles by members of Board will be printed in future issues of the Log Book. Act is the most liberal. Employers' Responsibilities In Workmen's Compensation Board Cases By W. B. TERRY, Chief Claims Officer, The Workmens' Compensation Board of Ontario his article I will give some general information uld be of value to employers and their work.will also give some specific information in reealing with the cases of injured workmen, the forms to be filed and some suggestions in how these forms should be completed. players are furnished with a supply of the orms for reporting accidents. You should nd Employers' Report of Accident, Form 7; Subsequent Statement, Form 9; and Mem0.::,ctor, Form 94. If you have exhausted it will be replenished on request. in an operation must be ever uppermost of employers and workmen alike. EmId be educated and encouraged to work safely. If you can achieve success in ou need not read further. kman must notify his employer at once t in his employment and the employer, nvolving compensation or medical aid, e Board within three days of the accisation is payable to a workman where used BY ACCIDENT or industrial disof and in the course of employment, ection if there is any doubt about the one falling under the provisions of the report the case, giving full particulars, d make the decision. re required to furnish suitable first equipment. Employers are also reat their own expense, to a workman bulance or transportation to doctor, orkman is disabled from earning full f over four calendar days he is en S Nr of his average earnings up to Where his average earnings are bei$ l 5.00 a week, the latter amount is age earnings of less than $15 .00 a will receive the full amount of his nings, not the nominal rate of pay, s of compensation but al I remunersupplied or extra pay, bonuses, uded. Time lost for sickness or oes not count against the workbusiness 'Or seasonal close-down always to ascertain the actual rlY as possible. e injured workman coming unof doctor. This privilege howcontrol of the Board anci' must dThe workman must not, with ' leave Ontario or transfer to tors • In a dd·1t1on • to necessary orkman is entitled to artific5 and dental appliances and repair or replaced when deemI an accident arising out of or in the course of his employment and requires medical attention, the employer should get the name of the workman's doctor and complete two copies of Form 94, Memorandum to Doctor. Give one copy to the workman to present to his doctor and, if in need of it, provide him with ambulance or transportation to doctor, hospital or home. The completion of Form 7 should be the next job and there should be no delay in filling out this form and getting it, with the other copy of Form 94, in the, mail to the Board. It must be remembered that in compensable claims the Board becomes the paymaster, so give the Board a chance to be a good paymaster by early reports. Very few workmen are in a financial position to carry them for long without a pay cheque. Any delay in payment is sure to be a hardship. In completing Form 7 be careful in answering questions. Always remember that the Officer of the Board dealing with the case has not seen the injury nor may he know much about the operation in which the workman was injured . Try to make him see in a word picture what was involved in the operation and how the accident happened. Do not say crushed hand when the accident was a crushed first finger of the right hand. Be sure to give the names and addresses of witnesses and the name and address of the attending doctor . Try to give a conservative estimate of the length of disability. This is a help to the Officer in handling the case. The Board allows a large percentage of claims and makes the first payment of compensation on Form 7 alone. If the claim appears legitimate and it seems safe on the employer's estimate of disability, a week's compensation will be paid at once. This gains time in which to secure the workman's and doctor's reports before a further payment is due. Of course, no further payments are made unti I al I reports are on file . In answering question thirteen, do not throw doubt on a case unless there is evidence to substantiate it. In many of such cases adjudication is held up while necessary or unnecessary investigations are carried out and in some of these cases the employer raises quite an uproar if and when the claim is rejected. Where the disability is not likely to be of a duration of more than four calendar days, it is only necessary to complete the front of Form 7, date and s'ign it on the reverse side. If it is later found that the workman had to lie off for a longer period, another Form 7 giving the additional information requested in questions 15, 16 and 17 should be forwarded to the Board without delay, or you may write advising the Board and a Form 7E will be forwarded for this purpose. An injured workman becomes eligible for compensation if it is necessary for him to be off duty as a result of accident in employment for more than four calendar days (not working days). The injured workman, however is only entitled to 75% of his lost earnings subject, of course, to the maximum and minimum provisions. It is therefore obvious that the Board must know the normal working days in order to arrive at the proper amount due as compensation for the period of disability. Such (Continued on Page 23) �LOG BOOK PAGE 12 There are many passages in the Bible that tell how our forests serve us and how we should protect them Forests provide the raw materials for countless products needed in modern Iiving-. They conserve water supplies, regulate stream flow, reduce floods and erosion. The life-giving role of water is linked to the forest in unmistakeable terms. The B7ble ·urges us to the protection i"n8 wise •• use of our forests, range and woodlands. Yet, today, most of the forest fires in our country are caused by our own carelessness and willfullness. As the Bible foretells, destruction -of our natural resources will bring us ·•punishment in- the form of loss and misery. With proper continuous crops of timber and forage, safeguard the management and protection our forests can produce watersheds, ·and provide recreation and wildlife. The forest ca'n yield all these year after year for the welfare of our people and the security of our Nation. Following are selected Biblical passages of great wisdom and beauty. 'They have been reviewed and approved for this purpose by religious !eagers representing the Protestant, Catholic and Jewish · faiths. They contain inspiration for discussions in o u r Su n day Schools, Bible Classes and homes. • Forest and Flame in the B i b I e was adapted by George Vitas. It includes material previously published in "Forests and Forest Devestation in the Bible", a publication of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service; and "Trees and the Bible", a publication of the Texas Forest Service. The following is through the courtesy of the Cocperative Forest Fire Prevention Campaign sponsored by the Advertising Council. MAN AWAKENED TO LIFE EMBOWERED IN A GARDEN OF TREES "And the Lord God planted a garde,, Genesis 2:8-9 eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. And out of the !=Jround made the Lord God to grow eve1y tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of !=JOOd and evil." HE FOUND THE FOREST A PLACE OF BEAUTY AND A _SANCTUARY "The glory of Lebanon shall come unIsaiah 60: 13 to thee, the fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious." Psalms 29:9 Forest aud IT MOTHERS THE RIVER WHICH NOURISHES THE SOIL Genesis 2: 10 Job 14:8-9 sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which He hath planted; Where the birds make their nests; as for,, the st o r k, the fir trees are her house. Psalms 104: 12 "By them shall the fowls of the hec1ven have their habitation, which sing among the branches." Psalms 104:20 "Thou makest darkness, and it is · niqht; wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth." "Though the root thereof the ec:1rth, and the stock ther rhe qround; yet through the see it will bud, and bring forth bo plant." IT IS A CREATION OF GOD AND HIS PRESENCE IS EVERYWHERE Isaiah 14:7-8 . "The whole earth is at r '· quiet; they break forth into si the· fir trees rejoice at Thee, a ars \of Lebanon, . . • " '.' Ar,d a I! the trees of th E:z:ekiel 17 :24 kno~ that I the Lord have b the •high tree, have exalted the '' . . . tlie trees of the Chronicles 16:33 out at the presence of the L (Then shaH the trees sing out at tl:le presence of cause He cometh to judge th "Praise the Lord from t Psalms 148:7 "Mountains, and all hil Psalms 148:9 trees, and all cedars:" SO PROTECT THE BOUNTY OF THE EARTH, FOR NATURE IS THE WORK OF GOD "He hath laid my vi Joel 1 :7 barked my fig tree: he hath bare , and cast it away; the of are made white ." "And it was comman Rev~,lation 9:4 they should not hurt the gr neither any green thing, nei AND KEEP FIRE FROM THE TREES, HOWEVER SMALL THE FLAME " . . . Behold, how James 3:5 a little fire kindleth!" "As the fire burneth Psalms 83:14 the flame setteth the mou " . . . and setteth James 3:6 of nature , . . . " '' And sha 11 consume Isaiah 10:18-19 forest, and of his fruitfu the rest of the trees of few. that a child maY wr FOR FIRE CAN DESTROY ALL THAT GROWS Joel 2:3 "The voice of the Lord . . . discovereth the forests; and in His temple doti1 every one speak of His glory." IT HARBORS CREATURES OF THE WILD; IT IS THEIR HOME Ezekiel 31 :6 "All the fowls of heaven made their nests in his boughs, and under his branches did all beac;ts of the field bring forth their younq, . . . Psalms 104:16-17 "The trees of the Lord are full of "And a river went out of water the garden; and fr9..m the parted, and became into four he SMOKEY "A fire devoureth behind them a flame hind them a desolate w1 in!=! shall escape them." �1952 LOG BOOK PAGE 13 - ------------------------ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- - - - The. Bible "And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called'"lhere on the name of rhe Lord, . . Genesis 21 :33 AND FIELD; AND THOSE WHO SET FIRES WILL BE CALLED UPON TO MAKE AMENDS TO THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED "How do the beasts groan! the herds of cattle are perplexed, because they have no oasture; yea, the flocks of sheep are made desolate . 0 Lord, to thee will I cry: for the foe ha.th devoured the pastures oi the wilderness, and the flame hath burned all the trees of the field ." "!f ;i fire breai<. out, and catch i;1 thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standinq corn~. or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the fire shall ~urelv make restitution ." Exodus 22:6 FOR THE RESOURCES OF NATURE ARE MAN'S LIFE RIVER "Tha beasts of the field cry also un. to thee: for the rivers of waters afe -dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness." e to ~ymbolize a terrible plague of presents an eloquent 'description of fire on the land and all' living .' ·Hor the tree of the . field is Deuteronomy 20: l-9 man's life) SO SPARE THE EARTH AND THE TREES 1 Chronicles 16:23 "Then sha 11 . the trees. of the wood sin!'.} out at the presence of the Lord, Deuteronomy 20: 19 "When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees thereof by forcing an axe against them; for thou mayst eat of them, and thou shalt not cut them down . . to employ them in seige." ,+· THE FIELD AND MOUNTAIN "And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the midst of heaven with darkness, clouds, and thick darknes;." "Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble , and the flame consumeth the chaff. so their root shall be as ; rottenness, and their blossoms shall go up as dust: .• . " AND IF A TREE BE CUT OR BURNED, GROW OTHERS IN ITS S1EAD Isaiah 44:14 "He heweth him down cedars, and taketh the cypress and the oak, which he strengtheneth for himself among the trees of the forest: he planteth an ash, and the rain doth nourish it." Job 14:7 "For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease." EVIL DOING~ 11 Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green !ree in thee, and every dry tree; the flamlnQ flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north sha 11 be burned therein." ••• . "For wickedness burneth as the fire; 1t shall devour the briers and thorns and shall kindle in the thickets of the forest and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke. 11 AND FROM THE EARTH WILL SPRING THE TREE ONCE MO'RE! Genesis 1 : 11 "And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, . . . and the fruit tree yieldinQ fruit after his kind, whose , seed is in itself, upon the ear; and it was so." Revelation 22:1 "And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.'' Revelation 22:2 "In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life. which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healinQ of the nations ." and God saw that it was QOOd." NG HIS LOSS, MUST SET OUT ND WITH TREES "Thus saith the Lord God; I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar, and will set it; I will crop ':)ff from the top of his young twigs a tender one, and will p!ant it upon an high mountain and eminent." "And when ye shall come into the 1and, and !>hall have planted all manner of tre~s for food, then ye shall count the f ru1t thereof . . . I Genesis 1 : 12 11 11 • • • • 'FOREST FIRES WEAKEN AMERICA" ~E~~EYik,:4·J¥G•-'" ~~--1{x,~6 b~CAN SAVE ?foi:roRROW~ TREES TOPAY/ STOP SMALL FIRES MAKE CERTAl N ALL EMPLOYEES KNOW T H E WOODS-WORKERS' RULES. LET'S HAVE NO FIRES STARTED BY WOODS-WORKERS IN 1952. �LOG BOOK PAGE 14 Perm.anent Depots Pushing Baek the Frontier A Report on MOSHER, Ontario In the last few years the trend towards permanent operations in Ontario woods has advanced considerably. Long-term forest management plans and the aim of government and industry to achieve a sustained yield basis and to operate in perpetuity have meant that families of woodsworkers must become a part of the north country. In the last few years such names as Camp Robin• son, Vermilion Bay, Atikokan, Ycliff, Savanne, Dog River, Black Sturgeon, Auden, Kowkash, Caramat, Stevens, Hillsport, Ney s, Savant Lake, Umfreville, Clarkdon, Valera, Reba, Linko, Martin, Heron Bay, Hemlo, Regan, Mosher, Mead, Hansen, R i pc o, Calstock, and Palmquist have become common place names to the Post Office, wholesale distributors and other businesses and to woodsworkers. Many of these depots are constructed on a permanent basis and to quote an example, herewith an extract from a recent issue of The Mandonian telling about the increased size of Camp Robinson, headquarters camp of the Patricia area. ''In 1948 the O-M started a small townsite in the Patricia area Headquarters Camp P-200 which was to be known as Camp Robinson . It is interesting to note the growth of the community since that time. At the end of 1948 there were 10 houses and a population of 50 people in the townsite. By the end of 1951 the number of houses had grown to 72 and the population had increased to 225. Of this 225, one hundred and two were children between the ages of one and fifteen. The attendance at the school had qrown so that it became too large to be accommodated at the present school house and another school was opened to junior grades at the first of the year. Reports prepared last Fall indicated that 30 of the householder~ in the townsite owned cars and they were predominently newer models." One of the newest depots to be established in Northwestern Ontario is the Newaygo Timber Company new depot at Mosher, Ontario. Mosher is located at Mileage 217¼, A.C.R. The Newaygo Timber Company owns in fee 328,919 acres in the Districts of Algoma and Cochrane and included in this acreage are the Townships of Martin and Mi 1dred. The decision was made by the Newaygo Timber Company to proceed with the development of and Mildred townships and to conduct operation gn a permanent, perpetual basis. It was deci utilize all species as far as economically possibl so and to practice good ti m b e r management would involve the production of pulpwood, sawl and other products. It is a known fact that the first require proper timber management is the construction weather road system throughout the limits, whic permit the different types of forestry practice iJl respect to the particular unit to accomplish pose. It was decided, therefore, that one of !5?quirements would be the construction of a headquarters or townsite and the constructio manent spurs, sidings, and all-weather road the townships concerned. (Continued on Page 15) H. S. Mosher, Vice-Presiden!' Limited at Mosher, Ontario THERE ARE UNITS TO SUIT ALL REQUIREMENTS AT LAKEHEAD MOTORS LIMITED Distributors for FARGO TRUCKS FARGO POWER WAGONS BOMBARDIER SNOWMOBILES CHRYSLER INDUSTRI PLYMOUTH and CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES PHONE, WRITE or WIRE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, PRICES, ETC. LAKEHEAD MOTORS LIMITED 120 N. ARCHIBALD STREET FORT WILLIAM PHONE 3-7421 PA.RTS and SERVICE ST. PAUL and VAM PORT ARTHUR - p �PAGE 15 LOG BOOK iqui :tio s, w acti ,pli ne Df a rue ro asher was started April 5th, 195 l, when l l men off a train at Mileage 217¼ A.C.R. into three f snow, started to clear the snow and erect the nt in which they were going to sleep that night. fter temporary living quarters (tents) had been and a short spur constructed with the unloading struction materials and equipment, equipment I ,supplies were freighted in. so the work continued and the necessary ditd(ainage bulldozing, gravelling, grading, etc., ted. uilding crew arrived in the latter part of April ence construction of portable buildings. The dings at Mosher were portable and they have n removed to camp sites 5 ¼ miles east of ers on the main road. (There will be three camps with portable buildings serviced by these portable buildings were built, construc- e all-weather road was commenced and with of equipment, l ½ miles of road was conthe first gravel pit. Since that time, 6½ d have been completed with the necessary lverts and bridges. In this connection, as es and culverts were concerned, creosoted used. stage of the game, a small cutting crew to this operation and some peeled poplar II as cutting further right-of-ways, etc. st 195 l, a building crew arrived and com•• uction of permanent depot buildings. Exfoundations and the trenching for outside made of concrete were made. Between ovember 15th the following permanent made: ner 20' x 70' with all inside cupboards- es, and other work and painting com• n bunk-house 24' x 60' with washroom ached, finished completely with , partid bedrooms or cubicles. Painting is d this spring. l steam bath, laundry, 4' x 114', containing boiler room sectgents' shower and steambath room finished inside with shiplap, tongu~ ber. 2 private residences 28' x 38' 1ty room, kitchen, living-room, vest:s, and bathroom completed in every oards, painting, and inlaid congol, outside completed with shingles and lant building 15' x 20' with cement r plant foundations; machine shop II concrete floor welding room con. '' cind~r block;, parts department arts bins and she Ives installed· and, carpenter shop 33' x 60' with X 18 attached, insulated and lined Truck garage 37'x53' with full le of housing 6 trucks and other • warehouse and office building 1';nt_ uhnde_r portion 28' x 64' x 8' wit private office van room st 0 .. ff•ice, the office portion comceilings painted and inlaid cong th roughout. Warehouse pors a d, tabl~s completed. Cook d ~ x 32 capable of housing rns our cookees, partitioned as ' and washroom, completed I 2 I inside with the exception of the paint job. Boiler house, industrial section 16' x 20' to house central heating boiler, water pump, pressure tanks and air compressor, constructed with 8' concrete walls and upper structure of lumber. Tractor garage 24' x 48' capable of housing 6 tractors; staff-house 24' x 48' containing -1 living-room, 5 two-bed bedrooms or cubicles, storage room, shower room, and washroom, all inside painting and congoleum floor covering throughout A 4-wire power line has been installed throughout at headquarters to furnish electricity to all heauquarters buildings. All dimension timbe.rs and a good percentage of the assorted lumber for permanent buil-9ings was sawn on the operation with a portable sawmill. This sawmill also produced the timbers for the culverts and bridges on the all-weather road. The total sawmill oroduction was 265,284 f b. m.;man-days involved -563; 154 truck hours; 1,458 tractor hours. Due to the permanent nature of the headquarters, it was decided to put in a waterworks and sewerage system, central heating and steam for the entire residential and industrial sections of the townsite. We would be amiss to neglect mentioning the network of trenching necessary for the heating, water and sewerage system. There were 2,000 feet of trench line 3' in width and from 5' to 1O' deep in places. All trenching was done with dragline with some handwork necessary to tinish it to grade. The construction of a septic tank and disposal field was quite an involved affair. There are 5 manholes 3' in diameter constructed of concrete brick on the main sewer line. All pipe for both water and sew"ere laid by plumbers under contract. A well 8' square and 20' deep was dug by hand, boxed in, and covered with 2" planking, assisted with the dragline. I Jnfortunate·ly, a good supply of water was not reached before freeze-up and, as a result, we have been compelled during this last winter, to haul water to camp .?ite from the river nearby. Present plans are to dig the well with a well driller but, in order to make sure of a sufficient supply of water for the camp site, a heavy trench was dug leading from the creek to the well and filled in with course gravel, so that the water is fairly wel I filtered before it enters the wel I. The·re are 2 central heating plants; one for the residential section and one for the industrial section. The central heating is supplied by 2 fuel oil burning Crane 34-S electric controlled boilers, one having a capacity of 3,180 lbs. and the other 2,890 lbs. All buildings are heated through radiators with #75 Sturtevant unit heaters in the machine shop, carpenter shop, truck and tractor garages. The steam lines are housed in underground trenches boxed in 2' square, with 2" planking, lined with 45 lb. roofing paper and covered with 6" of gravel. There are 600' of such trenching between the boiler house and the various buildings. Our coldest days to date, some being as cold as 50 degrees below zero, have found the radiation more than ample. Our pr:_oblem really is to control excess radiation. " The private residences are heated with individual Crane oil burning hot water furnaces which are thermostatically controlled. Involved in the central heatin·g arrangements were 70 man-days of Newaygo labour and the labour of the contracting construction crew, of which there is no record. A word might be said in respect to the cubicles (Continued on Page l 6 ) �LOG BOOK PAGE 16 PERMANENT DEPOTS PUSHING BACK THE FRONTIER (Continued from Page l SJ or 2-bed bedrooms. In each one is a window and a table in the centre over a radiator, and at the end of each bed are constructed lockers, hangers, etc. for the men's personal belongings and privacy. Last Fall and Winter 5,352 cords of spruce and balsam were cut and hauled and approximately 2,400 cords of pulpwood cut along roads, camp sites and areas adjacent to same, and consisted of all species of pulpwood as well as the cutting of dimension timber, logs, etc. for this year's building. This operation being a new operation and permanent in every respect, it was necessary in addition to buy all of the equipment required such as beds, kitchen ~quipment, dishes, furniture, etc. Purchased were l only D-7 tractor complete with winch; l D-6 tractor with blade and winch; l D-6 tractor without blade with winch; 5 semi-trailers and racks for hauling pulpwood; l walk-in refrigerator for warehouse; l walk-in refrig-· erator for kitchen; central plants for headquarters bui !dings; portable heater for dragline; one 90M Rex pump for tanking and water supply; dye threading machine; one ¾ yard Northwest crawler crane with boom and boom extension; pulpwood grapple; one Caterpillar No. 1_ power grader with V plow and bulldozer blage attachment; two Caterpillar diesel electric sets synchronized; dragline bucket; fairlead attachment for crawler crane; logging arch; Johnson outboard motor; London pump; cement mixer; two hydraulic hoists; arc welder; portable air compressor; automotive shop equipment; forestry pumps; propane ranges and installations for all camps; one 2-yard Lorain crane with set of wide crawler tracks and shovel front complete with 16' 6" boom structure and mechanism; standard ½ yard shov el dipper with dipper stick, hoist block, power operated d ipper trip and all necessary cable; ½ ton Ford truck; five only 3-ton Ford trucks with dump boxes; ski I radial saw; landry, washer, and extractor; movie projector; two International L-184 trucks; hydraulic side an end log loader unit for Kl l F International truck; modern kitchen appliances such as p:>tato peelers, meat and vegetable slicers; cake and bread dough mixers; electric dish washer for headquarters cookery. To complete the permanent buildings at Mosher, Ontario, a recreation hall, store, living quarters, five private homes (3 of which will be l ~~ story, 4-bedroom houses); l oil shed; l harness shop; 1 fire-hall; 1 6-stall truck garage; 1 unloading platform for equipment; addition to kitchen for walk-in refrigerator and storage: scaler's shack will be built in 1952. At the completion of this 1952 program one can visu~lize the settlement covering many a c re s with homes, schoolhouse, children running around, women hanging out washing and, in general things you would very well see in an ordinary town. In order to ensure that Mosher does remain a permanent community in Northwestern Ontario, a cutting research program is being carried on by the Newaygo Timber Company. Soil classifications, productivity, the relative importance of eco climate, and the succession stage of stands, will be studied in order to determine, if possible, future productions as to a growth and yield study, which might in turn affect the type of management ~ , - - ~", Reduce costs! Increase safety! Many of Canada's largest timber operators are reducina and increasing safety with Rogers Majestic Mobile Radio A small investment in radio telephone equipment retu dividends in increased production. Built to withstand the rugged treatment it has been test-proven in the toughest t for reliability, efficiency, economy and simplicity. write or phone ROGERS MAIESTIC ELECTRONICS LIMITED =rnd cpercltion to be carried out in respect and the hope is that the study of the pr cover and the past history wi 11 give the N ber Company an indication of expected su qrowth as well as methods of utilization ceed. It is hoped in this way to establis methods of management of the lands, pa operation, for the future. Uti Iization will fold purpose: ( 1) the extraction of timber economical manner; (2) extraction of tim ner to enhance the primary objective of ment plan - namely, the growth of a n wi II conform with the requirement of th plan. All the above will give the reade~ what goes into starting a new communr erland of Northwestern Ontario. Practically all other timber operato have gone through or are going through of development as is recounted_ a?ovej Mosher is printed here because rt ,s fe interesting to all concerned. The tre depots and families in permanent corn of the biggest forward steps during th It is interesting to note that so unities are being named after men in and guided woods operations f~r. practice of giving tangible rec~g~•t• 0 have devoted their life to bu11d'ln9 is one to be commended. �LOG BOOK PAGE 17 Pressure, Light-Weight Portable Pump. MICAL: One gallon fuel runs pump for 1 % hours. erating costs, fuel transportation to remote fires. : Weighs only 75 lbs. complete with gas tank! exclusive W AJAX BRONZE ROTOR water thrc:,gh pump. ELIMINATES POWER! WAJAX HOSE W AJAX IN ACTION Self-Priming: Automatic and instantaneous lift up to 20 feet without mechanical aids ! MAXIMUM PRESSURE: Over 200 lbs. per sq. inch. MAXIMUM DISCHARGE: Over 65 IMPERIAL GALS. per MINUTE. High Pressure Hose Double-weft mely flexible. Designed for forestry s pressures up to 1000 lbs. per nly 15 ½ lbs. coupled in 100 ft. and rot. uarantees good stream of water • nd protects against damage Sizes _ 1" _ 1 ½" _ at by 2 ,, N. B. For our latest complete line in Forestry Eq·l lipment, write for illustrated literature. AUo . ... JACKMITE:- Rugged, self-priming miniature of the Wajax. JACKO:- Centrifugal pump for general requirements. HAJAX:- 60 to 600 gallons per minute. FLAMEBUSTER:- High velocity nozzle. GENERATORS:- From 500 to 17,000 watts. WAJAX HAND PUMPS:- With water tank or bag. AUSTIN-WESTERN POWER GRADERS:- All-wheel steer . . . . all-wh_e el drive . . . Controlled traction and precision sideshift. ON JACK & COMPANY LIMITED OUSE - 1543 CRESCENT ST., MONTREAL ESTABLISHED 1898 da's oldest and largest specialists in forest fire-Fighting Equipment �LOG BOOK PAGE 18 6. Tours to local pulp and paper mills and Great Lumber and Shipping sawmill. Forestry Report From Lakehead Technical Institute In addition to this actual field training w dustry, lertures were given by: Once again we are pleased to report that the Technical Forestry courses at Lakehead Technical Institute have completed another good year. Since we were able to increase our practical training program we feel that some progress has been made. Through the efforts of our Advisory Committee and with the cooperation of the Department of Lands and Forests the Institute now has an area of 3000 acres in the Townships of Fowler and Jacques on which to conduct field training courses. This will enable us to widen the scope of technical training and to more fully organize our field work. During the 1951-52 session the second-year studenst took the following field training: l. Department of Lands and Forests scaling course (all students were successful.) 2. Three weeks forest classification from aerial photos and ground cruising. 3. One week utilization - cutting, skidding, piling and loading pulpwood. 4. Fall utilization field trip to woods operations on Marathon Paper Mills of Canada limits, LongLac Pulp and Paper Company limits and Brampton Pulp and Paper Company limits. 5. Winter utilization field tour of woods operations on Hammermill Paper Co. limits, Dryden Paper Co. limits and Great Lakes Paper Company limits. Mr. Frank Lyon, Department of Lands and F Mr. A. Kasturik, Great Lakes Lumber and S Company Limited. Mr. Bruce Thomson and Mr. Charles Horn Ontario Paper Company. Mr. R. Robinson and Mr. N. Kissick Paper Mi I ls of Canada. ' Mr. W. S. Moore, Dryden Paper Company Mr. R. S. Young, Great Lakes Paper Campa Mr. E. A. Smith, Brampton Pulp and Paper Mr. T. S. Jones, Thunder Timber Operator Mr. D. C. Clark, Nipigon Lake Timber Co Mr. C. Armstrong, Abitibi Power and Pa c1_ny Limited. Mr. H. H. Styffe, Oscar Styffe Limited. We feel exceptionally fortunate to r ures from these men who are specialists in This gives the Technical Foresters an op .;cuss the many and varied problems of t :_ustry with men who are well qualified t ·1nese problems. To all who assisted in every aspect training program, Mr. Braun, Principal; M pbell, Master in Forestry; and Staff and wish to convey their thanks. All hope t look forward to the same excellent co-o year. THE "PARAMOUNT" CUB PORTAB FIRE PUMP BUilT TO LAST - BUilT TO FUNCTION CONTINUO FOR LONG PERIODS WITH LITTLE ATTENTIO Equipped with automatic primer and weighing less than 70 lbs. the PARAMOUNT Cub will supply water for effective fire figh to eight close-range lines or through a mile of a single hoselin WE CAN FILL YOUR ORDERS NOW ALSO DISTRIBUTORS FOR Dominion Oxygen & Acetylene, Lincoln Welding Rod & Accessories, Wrights' Canadian Dunlop Rubber Hose & Belting. Available from Fort William Stock. Northland Machinery Supply.Co. 203 HARDISTY STREET Dial 3-7407 FORT WILLI �PAGE 19 LOG BOOK ertisers' News RLAND MACHINES LTD. OPEN ARTHUR OFFICE sick, ted. to A. Magill , Vice-president and General ManTim be rland Machines Ltd . recently announced ing of an office in Port Arthur with Mr. W. A. ttoms in charge. office is at 207 South Algoma Street, Port nd wil l be able to provide better service to erland Machines Ltd . cu3tomers in Northntario. In addition to hav ing trained personnd, it is p lanned to car~y a stock of parts chine ry sold and there will a lso be complete on d ispl ay. ottoms has been with Timberland Machines k fo r t he past three years and has had exning in the mach inery business. Timberland Machines Ltd. specializes in the manufacture of mechanical logging equipment ·and cable yarding equipment and has played an important part in the development of cable yarding in Eastern Canada . Winches for loading, unloading, tran- ' . sferring and decking logs are manufactured and the Jackson Lumber Harvester, which is a completely portable sawmill, is also marketed by W •BOTTOMS A- "BILL" the Timberland Machines Ltd. Did you eve r noti ce how often a narrow mind and a wide mout h go together? Somebody is a lways ready to lend a help ing ha nd if you ha ve any t rou b le ope ni ng your poc ketbook. BE WORLD'S MOST PORTABLE SA\\1 MILL ~~Proven in the Woods'' FOR SAWING § READY TO MOVE 15 MINUTES AFTER SAW STOPS § CAN BE TOWED ~y TRUCK AT 45 M. P. H. LUMBER HARVESTER id t? .good Forestry practise, the Jackson Lumber Harvester makes selective cutting rec 1s1on-~uilt on~-piece machine that requires no costly dismantling or reassembli~Qll ed man 1s required. The sawyer rides the carriage and can see and control the entire cut to higher yield per log, fewer mis-cuts. The Jackson Lumber Harvester manu~te lu~ber at 5 man-hours per l 000 board feet. No slab or sawdust disposal expense. •ng virtually eliminated. Feature by feature, it actually excels mills costing 3 times ves you bigger profits - the first new sawmill in 50 years! large Lumber Companies, commercial operators, Farm-to-farm Custom Operators. WRITE TODAY FOR FULL ILLUSTRATED LITERATURE ERLAND MACHINES LTD. GGING SPECIALISTS NCH OFFICE OPENED - WOODSTOCK, ONTARIO 207 S. ALGOMA ST., PORT ARTHUR - DIAL 4-4159 �Page 20 LOG BOOK For Play! or Work! Johnson Outboards Lead Them All! The 1952 Johnsons bring you the world's lightest and the world's m o s t powerful outboards. What ever your outboard requirements you owe it to yourself to see the 1952 Johnson Outboards at MARSHALL WELLS DIAL 5-6511 1951 AERIAL SKETCHING ACTIVITIES By H. H. Parsons, B. Sc. F. Of the total 8,891 square miles examined, 7,366 of this amount was very general work, mainly blocking out large sections of sawtimber or pulpwood and delimiting waste areas. The bulk of the remainder was detailed intensively at 20 chains to the inch. Five of the above projects constituted detailed typing ~or management and operating plans; on which areas ground sampling parties would later collect the required additional data. Six three-man ground parties were employed four for FOR ALL YOUR OUTDOOR NEEDS SHOP THE STORE THAT LEADS ! the full summer cruising areas that had been co ing the 1950 mapping season and early 1951 progra of these parties were located in the Sioux Lookout ar project one of the table be!ow and two for a portion mer on projects two and five A continuous strip er ployed using as standard a 22' width strip. All st quired chainages and bearings were located in types, on the type maps, prior to the ground parti the field. Chart of 1951 Aerial Sketching Activities Project Mo. AREA Hours Flown PRODUCT & INTENSITY ------ -- - - 2 Algonquin · Park 50 Temagami Area 35 12 Lac Seul_ _ _ 3 Red Lake Tro_ut Lake Kenora 4 Seine ·River Watershed 90 5 Temagami 10 6 English River 12 7 Ottawa River Valley 55 Gogama 8 45 Yellow Birch Hard Maple Veneer Stock Detailed W. &. R. Pine Detailed Very General Spruce & J.P. Sawtimber Very General Sawlogs & Pulpwood Detailed White & Red Pine Detailed J. Pine Pulp Fairly Detailed Splint Products Detailed J. Pine Pulp General Reconnais'ce 7 --- 9 Totals MAP SCALE USED 295 20 ch. - 1 inch Lake of Two Rivers 83 150 20 ch. - 1 inch Sudbury Trout Lake 2 miles - 1 inch 10 326 hours -·- - - - - Spr. Sawtimber & J.P. Pulp Very General BAS.ES USED Gruman Goose 4 miles - 1 inch Sioux Lookout Red Lake Kenora Beaver 536 20 ch. - 1 inch Eva Lake Fort Frances Atikokan Stinson S6 20 ch. - 1 inch Temagami 200 1 mile - 1 inch & Atikokan 355 20 ch. - 1 inch General Examination over an area completed previously 40 ch. - 1 inch Sudbury 216 1 mile - 1 inch Chapleau 8891 S-1-1-2-1 7000 I Mapping Area Chapleau Area AREA COMPLETED Sq. mis. Port Arthur Des Joachims Rapides Quebec and Round Lake I Stinson �1952 PAGE 21 LOG BOOK • Why Borden's Trumilk is the Ideal Milk for your Camp ies ,nan 1. All the food value of fresh whole milk! 4. For drinking, cooking and every other milk use! TRUMILK is a powdered whole milk which includes all the cream, all the protein and other nutritional value of finest fresh, whole fluid milk! Just add TRUMILK to cold water, mix, and in a jiffy, you have milk ready for drinking. TRUMILK is excellent, too, in soups, puddings, and all baked goods. Can be mixed dry with dry ingredients for cooking convenience. as 55( a gallon ! Yes, here's delicious whole milk, ready to use anytime for as low as SSc a gallon . . . a real saving on your milk bill, especially where large quantities are used. Further saving: there's no waste ... you make up only as much as you need when you need it! for camp use! 5. Easy handling-less weightno freezing I TRUMILK (whole milk powder) is only Ys the weight of fluid milk. This cuts transportation costs to the minimum ... makes handling easier. Under seal, TRUMILK keeps perfectly in summer heat or below zero weather ... indefinitely. 6. Fluid whole milk in a iiffy ! Now you can mix TRUMILK in any quantity with Borden's new effort-saving hand-mixer. It's a 3-in-1 mixer: (1) mixes (2) stores (3) dispenses. Mixers available at cost in 5 gal. and 2½ gal. capacity. Order from your nearest distributor. Heavily protected with an outer plywood drum, the inner vacuum-sealed metal container protects freshness of Trumilk indefinitely! Also has inner friction-top cover to protect contents after seal is broken. BORDEN COMPANY, LIMITED. DEPARTMENT, Spadina Crescent, Toronto 4, Ontario. RDEN COMPANY, LIMITED, 407 McGill Street, Montreal, Quebec. A.H. BRADBURY 13 North Wharf Saint John, N.B: McKENZIE, STEPHENSON LIMITED 345 Higgins Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba T. A. MacNAB & CO. LIMITED, City Club Bldg., P.O. Box 7851 St. John's, Nfld. �PAG;: MAY ~ JUN LOG BOOK 22 NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO MEN WIN C. P. P.A. AWARDS Mr. Wilfred Carlson of the LongLac Pulp & Paper Company Limtied was awarded the Canadian Pulp & Paper Association Woodlands Section "Mechanization Award" for 1951. This award, donated by the Fraser Companies, Limited, is granted by the Woodlands Section, C.P.P.A., to a member, for the best paper of the current year on the subject of logging mechanization. Mr. Carlson ' s paper, "The Mechanical Handling and Movement of Pulpwood On The Limits of the LongLac Pulp and Paper Company, Limited." was judged the best paper and Mr. Carlson received the citation and award at the Woodlands Section Meeting in Montreal. Mr. Neil Nylund of the Brampton Pulp & Paper Company Limited received the Woodlands Section, C.P.P.A. Suggestion Box Annual Award of $100.00 for the year's best suggestion from an employee of a member company. Two out of seven awards for Northwestern Ontario is better than average and both Mr. Carlson and Mr. Nylund are to be congratulated on their achievements. Such awards are also an indication that the woods industry in this section of Ontario is progressive and is trying out methods of harvesting wood that are of interest to other sections of Canada. Northwestern Ontario represented on Woodlands Section, C.P.P.A. Executive Council H. P. Klinestiver, Vice-President of the Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Limited and W. B. Southon, Woodlands Manager of the Great Lakes Paper Company Limited, were elected councillors of the Woodlands Section, C.P.P.A. at the recent annual meeting. In addition to Mr. Klinestiver and Mr. Southon, Northwestern Ontario has two graduates in top positions. Mr. J. B. Matthews, Chief Forester of the Abitibi Power & Paper Company Limited, is well known in Northwestern Ontario having been with the Department of Lands and Forests and the Provincial Paper Limited in Port Arthur and Mr. J. H. Merrill, elected ViceChairman, was formerly Woods Manager of the Brampton Pulp & Paper Company Limited at Nipigon, Ontario. In addition to these gentlemen, Mr. Gordon Godwin, retiring Chairman and who was elected as a di rector, is in ch,arge of the Ontario operations of the Ontario Paper Company which includes the Heron B~y operations. Mr. Neil Nylund, St. Lawrence Corporation Li the Brompton Pulp & Paper Company Ltd.), presented by Mr. Gordon Godwin, Chairman Woodlands Section. ----o,---- Attendance from Northwestern at the Pulp and Paper Woodlands Section Convention 53 representatives of industry, 3 r manufacturers and one from the Lak Institute - making a total of 57 - re western Ontario at the recent C.P.P.A tion Annual Meeting. Total registrati COCHRANE HARDWARE (PORT ARTHUR) LIMIT Wholesale Hardware - North Cumberland Street, Port JOHNSON OUTBOARD MOTORS, PETERBOROUGH BOATS AND CANOES, COOEY RIFLES, HENERY HO: IRWIN AUGER BITS, STANLEY TOOLS, DISSTONS' SAWS and LEVELS, PYREXWARE, WESTCLOX EL WINDING CLOCKS, CORBIN LOCK SETS, PETERBOROUGH BUILDERS' HARDWARE, GENER AL ELECT . BARRETT'S SHINGLES, SIDING and READY ROLL ROOFINGS, BARRETT'S ROOF COATINGS and CEMENTS MAKE COCHRANES (PORT ARTHUR) YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL YOUR COCHRANE HARDWARE ( PORT ARTHUR ) LIMITED DIAL �PAGE 23 LOG BOOK ------------------------ YERS' RESPONSIBILITIES IN WORKMEN'S NSATION BOARD CASES (Continued frcm Page l l) free meals or full board should be carefully addition to lost time with its causes. Any vanced the injured workman to cover the perability should be shown so that it can be taken ideration when compensation is awarded. Also, ts by the workman to cover board at the camp gotten into the Board's hands at the e~rl ie~t they will be on hand when compensation ,s the injured workman is ready to return to 9 should be completed and mailed to the lay in receiving this form is liable to be the overpayment to the workman. serious cases where there would be some whether the injured workman could get the tment and care necessary locally, I would the employer contact our Chief Medical ediately by telephone for instructions. ng I should like to say that we here at the at we are administering the finest Act of istence. With the whole-hearted co-opermployers, the medical profession and the en themselves, we can also have the best ct in existence. is the watchword. NEW BUCKSAWING CHAMP At the Canadian (or World Championships, if you like) Gerard Lavoie, Quebec North Shore Company, won the Canadian Bucksawing Championship with an average time of 7.1 seconds for 6 cuts. This average time betters any previous single cut time and his fastest cut of 6.5 seconds was phenomenal. Romeo Allard, runner-up, of the New Brunswick International Paper Company, turned in an average time of 7.7 seconds, which is also remarkable. Third place was won by Aime Martineau of the Ontario Paper Company with an average time of 8.7 Aime was the only representative from Northwestern Ontario entered in this championship match and, considering it was his first time at Montreal, he did very wel I. TECHNICAL NOTES RECEIVED FROM THE LAKE STATES FOREST EXPERIMENT AL STATION Technical Notes: No. 371 Second Growth Woodland Can Be A Financial Asset To The Farm· No. 372 Disking To Regenerate Pulpwood Species. No. 373 Seed Product'ion of A White Spruce Tree. No. 374 Labor Costs for Thinning Young Aspen. No. 375 A Mill-Scale Log Rule. · In addition, the 28th Annual Report of the Lake States Experiment Station for the year 195 l has been circulated. This is an excellent Annual Report and particularly foresters and other persons interested in research projects should read this report. Copies of the Technical papers and the Annual Report mav be obtained from the Lak.e States Forest Experiment Station, University Farm, St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A. There's A New INTERNATIONAL OF EVERY SIZE FOR EVERY PURPOSE Operations Wherever the Work Is Heaviest Construction Work he All New 1951 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS ARE AVAILABLE NOW AT DILL & SONS LTD. 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Generator: KVA Output Voltage-General Purpose 115-230 I 2:½ 1 lS-230 I I 451/a 1¼ *50 2½ 6.1 I115-230 3¼ *SO 3½ 6.8 : 115-230 157 7½. 9½ 8 10 353 708 46-13/1 ~ 47¼ 46-9 /16 45 'Va 48 50-17 /32 87¼ 52¼ 70 2½ 3 s.s *50 *SO 3 4 *SO 3¼ 9.7 115-230 16 24 115-230 115-230 Dieselectri mounted iator cooli an A. C. Powe.II Equipment Co. L 115 NORTH CUMBERLAND STREET, PORT ARTHUR � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Log Book - Timber Operators' Association Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1952MayJuneLogBook Title A name given to the resource Log Book - May June 1952 Subject The topic of the resource Forest Products Industry Description An account of the resource Log Book, published by the Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association. May June 1952. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1952-05 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Shared with permission of the Ontario Forest Industries Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/dde7e866b5ee8967099d708c235b5cba.pdf 671fdc99af26490a19e83b334e052747 PDF Text Text �PAGE 2 LOG BOOK MAY 1950 TWIN CITY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD. DISTRIBUTORS FOR INTERNATION·A L INDUSTRIAL POWER Crawler Tractors Diesel Engines Power Units NOTE: - WE WAREHOUSE A LARGE COMPLETE STOCK OF: WRIGHTS CANADIAN WIRE ROPE PRENCO HOSE LINES AND FITTINGS Attention Tractor Owners O'11r Service Department is composed of experienced and factory trained mechanics. Our special shop equipment and complete working facilities enable us to repair your tractor from a minor repair to a complete overhaul. PROMPT EFFICIENT SERVICE ALL WORK GUARANTEED TWIN CITY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD. Logging -- Industrial -- Construction -- Municipal and Mining Equipment OFFICES AND SHOPS - 91S MEMORIAL AVE. PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO �MAY 1950 LOG BOOK THUNDER BAY TIMBER OPERATORS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS: H. H. STYFFE ....................... ..... ........ ......... .......................... ...... .... ...... . ......... President A. J. AUDEN .. ........................................ . ............................ ........................ Vice-President EXECUTIVE: J. H. MERRILL H. P. KLINESl IVER M. COCHRAN W B. SOUTHON H. S. MOSHER Secretory-Manager, T. S. JONES Published by THE THUNDER BAY TIMBER OPERATORS' ASSOCIATION Edited by T. S. JONES By the time this issue of the Log Book reaches yoLl we hope we will have terminated one· of the most rigorous winter and spring seasons in our history. Certainly the vagaries of the weather man can only make us conjecture on what the summer season will bring. At least we know anything is possible and that it might be wise to prepare for the worst. The fire season wi 11 soon be with us, and to those of us who will have to do with summer bush operations of any description, it would be wise to add a word or two regarding Fire Prevention. During the past two seasons much good has come from joint meetings between Operators and the Department of Lands and Forests. It is agreed that all of the things we would like to see accomplished by both partie!· have by no :-neans oeen implemented. However, the seed of mutual co-operation has been sown and I believe we can expect much improvement in matters of fire prevention and suppression as the seasons go by. From an operator's viewpoint, I befieve we can lead the way starting this year. Instead of looking upon the Fire Prevention Plan as a necessary evil in order to carry on summer operations, we should readily set up a Firr ation gets under way. The Prevention Plan should be foremost in everyone's mind and be an integral part c the operation itself. A one day course was set up by the Department in May in the Sturgeon River Area. One day does not appear to be sufficient for such a meeting. However, the success of this initial step will lead to something we have advocated for a long time and that is a spring training course for fire fighters. In the meantime here is wishing every success to Spri_ng and Summer operations. -H. H. "Bert" Styffe, President. FIRE TAX DOUBLED Operators in Ontario were notified by the Department of Lands and Forests that under the Crown Timber Act by Order-in-Council dated 23rd day of March, 1950, "The Fi re Protection Charges payable in respect of any timber berth or limit or concession area is increased from $6.40 a square mile to $12.80 a square mile to take effect on the list of April 1950." Cover Picture AIRVIEW OF THE TOWN OF NIPIGON In the foreground can be seen a raft of pulpwood from the Lake Nipigon area being held prior to towing to the Lakehead. Near the mouth of the river is a tug towing a raft and in the background can be seen the Red Rock mill. PAGE 3 UNEMPLOYMNET INSURANCE EFFECTIVE APRIL 1ST, 1950 Unemployment Insurance Coverage was extended to cover woods workers in Eastern Canada effective April ~· 1st, 1950. The regulations cover all employment in Lumbering and Logging and all operators, including contractors or jobbers who employ labour, must be registered with the Unemployment Insurance Commission. The Unemployment Insurance Commission has issued to all operators a memorandum entitled, "Additional information for Employers in Lumbering and Logging," which gives details of the application and administration of the Act in so far as the Woods Industry is concerned. A successful meeting was held in Port Arthur on March 27th and representatives of companies heard Mr. W. J. E. Smyth of the Unemployment Insurance Commission, Ottawa, go into details of co-operation between companies, and the Unemployment Insurance Commission, to try a·nd foretell and avoid the many administration difficulties that will probably occur. , Mr. G A McCauley, Regional Auditor from Win nipeg, local officials of the Unemployment l":'surance Commission and the National Employment Service were also present along with representatives of operators One action that can assist both the Unemployment Insurance Commision and the operators is for employees to have their Unemployemnt Insurance Book when they accept employment and all employees should be urged not to lose these as they are necessary if unemployment insurance benefits are applied for ABITIBI QUARTER CENTURY CLUB INCLUDES REPRESENTATIVES OF WOODS DEPARTMENT 31 of 501 active members of the Abitibi Quarter Century Club are members of Woods Departments. The break-down is as follows: Iroquois Falls Woods Division 18 members. Sault Ste. Marie 8 " Port Arthur 3 Beaupre " 2 " The three Port Arthur members are J . C. McLeod 32 years. F. Bereziuk - 28 years. A. J. Auden - 27 years. 11 " 11 11 11 11 TWO WOODS EMPLOYE~S QUALIFY F.9R 0 - MOLD TIMERS' .CLUB Having completed' ."25 ye~rs of service with the Woodlands Division of the Ontario-Minnesota Pulp & Paper Company, Limited, Captain H. Hickey and G. Sippets (pensioned) were made members of the Old Timers' Club recently. LUMBERMEN'S SAFETY ASSOCIATION HOLD ANNUAL MEETING At the Annual Meeting of the Lumbermen's Safety Association held in North Bay, April 17th, the following· Board of Directors were elected for 1950: President: Malcolm Cochran. Vice-President: G. H. Potts. Directors: J. Pousette, Sultan. J. W. Austin, Chapleau. A. E. Wicks, Cochrane. D. A. Gillies, Braeside. E. V. Woollings, Englehart. B. F. Merwin, Sudbury. H. S. Mosher, Port Arthur. Mr. Young, Elk Lake. J. Omanique, Barry's Bay. J. W . McNutt, North ~ay. �PAGE 4 LOG BOOK MAY 19 YOUR PART IN FOREST PROTECTION By R. BOULTBEE One of a series of articles by members of the Northwest- ern Ontario Section-Canadian Society of Forest Engineers Forest Protection today is a concern of the average citizen, especially if he is working in the bush. Just as the average citizen fought and won our last two wars, so he is the man on whom effective forest protection de-, pends.. It is everyone's job to be on guard against the starting of fires, and to fight them vigorously if and when they do start. There was a time when these unpleasant chores were left to a specially appointed government agency known loosely as "The Forestry." Today most people realize that the best man to fight a fire is the one closest to it. Such being the case, it is easy to see why men in logging camps are key personnel in forest protection. Naturally the best state is never to permit a fire to start. This calls for a conscious and continuous effort on the part of all of us to obey the rules of common sense regarding matches, camp-fires, smoking material, etc. All timber companies have such rules based on common sense which any good citizen will adhere to without question. The first person to watch is oneself; after that we should watch our companions. Mutual care is essential. Fire will start occasionally in spite of the best preventive efforts. When this happens it pays off to know what to do. Skill in fighting fires is just as important as skill in cutting and piling pulpwood or sawlogs. One of the oldest rules of existence is to guard your means of livelihood. If you are a camp foreman you carry certain definite responsibilities for forest protection placed directly on your shoulders by yow company. The Government of Ontario makes al I companies responsible for forest protection in their own areas. The company is obliged to place a prescribed amount of fire fighting equipment in each camp and to appoint Honorary Fire Wardens. Your first responsibility as a camp foreman therefore is to maintain your fire fighting equipment in good condition ready to use, and ·to keep your key men alert and informed of their duties in the event of fire. As a camp ~oreman you will also find it to your ad~ vantage to consider what you would do in the different parts of the area under your care in case of fire. This means that you should size up where your dangerous areas are. Usually ac,umulations of slash are the outstanding danger, especially by routes of travel. Old grass, slab piles and other refuse can be dangerous too. You should decide in advance what you would do in or near any of these areas in the event of fire, keeping in mind the movements and numbers of your men. The following ·points should be kept in mind w~ you are deciding what you would do to fight a fire the various parts of your camp area. Where are the r0c and trails you which your men can use to get to each a, most quickly? What roads, trails or wet spots can lu~ed for holding the fire? Where is the nearest wa· for pumps and pai Is? Are the trai Is good enough to ~ the necessary equipment to the fire? Where are t nearest hardwood stands that can usually be count on to slow down a fire? Which way does the prevaili1 wind blow in relation to the danger spots? Which are wi 11 be most dangerous to your men, camps and equi ment? Where can you go for the quickest additior help and how can you inform your superiors about ti fire? All these and many more problems should be ti constant subject of your thoughts. . It will pay you as a camp foreman to discuss yo plans with your Honorary Fire v\/arden and other k, men, and also with the bush worker himself. Only in tr way can you be sure that your key men know what to c if a fire starts, and only in thi.? way can you impre other men with the importance of moving quickly ar independently to the scene of an outbreak of fire. Do not neglect to inform the nearest station of H Department of Lands and Forests when you have an ou break of fire. The Department will send extra equipmer and experienced help as soon as possible, though it seldom possible for the Department to ·get to the fire c quickly as those working in the camp. If you are a bush worker in a camp rather than a official of the timber company, it is still your duty as citizen to give serious thought to forest protection. Yo should be familiar with the supply of fire fighting equi~ ment and its condition; you should size up the dange spots in your camp area and the best way to fight fire in them. You should be ready to move to the scene o a fire as soon as you know about it, and to take you companions with you. Of course if you have been give, a special job in case of fire, that will be your first concen As a citizen and bushworker it is your privilege t< go to your camp foreman and other key men in the camp and have them show you their fire fighting equipmen· and explain what plans they intend to follow in case o· fire and what your own fire fighting job would be. As, citizen you are part owner of the forest. Thousands o· other citizens in the Province are also part owners of thE forest in which you are working but onil' you are actual I) present to prefect the interests of them all. BUNDLE YARDING J. C. McLEOD RETIRES John Charles "Charlie" McLeod, well-known to the Timber Industry in Northwestern Ontario, had the honour of being the first employee of the Port Arthur Woods Division, Abitibi Power & Paper Company Limited, to retire with an annuity provided by the Abitibi Retirement Income Plan. Charlie started out in 1917 with the Provincial Paper Woods Department and became Provincial's Woods Superintendent. When Abitibi took over the Provincial operations. Charlie was made Marine Transportation Superintendent, the position he held when poor health forced his retirement this year. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU, CHARLIE! The latest method of yarding at Stevens and Caramat is a combined yarding and loading system. The wood, as for a manual cut, is piled in 8 ft. lengths on cross skids (to keep it clear of the ground). No strip roads have to be cleared. A conventional highlead yarder then yards it in to the landing by means of two chokers, one around each end of the bundle. When the bundle arrives at the landing, it is picked up into the air and dropped on the back of a waiting truck, and the chokers are unhooked and return for another bundle. it takes approximately fifteen minutes to yard and load a truck load.-"Marathon Courier." �MAY 1950 PAGE 5 LOG BOOK what's your rope problem ? For 180 years Wrights' have led the field in the creation and development of both fibre and steel industrial ropes. Throughout these years the latest scientific processes have been vigilantly maintained to produce ropes of the highest standards required by today's high speed, heavy duty operations. · Call your nearest Wrights' representative today. He will gladly help you select the right construction of Greenheart for your particular job, STOCKS OF WIRE ROPE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT ARE CARRIED BY BRITISH COLUMBIA= ALBERT A: Marshall-Wells Companies Vancouver, New Westminster, Victoria, Prince George SASKATCHEWAN: W. F. Fuller Machinery Co., Ltd. Regina Lucy Export of Canada Ltd. Edmonton, Calgary NORTHWESTERN ONT ARIO: Twin City Industrial Eqpt. Ltd. Port Arthur Wilkinson & McClean Ltd. Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge MANITOBA: Kipp-Kelly Ltd. Winnipeg �PAGE 6 MAY 1950 LOG BOOK INCREASED FIRE HAZARD FOLLOWING SPllUCE BUDWORM OUTBREAKS J. E. MacDONALD and A: A. HARNDEN The spruce budworm infestation, after persisting for a variable number of years in parts of the Thunder Bay area, began to decline in 1948 and this process continued in 1949. During the early larval period of the insects, the infestation dropped sharply to a very low level. Larvel counts were made at four points in the eastern portion of the infestation shortly after the budworm began feeding in the spring and a second series of counts was taken when the larvae were almost fully developed. These showed a marked reduction in the larval population (see Table l). TABLE 1 Number of Spruce BMdworm Larvae per 18" Branch Tip on Balsam Fir at Four Points in the Infestation in 1949 Location Date sampled June 7 GeraldtonKapuskasing border No. of 18" sample tips examined 16 July 8 West shore of Long Lake May 31 June 28 May 27 Legault tp. July 9 Gurney Station Pays Plat May 23 July 10 16 20 16 12 Average no. of larvae per tip 3.7 .3 6.6 0 10 1.6 1 i.8 2.6 This decline · in population was general in the Port Arthur and Geraldton districts except in relatively small areas immediately north of Lake Superior. Heavy infestation persisted in four areas from Disraili Lake eastward to the vicinity of Kam, and on the Sibley and Black Bay peninsulas where approximately 85 percent defoliation of the current year's growth of balsam fir occurrec (see Figure 1). Moderate mortality of balsam fir as a result of defoliation by the spruce budworm was noted in the Chief Bay area west of Lake Nipigon in 1945. Mortality was heavy in that area in 1946 and by 1948 a large percentage of the balsam fir had died from Castle Lake south to Black Sturgeon Bay and west to Obonga Lake. Mortality increased greatly south and east of Lake . Nipigon in 1949 (see Figure 2). High fire hazard has developed in recent years in many parts of Ontario where the spruce budworm has killed extensive stands of balsam fir. The hazard varies from district to district depending upon the balsam fir content of stands and upon the percentage of dead anc windthrown trees. Judging from a number of large fires in recent years the fire hazard reaches an extremely high level when windfall occurs and may remair. high for at least ten years. The Gogama fire north of Sudbury in 1941 and the Mississagi fire east of Sault1 Ste. Marie both occurred approximately ten years after balsam fir windfall became severe. Sample plots established in 1943 and 1944 in the Lake Nipigon area have provided data on the breaking up of balsam fir stands as a result of severe defoliation by the spruce budworm. Considerable windfal'I occurred in several of these plots in 1948. Severe windstorms ir October, 1949, caused additional windfall (see Table ; TABLE 2 Timing of Severe Defoliation and Deterioration of Balsam Fir in Five Sample Plots in the Lake Nipigon Area Area Figure l (The .Area Within Wbich Hea'f)' lnteatat1on Occurred in 1948 Elltendecl trca Carden I.alee in the Port Arthur D1atr1ct Eaat to Paa· wachuan I.eke 1D the Geralclton D1atrict and rrom tb6 Areaa Hatcbecl OD the AbOTe Map North to Ogok1 I.eke) Legend Hea'f)' lnteatation in 1949 ........ ~ First year significant mortality (20% to First Year considerable broken tops and some windthrown trees Per cent mortality 49%) First year severe mortality (50% to 100%) 1949 Chief Bay 1939* 1944 1946 1948 100 Kaiashk Bay 1939* 1945 1947 1948 99 Obonga Lake 1942 1946 1947 i949 94 MacDiarmid 1944 1947 1949 Barbara Lake 1944 1947 1949 * Estimated Areas Within Which Hea-.y Spruce Budwol'III Inteatat1on Occurred in 1949 Determined b7 Growicl and Aerial SUrnya First year severe defoliation - 62 59 from observations of affected stands since 1943. If it may be assumed that fire hazard is at it: maximum after windfall becomes severe, the hazard in the area immediately west of Lake Nipigon was approaching that maximum in 1949. The hazard increase. also east of Lake Nipigon, particularly in the vicinity o Barbara and Jean Lakes. The f~rest protection division of the Department of Lands and Forests uses balsam fir mortality maps prepared by the insect rangers to compile fire hazard maps. This phase of forest insect survey work wi II be carried out more intensively in Northern Ontario in 1950 to provide detailed information on fire hazard resulting from forest insect infestations. �MAY 1950 LOG BOOK PAGE 7 INSECT SAMPLES GREAT ASSISTANCE TO FOREST INSECT LABORATORY The following insects were collected and Field Records taken in the Port Arthur District in 1949. Spruce Budworm Red pine sawfly Jack pine Budworm Balsam fir sawfly Black-Headed Budworm Red-headed jack pine Larch sawfly sawfly Birch sawfly Black-headed jack pine Yellow-Headed Spruce sawfly Sawfly Poplar leaf miner Forest tent caterpillar Larch case bearer Western tent caterpillar Crysomelidae Hemlock looper Other insects. Industry personnel have assisted in the work by sending samples of insects to the Forest Insect Laboratory at Sault Ste. Marie. You are urged to keep up the good work. If you wish sample boxes to send your insects in, contact the Department of Lands and Forests or this Association. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ACTIVE ORGANIZATION IN NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO Figure 2 J.reas ~/1th1n Which Heavy and l.:oderate ~ortel1t7 of Beleem nr Occurred Up to and Including 1949, Determined by GroWld end Aeriel Surnya, end Percentage 1:ortelity, by Volume, or Balaam Fir 111 SeJ.ple Plots. Legend Heovy mortal1t7 .••• , •• ,., ••• , •• , .rnJ W.oderete a.ortelit7 .••• , •••• ,, •'•, .[I]] Q Percentage lll0rtelit7 of Beleam Fir in eemple plote; ............. . A successful Winnipeg doctor was the main speaker at the second anniversary dinner of the Thunder Bay group of Alcoholics Anonyrrlous recently. In al I more than 100 persons were present at the meeting and this attendance is evidence of the steady growth of A. A. in this area. The Thunder Bay group is a well established part of an organizati.on of nearly 100,000 who have recovered from alcoholism through the practice of the A. A. program. The postal address of the A. A. in Northwestern Ontario is Box 114, Port Arthur, Ontario Nesco Equipment Ensures Economical Speedy Continuous Operation NESCO GRAPPLERS •FOR HANDLING LOGS, RAILROAD TIES, PULP AND OTHER TIMBER PRODUCTS (Made in Canada) Pulp, Logging & Sawmill Machinery THE NORTHERN ENGINEERING & SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED FORT WILLIAM ONTARIO CANADA �PAGE 8 LOG BOOK MAY 195 THE FEASIBILITY AND ADVANTAGES OF YEAR ROUND OPERATING (A paper delivered at the recent C.P.P.A. Woodlands Section Meeting in Montreal) By A. F. BUELL It has always been one of the goals of the LongLac Pulp and Paper Company and its predecessor to run woodlands operations insofar as possible on a uniform year round basis. The completion of the Terrace Bay bleached sulphate mill, and the inclusion in ~he wood order of jackpine to the extent of 40 per cent of the total softwood, has made it possible to operate through 12 months of the year with only minor and short term ·fluctuations in the labour force. It is not the object of this short paper to describe logging methods in detail or to. dwell on the means b~ which employees are kept profitably occupied in every season. In brief, jackpine cutting and skidding operations start _in May and continue until October. Jackpine hauling starts in June and continues until November. It is possible to haul to water during this period from onethird to one-half of the total wood order, depending on the percentage of spruce in the jackpine stands, and to some degree on the fall weather. Spruce cutting starts as jackpine cutting tapers off in the fall and continues until December with a few cutters carrying on through the winter in each camp. Spruce hauling starts as soon as roads and landings a re ready in December and continues until March . In March spruce cutting again becomes the major activity, to the extent that snow conditions· will allow it, and continues throughout the break up period until the jackpine cutting gets under way in May. By jackpine cutting_is meant -cutting operations in stands predominently jackpine in composition, but which may run up to 25 per cent spruce by volume. Likewise a spruce cut may contain a small proportion of jackpine. Naturally, as jackpine and jackpine - spruce stands are found on sandy areas, they lend themselve!I to summer truck operations using bulldozed roads. Stands predominating in spruce are generally in swampy areas which must be logged during the winter. River driving and lake rafting operations are carried out from May until November. Other activities such as road and camp construction, equipment maintenance, and fire hazard removal are scheduled, where possible, to be carried out at those times in the operating year when it is most difficult to keep the labor force economically employed in the direct p~oduction and delivery of wood. . It is self evident that a prerequisite to carrying c continuous all season operations is a system of all-se son access roads. Two years of year round operating on a substanti scope have pointed out several distinct advantages c the side of year round rather than seasonal operatic These are listed below. 1. Staff and Labour When camp staff, cutters, haulers, handyme1 blacksmiths, mechanics, machine operators, etceter. are assured of year round employment they acquire sense of security and attachment to the employer whic makes for better relations and, indirectly, higher pre duction and cheaper wood. The security which goes with year round emplo~ ment attra.cts in general a more stable type of employe• A married man, unless he has other employment in th off seasons, cannot keep a family on seasonal woods err ployment. With all-season roads to the camps it is nc difficult for a man to work in the woods and at th same time to establish a home in a nearby village. Ther is a noticeable increase in the number of married me from settlements within the limits working in the bus, as all-season operating develops. It should not be necessary to enlarge further on th advantages of all-season operating insofar as its effec on labour is concerned. They are simply the advantage which go with steady work, security, opportunities fo home life and increased loyalty to the employer. The type of employee drawn to the woods by th, attractions of all-season operating is the type requirec if our branch of the industry is to successfully modern ize its methods. Good forest management, includinf silviculture mechanization and protection, depend: largely on the attitude of the man who handles the axe saw or the wrench. 2. Equipment and Horses It is far more economical to operate all year wit~ a given capital outlay in mechanical equipment, camp~ and horses, than half the year with twice the capital outlay. There is no need of enlarging on this point for an) one familiar with the economics of wood production. (Continued on Page 9) Multiple belts in matched sets and Fractional Horse Power. P. L. P. AIR DRILL, PNEUMATIC AND WATER HOSE. Conveyor Belting, Steam Hose, Suction Hose. Fire Hose (all types), Unlined Linen Hose. Special Agent for DOMINION RUBBER COMPANY LIMITED YOUR ENQUIRIES ARE SOLICITED AND EXPERT ADVICE OBTAINED FOR YOUR PROBLEMS. ROY GIBBftN 45A Cumberland St. S. AGEN~IES INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & SUPPLIES Port Arthur, Ontario Phone 5-8352 �MAY 1950 PAGE 9 LOG BOOK COCHRANE'S HEADQUARTERS FOR GIFTS for the BRIDE COMMUNITY PLATE SILVERWARE CANADIAN CHINAWARE GENERAL ELECTRIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES ECKO SOLID COPPER CHROME FINISH COOKING UTENSILS PYREXWARE ALWAYS SATISFIES COCHRANE HARDWARE PORT ARTHUR LIMITED YOUR FAVOURITE SHOPPING CENTRE Dial 57345 3. Fire Protection There has always been widespread opinion that summer operations constitute a fire hazard. This is undoubtedly true but experience to date has indicated that, _providing proper education is carried on and other safeguards established, the advantages of summer operating can outweigh the disadvantages. The network of allseason roads, both access and haul roads, which are essent;al to summer operating increase the accessibility of the areas being operated, and thereby are an important factor in both detection and suppression. As pointed out in connection with the effect of ye~r round operating on labour we are dealing with men who have a different attitude from that which is so evident on an operation employing transient labour. They are far less likely to be careless with fire as it is one of the few menaces to the steady employment which means so much to them. Where there are summer operations the camp crews are organized into fire gangs, each under a competent fire boss. This organization is ready to go into action as soon as a fire is discovered . Therefore the time lost in rounding up fire fighters and organizing them into effective fire crews is eliminated where summer operations are carried on. 4. 6. General If conditions make it feasible wood may be delivered directly to the mill in the same summer in which it is cut, thereby reducing carrying charges. No attempt has been made in the foregoing to evaluate in dollars and cents the advaQtages of year round as against seasonal operating. This will vary so sharply as between limits with different topography, weather conditions, labour supply and wood species requirements. that a cost comparison would be of little value. It is quite evident, however, that where circumstances wi 11 allow it year round operation will be, in the long run, more economical than the seasonal method. IN THE DAZE OF PAUL BUNYAN-KING OF THE LUMBERJACKS (TM Reg. Pat. Office \ Sylviculture Permanent employees can be trained to cut and skid in such a manner as to damage as little as possible of the advance growth . This wi II result in lower planting costs. With permanent or semi-permanent all-season transportation systems which are a part of year round operations, cutting methods which result in maximum utilization and bring about improved regeneration of the best species can be employed. This is less practical under the former system of operating. It is quite evident that planting is the only solution to some of our regeneration problems. The probable results of planting with seasonal transient labour could not be compared to the results which could be expected from permanent trained labour. S. Dial 57345 Operations Providing the topography and soil will allow it summer hauling is cheaper than winter hauling . Although road construction is expensive it is more than offset by cheaper road maintenance, loading, ice landing prepara tion and maintenance, and unloading costs. Where wood can be both cut and hauled before winter the cost of firewood and camp expenses is substantially reduced. . - ,,. ~ ,._ __,,,__ ~ - ~ ~ ~ e-:. -.,,'' • ~<-~> ~~~ C..,;;:.t 1948 Clyde G. Yeadon The toughest iob of all, was the task of adding the vegetables to "Pea Soup" Lake. Imagine having to roll these giant cabbages, carrots, etc. from Paul's own garden, into a scalding whirlpool with a canthook. "Pea Soup" Lake was brought to a terrific boil by setting the surrounding forties ablaze. �PAGE 10 LOG BOOK DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND FORESTS FOREST PROTECTION MEETINGS HELD In Northwestern Ontario three meetings were held in March to discuss Forest Protection in 1950. Meetings were held in Port Arthur for the Port Arthur District; in Geraldton for the Geraldton District and in Kenora for the Kenora, Fort Frances and Sioux Lookout Districts. Mr. R. Boultbee presided at the Port Arthur Meeting, Mr. U. W. Fiskar at the Geraldton Meeting and Mr. K. Acheson at the Kenora Meeting. Mr. T. E. Mackey, Chief, Forest Protection Division, Department of Lands and Forests, Toronto, was present at the Kenora meeting and expressed his appreciation for the interest shown by operators and their efforts in the prevention, detection and suppression of forest fires. The need for uniformity in training, tower situa-· tion, public publicity and other aspects of forest protection were discussed at all meetings. At the end of the meetings, operators' committees were appointed as follows: MID-WESTERN REGION Port Arthur District • C0 I. R• H • Bl ,ss, Nipigon Lake Timber Co., Ltd. J. H. Godden, Great Lakes Paper Company_ Ltd. A. S. Harrington, Hydro Electric Power Commission. F. S. Hick, Abitibi Power & Paper Co., Ltd. A. M . .tones, Brompton Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. WESTERN 'REGION Geraldton District C0 I. R. H . Bl"ISS, Nipigon I ake Timber Co., Ltd. A. M. Jones, Bromptor Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. (All Districts) H. H Bishop,· 11 p ammerm, aper Company. S. Farlinger, Patricia Lumber Co., ltd. J. H. Godden, Great lakes Paper John McLeod, Co., Ltd. Abitibi Power & Paper N. Golder, Co., Ltd. Ontario-Minnesota (Lake of the Woods). C. A. Samuelson, F. S. Hick, Long Lac Pulp & Abitibi Power & Paper Paper Co., Ltd . Co., Ltd. Geo. Sonlt;y, N. McMillan, Marathon Paper Mills Dryden Paper Co. of Can. Ltd. Ltd. H. L. Moffatt, Alexander-Clark Tbr. B. Thomson, Co., Ltd . Ontario Paper G. Potts, Company, Ltd. Ontario-Minnesota (Fort Frances). w . White, Ontario-Minnesota IPa•ric:i~ Limited) Any other operator wishing to be represented on these Committees or to attend meetings will be welcome to do so. Please notify this office and you will be kept informed of meetings. COMMITTEE AIMS l. As representatives of operators, to give the utmost co-operation to the Department of Lands and Forests in the prevention, detection and suppression of fires. 2. To assist in the integration and co-ordination of the operators' fire protection systems and the over-all Government system. 3. To co-operate in keeping up-to-date the Department of Lands and Forests' District Forest Protection Plan by having available general knowledge of operators' plans and thoughts. 4. Promotion of fire prevention awareness and training of fire crews amongst all operators. A Special Issue of the Log Book dealing with forest fire crew organization was issued early in May t<t all key personnel in Northwestern Ontario. Some additional copies of this pamphlet are available upon request. MAY 1950 INDUSTRY MEN LECTURE AT LAKEHEAD TECHNICAL INSTITUTE The following men from woods companies in North western Ontario lectured during the past year to thE Forestry Students of the Lakehead Technical lnstitue Dr. M. Bartley, Principal, and Mr. C. J. Campbell Master in Forestry, wish to thank the lecturers and thei 1 companies for the time and effort spent on this work. Mr. P. V. LeMay, (Operating Manager, Marathon Pape, Mills of Canada) "The Purpose of the Technica l Forestry Course and what Industry expects of Technical Graduates". Mr. F. L. Stevens, (Assistant Divisional Woodlands Manager, Abitibi Power and Paper Company Limited) "History of Development of 8' Pulpwood Cutting at the Lake head". Mr. A. Pingree (District Logging Superintendent, Provincial Concession, Abitibi Power and Paper Company Limited) "Methods Employed Locally in 8' Pulpwood Cutting". Mr. N. L. Kissick, (Assistant Chief Forester, Marathon Paper Mills of Canada) "Mechanical Logging" two lectures. Mr. D. Graham, (Construction Engineer, Great Lakes Pulp and Paper Company Limited) "Camp Construction and Layout" - two lectures Mr. D. C. Clark, (Assistant Manager, Nipigon Lake Timber Co. Ltd.) "Cutting, Hauling and Marketing of Pole Timber" - two lectures. Mr. H. L. Moffatt, (General Manager, Alexander-Clark Timber Co. Ltd.) "Eight Foot Pulpwood Hauling". Mr. R. . Prettie (General Manager, Northern Wood Preservers Ltd.), "Treating and Marketing of Treated Forest Products" - two lectures. Mr. T. S. Jones (Secretary-Manager, Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Assn.), Labour Relations in Woods Industry". Mr. H. H. Styffe, (Oscar Styffe Limited), "The Rafting of Pulpwood". Mr. F. L. Stevens, (Assistant Divisional Woodlands Manager, Abitibi Power and Paper Company Limited), "Administrative Genius and Related Departments" two Iectu res. Mr. J. Merrill, (Woodlands Manager, Brampton Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.), "Fire Suppression." Mr. R. Hallonquist, (Personnel Manager, Brampton Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.), "Personnel Administration". Mr. K. W. Hearnden, (Chief Divisional Forester, Abitibi Power and Paper Companp Limited), "Methods of Cruising" - one day of instruction. Mr. N. L. Kissick, (Assistant Chief Forester, Marathon Paper Mills of Canada), "Methods of Cruising" three hour laboratory instruction. Mr. W. Taylor, (Marathon Paper Mills of Canada), (Chief Draftman) "History of Photography", Aerial Camera and its Application to Forestry". Mr. P. Addison, (Regional Forester, Department of Lands and Forests), "Nursery Practice". . Mr. J. Barron, (Management Forester, Department of Lands and Forests), "Working Plans". Mr. C. Horncastle {Logging Engineer, Ontario Paper Co. Ltd.) "Sloop Logging". Mr. R. W. B. Thomson (Chief Forester, Heron Bay Division, Ontario Paper Co. Ltd.), "Forest Regeneration". Total hours of guest lecturing - 20 Special instruction - 9 In addition to this instruction which has been given by field specialists, it is perhaps of interest to point out that twenty-eight days of instrucion were given on Company limits, and six afternoons during the term were devoted to conducted tours of local Forest Enterprises. 11 �LOG BOOK MAY 1950 PAGE 11 C.P.P.A. Award to Marathon CANADIAN PULP AND PAPER ASSOCIATION 2280 Sun Life Building Montreal 2, Canada WOODLANDS SECTION March 3, 1950 Mr. P. V. LeMay, Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Limited, Public Utilities Building, Port Arthur, Ontario. Dear Peavey: It gives me great pleasure to inform you that the Awards Committee of this Section has voted to present you with the Ellwood Wilson Award for the year 1949. The Committee's decision is based upon your work in the development of the cable yarding system used by Marathon as described in your paper "Logging at Marathon.'' As you probably know , this Award is granted to a member of the Section for the most effective industrial application of research projects instigated and carried out either by the Section (in co-operation with the Research Institute) or by a member company. The Committee feels that your work in spark plugging and carrying out the development and application of the cable yarding system employed by your Company makes you a most worthy recipient of this award . The award consists of $100.00 and an engraved plaque which wi II be presented to you at the Annual Luncheon of the S:;ction being held in the t--!ormandie Roof of the Mount Royal Hotel March 22. We sincerely hope that you can be on hand to receive the award personally at that time. Please accept the sincere congratulations of the Committee and of myself personally on your attainment of this award. Yours sincerely, W. A. E. Pe.pier, Manager, Woodlands Section. WDB/EA Presentation of the Ellwood Wilson Award by Harold Burk to P. V. LeMay. March 6, 1950. Mr. W. A. E. Pepler, Manager, y\/oodlands Section, Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, 2280 Sun Life Building, Montreal, Quebec. Dear Pep: I have just received your letter of March 3rd in which you state that the Awards Committee have favourably considered m8 for the Ellwood Wi Ison Award for 1949. Needless ·to say, I feel greatly honoured, but on the other hand, I also feel a certain embarrassment in being singled out from this great Marathon team. Any success that we have had is due entirely to teamwork in our organization. I shall not name any of our staff, because I would have to name them all. In accepting this award, which I do very gratefully, I do so in the name of the Marathon team. Your very truly, MARATHON PAPER MILLS OF CANADA LIMITED, CANADIAN SOCIETY OF FOREST ENGINEERS NEWS The Northwestern Ontario Section, Canadian Society of Forest Engineers have held three meetings ~o far th;s year. The meetings were held January 27th, February 17th and March l 0th. At the March meeting Mr. N. W . Harrison, Dis trict Representative for the Thunder Bay Area, Department of Agriculture, was the guest speaker and delivered a very instructive and interesting address about the agricultural industry at the Lakehead. Mr. Harrison pointed out that there are 2,800 farms between Upsala to the West and Nipigon to the East. Principal farm products were milk, eggs, poultry potaroes and other vegetables. Mr. Harrison stated that a soil survey of the Thunder Bay District showed it to have the greatest variation of soil conditions of any place in Ontario. In concluding his address, Mr. Harrison dealt briefly with the local woodlot situation and advised that in this area woodlot operation must harmonize with farming if it is going to be successful and enjoy its fullest potential. PVL/MEF P. V. LeMay, Operating Manager. �PAGE 12 LOG BOOK MAY 1951 WE CARRY A COMPLETE STOCK of the FOLLOWING FAMOUS SUPPLIES PUROX WELDING EQUIPMENT DOMINION OXYGEN GAS WELDING RODS PYRENE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS GRAY BONNEY WRENCHES Dial 5-6511 ELECTRICAL WIRE AND SUPPLIES BLACK & DECKER DRILLS EVEREADY FLASHLIGHTS EVEREADY BATTERIES MARS BALL-WELLS Dial S-6511 SILVICULTURE IN THE LAKEHEAD AREA By R. N. JOHNSTON Division of Research, Ontario Department of Lands and Forests The main issue in silvicultural practice, ~ot only in the Lakehead area, but also throughout Ontario and the greater part of Canada, is forest regeneration, or, the re-establishment of commercially valuable forests by natural seeding following logging or fire. or various combinations of both. Some regeneration effort is concerned with the reestablishment of a forest by planting. Because of it~ relatively high initial cost, however, tree planting probably will be for a considerable time, used only on submarginal agricultural lands or the small area of favorable planting locations that can be found in the forest. Present planting methods are very largely dependent on the use of agricultural implements, the spade, the plough, and the cabbage planter and are, therefore, tied to conditions which will permit the successful operation of such equipment. Unfortunately most forest soi Is, either by inherent physical character or because of the terra:n and tree growth, are not usually "tillable." Due to a variety of factors, and the existence of agricultural procedures and equipment which could bt. readily adapted, the tree planting phase of forest regeneration is at present more thoroughly understood and has been more widely exploited than any other regeneration techn:que, although it has long been recognized that planting can be applied to only a small proportion of the forest area of the Province. Regeneration by seed under forest conditions is unfortunately a problem which forest users must accept as the= r own and solve by their own largely unaided efforts. Unlike planting, the possibilities of adapting equipment or techniques are strictly limited. Unfortunately, too, it seems that any si lvicultural practice which wi II provide a better chance for the establishment of a new forest crop, will eventually require additional effort and added cost, over and above present wood's operating practice . Though less costly than planting regeneration by seed will still cost something; an unpalatable fact which wood users must be prepared to accept. The challenge tC' industry here is to introduce new techniques which wi 11 permit "silvicultural logging" with a minimum of additional cost. • .As we all know, but sometimes overlook, it is cost which makes regeneration a problem. It has often been stated rather loosely that "we do not know how to se • cure regeneration." This, however, is not strictly true. In some favourable areas only intelligent handling is required and in most others, a forest can be restored if cost and time are not considered. A good forest at an:., price does not solve the regeneration problem. What is required are techniques which will produce a good fores1 at a price our present standard of living and price structure can afford to pay. It is perhaps obvious to the operator at least, that government regulations which cripple industry are unwise, even though they may result in a better forest. L is equally true, though perhaps not so obvious, that the logger who put wood on the jack-ladder at the lowest unit cost during the first cut is not necessarily the best logger. The best logger cuts at a profit so that the highest possible wood values continue to reach the same jackladder year after year. Successful silviculture is related to cost and ir, practice is dependent upon increased efficiency through the whole cycle of regeneration, protection, harvesting, and wood processing. So long, therefore, as industry i: concerned with harvesting and processing and Govern ment with regeneratiqn and protection, the best inter ests of both require the utmost in co-operation and understanding looking to a more efficient overall operation. Under the existing pattern of co-operation between industry and government in Ontario, logging or tree crop harvesting appears to be the most obvious point of mutual technical interest. (It seems logical, therefore . not only in the Lakehead region but throughout th('whole Province.) , · In organizing the Provincial regeneration program, the Department of Lands and Forests has divided its efforts into two general fields; the study of tree seeds and the study of tree seed beds. Seed studies are at present very largely confined to white spruce and red and white pine outside of the Lakehead area and general principles may be applied cautiously to the seeds of many othe,· forest trees and therefore to the other species in the Lakehead region. Some observations on the behaviour of jack pine seeds and cones have also been undertaken. A great deal of preliminary seed investigation has been done in the laboratory because it can be done under controlled conditions and has, therefore, no particular local flavor. �MAY 1950 LOG BOOK Seed bed studies by contrast are involved with spe cific localities. The Department has carried out a great deal of this type of regeneration study in the Lakehead region during the past three years. Re_sults of this work have been presented in the Division's reports numbers 14, 17 and 19. If details are required, they may be found in these publications. All that can be done here is to indicate· the organization, kind and amount of work performed. It has been said that the initiation of all research can be summed up in three words, "oh", an exclamation of surprise; "my'', an indication of wonder; "why", an indication of curiosity. But no matter how it may be initiated, a research program, once underway, almost invariably follows a fairly uniform patern. There is, first, a primary stage in which natura' phenomena are observed, a second in which theories are evolved in explanation of the _phenomena; a third ir which experiments are set up to test theories and a fourth in which experimental results are recorded and related. It is well to remember these four steps and to realiZf that they are all necessary. Failure to appreciate ·the im • portance of experimental testing, was very largely re sponsible for the absurdities of so-called science in me dieval times. Recognition of the importance of experi mental testing has probably been the most important single factor responsible for the present practical value of research . Seed bed research not only in the Department bu: throughout Canada and the United States, is still largely in the initial stages of observing phenomena and evolving theories. Hence the popularity of so-called "re generation surveys." A great deal more "observing" o, "surveying" is required. For example, the Departmental GENERAL MOTORS PAGE 13 reports listed above are mainly concerned with a detailed record of findings or observations in the forests of the Lakehead region and conclusions drawn from them. The conclusions or findings of a regeneration survev are sometimes treated as established facts. This is a da'nger• ous practice. It is true that such conclusions, may by some happy chance, be factual. But because of the wide. variety of natural conditions in the Forest, it is very dif. ficult to be certain that all the essential facts are known. The results of regeneration, or any biological surveys,, are likely to be influenced by the ideas of the writer. The proper use of regeneration survey data is as a basis for the design of experimental tests. , Proof of regeneration survey observations and conclusions is usually secured through the establishment of permanent sample lots, and in the Department's Lakehead regeneration program, the establishment of plots. of this kind is now going forward. Since logging is required to implement some of the tests, many propf pl(?tS are being established in co-operation with industry. In due course, we believe facts will emerge! In brief, this is the outline of the Department's three years of regeneration research in the Lakehead reg:on. As stated, it does not appear as a very great acccmpl ishment for the expenditure of three years' time and a sum of approximately $40,000. Some indication of the extent of th,e program may be provided, however, by a statement of the number of survey plots examined. In considering the bare total of plots as a means of assessing the effort involved, it is well to remember that each and every plot must be located, often in very difficult country, measured by approved survey methods, defined by taut string boundaries, examined on hands and (Continued on Page 16) TWO CYCLE DIESEL ENGINES SS H.P. TO 660 H.P. SO H.P. TO 600 H.P. FAN TO FLYWHEEL UNITS FINGER TIP SHIFT CON- OR TROL IS MADE POSSIBLE PACKAGE POWER BY THE G.M. HYDRAULIC UNITS MARINE GEAR, STANDARD FOR ALL YOUR POWER WITH ALL 3, 4, 6 . AND REQUIREMENTS TWIN G.M. UNITS - - - DISTRIBUTORS FOR - - - Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. Tractor Division Baker Manufacturing Co. Pacific Car & Foundry Co. SALE S PARTS SERVICE G. M. Detroit Diesel Engine Division Gar Wood Industries Inc. Drott Manufacturing Corp. Northern Tractor &Equipment Limited HEAD OFFICE: 787 St. Joseph Street, St. Boniface, Man. Phone 204808 BRANCH OFFICE: 725 N. May Street, Fort William, Ont. Phone 21061 �PAGE 14 LOG BOOK MAY 1950 Kraft Pulping By A. S. KADZIELAWA of the Mid-West Branch, Technical Section, C.P.P.A. Cellulose has gained a very important position in our present way of living. Although it is found in most plants, wood is the most economical source for a large portion of eel lulose required for manufacture of th( many grades of paper, boards and cellulose derivatives such as rayons, eel lophane and plastics. In the manufacture of this great diversity of products, the first step is to reduce the wood to a pulp. This is accomplished either mechanically, chemically or a combination of the two processes. There are a number of chemical procedures that can be used, but the characteristics of the pulp produced and costs vary considerably. Therefore, the economy and end use of the pulp determines the process employed. The kraft pulping process falls under the classification alkaline pulping utilizing a combination of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide, as the active pulping agent. The pulp produced is brown in color, but has high strength qualities which make it particularly suitable for making strong wrapping papers, and variow= types of boxboards. In these materials the dark color is not objectionable, however, where lighter colors are required the pulp can be economically bleached withou · affecting the strength appreciably. The process is also gaining favour in that it has been used to produce pulps from practically all the commercial wood species, either on full plant scale or in laboratories. It is particularl~suited to the manufacture of high grade pulps from the wood species found in North Western Ontario. In the limited space available, it is impossible t , go into any detail of the p_rocess and equipment, there fore, only a very general description of the method an( equipment will be given. The wood entering the mill is all cut to approximately four foot lengths and barked in drum barkers. The clean wood is chipped in multiple knife chippers. Uniformity in size of chips is important to good cooking, therefore, the chips are screened. The oversize chips pass through a rechipper and are returned to the screen. Depending upon the quality of pulp being made the fines may or may not be screened out. As the fines usually carry a fair percentage of dust and di rt, they are screened out where high quality clean pulps are desired. The screened chips are stored in bins until required to fill the digesters. In most recent installations, the d;gesters are tall cylindrical vessels, nine to eleven feet in diameter, and about forty feet high with a cone shaped bottom. Each digester will produce from seven to ten tons of pulp per cook. When the digester is ful I of chips, measured quantities of black and white liquors are added. The diqester is then closed and heating with steam is started. The heating may be done directly by blowing the steam in at the bottom or by a forced circulation of the liquor from the bottom of the digester through steam heated heat exchangers back to the top of the digester. Heating is continued while gas and vapors are relieved from the top of the digester, unti I a pressure of approximately 110 pounds per square inch is obtained with a corresponding temperature of 340 degrees F is reached and then held at this temperature and pressure until the cooking is complete. The quantity of liquors, the rate of heating and cooking time are all governed by the quality of pulp being made. When the cooking is completed, a valve at the bottom of the digester is opened and the contents blown 1 out into the blow tank. The cooking softens the wood to such an extent that during blowing the wood breaks up into pulp. The thick slurry of pulp is diluted with black liquor and pumped to the pulp washers. The washing is usually done on rotary drum type washers in two or more stages. In the final stage, hot water is used and the recovered water containing some of the spent chemicals and dissolved portion of the wood is known as weak black liquor. This weak liquor is used to wash the pulp in the preceding stage, thus as the pulp is being washed a strong black liquor is being formed. The liquor from the first working stage is the black liquor used when filling the digester and dilution at the blow tank. The s~rplus black liquor is concentrated in mult:ple effect evaporators unti I a solution of about 50% solids is obtained. This· is further concentrated in cas .. cade evqporators and mixed with saltcake and burned in the recovery furnace. The saltcake is added to make up the unavoidable losses of soda in the system. By burning the concentrated black liquor and saltcake under carefully controlled conditions, a molten ash of sodium carbonate and sodium sulfide is produced. The hot combustion gases are passed through a specially designed steam boiler producing in many mills practically all the steam required for the pulp mi 11. The hot ash is dissolved in water, clarified and treated with lime. The lime converts the sodium car(Continued on Afeclu»,,'16 '°'1, Page 1 6) MOJUJ CCOH,OIHkat Pulpw.ooJ P11,oc/,uduu,, . . . 'kid/,, tl,,e Increase production in your woods operations . . . and decrease cutting costs! The P.M. Woodboss is light, easy to hande and operate, runs economically. Built to give dependable, trouble-free cutting. Ask for a demonstration . . . the WOODBOSS is ideal for pulpwood cutting. For Demonstration, Sales or Service, Contact . .. P.M. PRODUCTS (194,) LTD. 278 BAY ST., PORT ARTHUR, ONT. or HEARST, ONT. Oth,er P.M. offices in Orillia, Ont.; Quebec, Que.; Vancouver, B.C. and regional distributors across Canada. • �MAY 1950 LOG BOOK PAGE 15 Pictures taken on The Pas Lumber Co. operation at Reserve, Saskatchewan, where th i s Euclid Tractor again proved its ability to go out and' produce against terrific odds and elements. EUCLIDS DO IT AGAIN! MORE Records Broken! - MORE Satisfied C11stomers TOTAL WEIGHT OF LOGS HAULED PER TRIP-S35 TONS TOTAL FEET OF LOGS HAULED PER TRIP-107,000 FT. LOGS TOTAL CORDS OF PULPWOOD HAU LED PER TRI P-23S CORDS "The_latter being comparative in regards to weight hauled." WE HAVE AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR RENTAL, EUCLID TRACTORS PULPWOOD AND T RA I L E R S WITH UP TO 20 CORDS CAPACITY. Showing Adverse Grades Encountered For Further Information Please Contact G. H. GODSALL EQUIPMENT CO. LTD. TORONTO 213 BAY STREET PORT ARTHUR TEL. S-6753 MONTREAL PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO �LPG f>AGE 16 BOOK 'Vhich now contains a large amount of water is passed over deckers to remove the. excess water and then goes to storage tanks to await the next step, on its way to ccn:;umer goods. SILVICULTURE IN THE LAKEHEAD AREA (Continued from Page 13) knees, tallied in detail, frequently under trying condi-tions, and the finding analysed statistically. -The number of plot st~dies by the Department as. indicat-ed above has been, 1946-20,806; 1947-44,057; • 1_948-3,746; 1949-5,820; total 74,429. • • . ; 240 check plots, of one-tenth acre, w~re e~·tablished · jn 1948-49 for the testing of survey condusions to study the foll.owing s~~jects in their relation to Jorest renewal: i. The effeGt;:of different .cutting methods and degrees of cutting~ :• • , ' . , • 2. The affect· of soil . scarification ·or disturb~nce. 3. The effect of slash burning and removal by other means. 4. The effect of artificial seeding. As indicated, many of the results of the Department's Regeneration Research have not yet reached · the level of established fact: many individual studies seem .likely to move slowly because the problems are not simple. It should never be forgotten that money invested jn research must be "patient money.'' ~ We are definitely "on our way" towards the solution of the problems of regeneration of northern com- .mercial species. We are sure that no matter how easy or difficult the eventual solution may be, it will be achieved with less delay and effort if we have the support and •confidence of the industrial operators. KRAFT PULPING (Continued from Page 14) bonate to sodium hydroxide. After the spent lime is :removed, the resulting clear liquor is known as white liquor and is the source of active chemicals added to the digester. The washed pulp is diluted to a low consistency and screened. The first stage of screening is done on c;oarse screens, referred to as knotters. This step is often carried out before the pulp is washed. The. rejects called ls.nots consist of liard pieces of wood which did not cook . completeJy.• --.In some mills they are returned to the di.:. gesters, in others burned in the recovery furnace and in others broken down to a coarse fibered pulp by mechan ◄ ical means. . . The accepted stock from the knotters passes ·throagh s·eries of finer screens. The types 6f screens and ·the size of the perforations in the screen plates depend ,on the quality of pulp being made. The fine screen • •rejects known . as tailings _are usually· refined and used iin making coarse paper or board. The accepted stock MAY 19~0 The third of a series of articles by · members of the Mid-West Branch, Technical Section, C.P.P.A. First article - January Issue - "Wood Used in Northwestern Ontario Pulp and Paper Industry" by Mr. A. Johnson. , Second article - March Issue - "Some of the Reasons a Pulp M:11 Requires Wood of a Certain Length" by F. I. Anderson and B. C. Barrington. - HOSE. • WINDER IDEA DEVELOPED AT LONGLAC 1 Linen firehouse .is valuable eq uipment that requires thoughtful handling H it is to give economical service. Observation on a co~ple of forest fires in recent years showed hose on a fire having to take unnecessarily rough treatment. Dragged through the bu_sh by fire fighters and even dragged behind a truck on the highway from one position to another during a fire, the hose took quite a beating and showed the necessity for a light portable' hose winder. . The need for such equipment and the basic idea of construction was suggested by Ken Switzer- ·to two of his co workers with the LongLac Pulp and Paper '. Company, Norm Skinner; Y~rd Foreman at Longlac and one of his men, Bruce· Sloan. . These men built a working model in the Company's Longlac Shop and this model proved very satisfactory when tested: • · The Company made the model available to Watson Jack and Co. Ltd., Manufacturers of fire fighting equip., ment, for production and sale to fire protective organj- . zations The model was modified and improved by Watson ·. • Jack and Co. Ltd., who now have on sale an improved lightweight Portable Hose Winder for winding 1½'' un- • lined linen Forestry Hose, either wet or dry, l 00-foot ' lengths coupled. Other features are adjustable cranking handles, instantly detachable spindle for removing hose after winding,. spri,:ag rubber-covered .tension rollers for flattening hose, c~nvas .chest protector and adjustable . shoulder straps~ weight 17 pounds. Abrasion of the hose is eliminated since the operator walks forward into · tha hose line as he winds i~ up. . For further information on this hose winder, apply to Watson Jack and Company Umited, 1543 Crescent Street, Montreal 25, P.Q. It is a pleasure to record here and officially give ·• -..l. credit to Ken Switzer for the idea behind this equipment and to Norm Skinner and Bruce Sloan for making · up •• •• • the first working model. .. :; I., "SERVING THE TIMBER OPERATORS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARI0'1 ,,I iI LUMBERMEN'S CLOTHING, BEDDING AND FOOTWEAR. Fort William ,GROCERIES. ·,FR~ITS & VEGETABLES1 TOBACCO, E'."C, •: ·' �MAY 1950 MGE 17 · ••• LOG BOOK • o s co e L·o c KS WHEREVER cABLEs ARE useo ' . .. Port J\rthur, Ontario. '-March 15th, 1950. "JOE BEAVER" Dear Mr. Jones: I want to take this opportunity to thank those who have been helptul to the 'Shantymen· in their access to· the lumber camps, and to those ·who have gone put of. their way in·making it possible for our getting around to each camp this winter. I found a general concern with all men, with who·ever I have talked, regarding conditions as they are today. These men a.re greatly consciqus of a power greater than that they _have ·~xperienced in the past, which has made them think more serious_ly of the future. I have pointed them to the Bible for what God ·has to say, and as we read in His Word found in Chapters Matthew 24, ~lso Luke 21: 25 - 38, Christ gives the signs of His cory,ing cJnd Judgment. The men in th~ camps I am happy to say, have· shown · splendid attention and interest in tne meetings, which we thank God -~or and each man receives a tract .in his own langµage. One camp alone, 31 Gospels of John were given out in the Finn language, Also Shantymen papers were left~ New • ' Testaments also left, and Biples were ordered from our office in Toronto to each man that asked for them, these are given out free. • I do -not know what next may come, Across my pilgrim way, I do not know to-morrow's load, Nor see beyond today, · But this I know-my Saviour knows The path I cannot see; • And I can trust His wounded hands To guide and care for me._ r . . . Thc1nking you for your interest i~ our work. .. • Sincerely yours, J. H. Allen. ------~--~- ·. By Ed · ~ofziger /< •.·-:;i ( ). Forest Se~oe, U. B. Department of Agriculture "Please don't go_ to any bothe; ..... J. T. Russell Motors .Ltd~ · • ....................•':f'•-··•:·:•:••;.· . ~==== 120 N. Archibald St. . -:Fort William, Qnt. • Distributors for . · • • ·THE FAMOUS FARGO · TRUCKS 'Built to Fit the, Job' A FARGO BUILT. FOR EVERY JOB GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS · . . F~om 4.600 lbs~·to 40,000 ·lbs~,. l •, • 1 =~=: . .i~.......... !: :~.~~~:~:~:~:~:~~~-~=~==f~::~:-....,: ·.~.-:-.-:•:•:•:-:-:-:-:•:•:❖ .....::-:::::::::::.:;~:~::::::::::::::;:;:;:;~:::::::;::;:;:::. For Complete Information .• DIAL 3-7421 _. · f ,, ,- we. can'~ stay for dinner" . �MAY 19.5 0 LOG BOOK PAGE . .1~ • GROWTH STUDY WORK BY DOMINION FOREST SERVICE BY D. R. STEVENS Suppose you have a certain stand of timber ~nder your management which is 5.0 years old ..When should it be cut? How many cords per acre will it then yield? What size timber w"ill you have then? How long after it is mature can the stand be left before cutting without excessive loss from rot? The answers to these and other quetions can be found in appropriate yield tables if these are available. To obtain these tables growth data are required. This article will briefly deal with one project of this nature which is being carried on in the Thunder Bay District. The rate of growth' of a stand is, of course, independent of which company's limit it happens to be on. It is _mainly dependent on the site on which it stands, the latitude and the climate. With this in mind Mr. Bedell of the Dominion Forest Service, during ~ visit to this district in 1947, suggested that the companies of the Thunder Bay District combine their work on ·growth- study. Instead of each company obtaining yield figures for their respective limits, a common set of yield data could be obtained for a forest region, applicable to all limits in that region. In this way much duplicate work could be avoided, the work would be much cheaper for each company, and probably .better data obtained. .. During 1947 several meetings were arranged be1 tween seven interested pulp and paper companies of this District. It was eventually decided to request the • Dominion Forest Service to conduct some experimental . growth study work in this area. They have evolved an improved m~thod for predicting yield but which has not yet been applied to large pulpwood tracts such as exist in this district: Therefore, it was thought that it was an excellent opportunity for mutual aid between the Thunder Bay companies and the Dominion Forest Service. This was agreed. to and a start was made last' ~~u.mmer. • : ,.,·· _ Briefly, the tec~nique used is to establish' peri'na_rlent sample plots in several different age classes in each important cover type, :and for various -sites. The stems· on each plot are measured along with a w~~ltH of other _pertinent data. After at least · fi.ve ,years, and better ten years, the plots are re.:measured ·to establish changes in density arid composition. These ~data car, then be plotted and yield curves thus.obtained for each c;:over type on each important site and for. a fixed den• sit_y. ~f the stands on a limit are similarly dassified, t~,s yield data can be applied to determine rotation age_ yield at maturity, etc. . The most important factor affecting growth is site, which can be roughly defined as the inherent abil!ty of an area to pr6du_ce. Many differe.n t site classif~ ,cations have been used but the Dominion Forest Service is using a system in this growth study work that they have adapted from one developed by Mr. G. A. Hills of the Ontario Dept. of Lands and Forests. This classification gives promise of being one of the best in existence and has the advantage that sites can be recognized. from aerial photos. It is hoped that a by-product of this growth study co-operative effort will be the training of company men in the knowledge of soils essential to accurate site classification.The present basis of co-operation between the companies and the Dominion Forest Service is that· the latter provide the staff, establish ·the plots, do the office work and publi.sh the final results. The.companies agree to protect the plots established for at least five years, to supply the necesary maps and aerial photos, to provide transportation to the parties when required, and to loan equipment if necessary. Last summer the companies _also absorbed some of the meal cost. The companies have agreed to share their costs among themselves on a limit area basis. The Dominion Forest Service hope by the end of this summer to have established enough plots, along with the· use of some plots established by the companies, to draw fairly accurate yield curves f9r the ·mo~t important types on the most common sites in what i'S. known ·as Forest Region 8-9; which ext~nds along the North Shore of Lake Superior from Savanne to near White 'River. They have not committed themselves to do further work in any of the other regions, but it is hoped that they will at least be able to dq enough work to show the relative growth rates between the region~, in this district. The results will of course be available· to everyone, but they will particularly benefit the companies in the Thunder Bay Disric_t. -Eyen if l'.\O fur_ther . work on this project -is done by the Dominion Fore~t . Service after this year, the system of srte classification and the general technique used will be·very usefol if the companies exter:id this work themselves. F.urthermore, the project has again emphasized the -value ·of cooperative effort" betw._e en timber. oper.ators: This Booklet is· printed ~n 11Thrift-Coat Ena~~I" produced at the Provincial" Paper Limited, Port Arthur Mill, Ontario, O'.Ut of wood produced in Northwestern Ontario and printed by the Consolidated Press, 137 South May Street, Fort William, Ontario. . . La France Fire Engine & Foamite Ltd. equipment carried in stock: EXTINGUISHERS LOG PILE NOZZLES REFILLS FIRE HOSE FIREGUNS ETC. . , NORTHLAND MACHINERY SUPPLY CO. LTD. 203 HARDISTY ST. FOR:r _WILLIAM, ONT. Phone 3-7407 · / �PAGE . 19 -. _'.\ LVU DVVI\. LUDIVIG CYR THIRD IN CANADIAN BUCKSAWING CHAMPIONSHIP • Dominique Chenard, Quebec North Shore Paper Company, is the new Canadian Bucksaw Champfon. winning with a total of 8 of the possible 9 points in the thr_ee-day Buck-Sawing Contest at the Sportsmen's Show in Montreal on March 5th. 6th and 7th, 1950. ,· Champions from six Eastern companies competed Competitors cut once each afternoon and twice each evening; the average_time was computed each n!ght for the three cuts. and winner was allowed three points. Chenard's ·average time for the 10" spruce log was 8.7 seconds and his best single cut was 7.2 seconds. All of the men who took part in ttie Contest were the finest ·examples of the best type of men found in our pulpwood operations to-day. They had a great com. petitive spirit but, win o.r lose, were good sports. They were fine representatives of the Woods Industry at such a public event as the Sportsmen's Show. , Ludivig Cyr, who won the Northwestern Ontario Championship at the Fort William Winter Carnlval 1949 and finished 5th at the Sportmen's Show that year, competed thi's year as the representative of the Ontario Paper Company, Limited and finished 3rd. LAKEHEAD MEN ON C.P.P.A. WOODLANDS SECTION COUNCIL W. Bruce Southon, Woods Manager, Great Lakes Paper Company Limited and J. H. Merril}, Divisional Woods Manager, B,rompton Pulp & Paper Company, Limited, were both elected to the Canadian Pulp & Paper Association, Woodlands Section Council for the year 1950. ,~Elected as Chairman was Gordon Godwin of the Ontario Paper Company Limited and as Vice Chairman Jack Matthews, Abitibi Power & Paper Company Limited, Toronto. . Other Di rectors elected were: R. S. Armitage, Quebec A. H. Burk, Espanola, Ont. G. H. Fisk and F. A. Harrison, Montreal R. G. Macfarlane, Edmundston, .N. B. J. A. Michaud, Grand'mere, Que. • J. W. Paterson, Hull. . W. G. Phipps, Kapuskasing, Ont. SUCCESSFUL ·ANNUAL MEETING HELD IN PORT ARTHUR APRIL 10TH, 1950 BY THE .TIMBER -'.c u LLERS' ASSOCIATION • . The highlight of the Annual Meeti~g of .the Timqer Culler~' Association was the presentation of a Provincial Charter to the Timber- Cullers' Association by Mr. J. H. Merrill, Divisional Woods Superintendent of the Brompton PulP. & Paper Company, Limited, who was also the guest speaker. • • Ken Mason was re~elected '?resident by acclamation as were .W. J. Hughes, Vice-President and J. R. Denley, Secretary. - • The Association Directors elected were: • . Lester Murphy, Gilbert Lalonde, Sam Cowan. L. Malmberg, Len Neva and W. Reid. • . .. Mr. Merrill gave a very interesting address on For~st Management and went into some· detail of the careful and serious studies and steps being taken by oper3ting companies and provincial and federal governments, :o -further forest management. towards -a sutained yield ,f wood from the forests ·o f Northwestern Ontario . . -, ~-- :. •• ~-11 '· ~ . ...., • - - ,r: ,, • ~; ~-( 6 ·-fi 7, ...T' • He's International Truck trained. That .means he's u~uied in the best and late~i servicing and •repa4" practices according to International Truck methods. And that means he's an expert in the use of In~~ational desig.n~d and approved machines and tools for testing, repairing and reconditio~g. He can make money for you two ways. By holding your service and. maintenance costs at a minimum, and by putting your • trucks in shape to roll out money making miles. You find him busily at work in our shop. Take adv~tage of his skill and e.perience by bringing your trucks. to US#<nll S. J ■ - HILL &SONS LTD. . . . : • :.'.:: • ·-; 1. ' I ' ..: l '- . . •. ·~'? t•' ::. \>>::? Member of Canada's Largest Exclusive Truck Service Organizatio~ • • ' fORT WILLIAM • PORT ARTHUR Red River Road . Phone 5-5488 North May at Cameron St. Phone 3-6457 I 1• Dl,TRIBUTORJ OF THE FAMOUS FRliEHAUF TRAILERS - )f~: t1;!1'r1,:uiiu utit~ • •.••. ► . .... u _.,; ' • !;,- • •• .r •• ~ '"'i!-"',.,: ~~!l~:~. . ,_,. '. ~,·: .._ :.·~?-1;}; -·~'>( .,...·:;/: *~;.-·:'.>.N.],,. j •. :/]l .,: )jlj �-_ . , ifrec\ory,· ol • .• ,.·•.:Quality Bargams - •BY -.~oUR ."Clt£ifll.UI" D£ll.£1 • ~i,acj'uire ilho·u, ·our ~eP~al .and Renjal '"·· · PA n reha~e 'INTERNATIONAL" Model ''TD-14A" •Diesel • Tractor, · 56" Gauge, Serial No. TDF-2207 TIIN. Eq4ipped v.:ith . "Isaacson" Hydraulic Angledozer ,md f'lsaac;son" towing Winch. This tractor originally purchased new in 1948. Checked over In our shop .and newly painted - good condition. Price _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ $7,500,00 ·P,~Ps . ' . ,, _. _ .:tt "CATERPILLAR" Model D-2 . Diesel Tractor;· SO~' ~ i:; · Gauge, Serial . No. 5J5836SP . . Eq11dP,ped .~itti "~a - ·. ? -:: Plant-Choa.te" Hydraulic Angledozer. .Tractor. ls · ':. now being ~verhauled in our shop will b~ In · ,:'!'~· , ~ood condition ~ - painted and GUARANTEEb: ,· ':·· Exceptional buy at this price. •. . • , Price' _____ - - - - - ~ - - $3;400:00 -' ·,. ani ' "• • •I : • =•• •• ; -- ·-::• . "INTERNATIONAL" Model "TD9" Diesel Tractor. 60" Gauge, Serial No, TDCD-268257CC. Equipped • with "~ucyrus Erie" Front End Hydraulic Bucket ·Loader. Tractor fn splendid condition having worked only ·two su~mers since !.>eing purchased in 1947, Its owner has kept it in good mech-,.. anical condition and it has been inspec-ted and 'lewly. painted in our shop. . . • Prlc• - -······............. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ $7,500.0~ Y.. "CATERPILLAR" Model "06". Diesel Tractor, 60'; . :;auge, Serial No. 5R4987SP. Equipped with new· •,, "Caterpillar" · Hydraulic Angledozer. This . Tro.c to·r . · ; Is .four years old . and . has received a ~omplete . ·•:l:rebui ldin_~ job at-: a: c.ost , of $4,890.00 • for)?~~s .,·: and labour. Tod4y a new tractor .C?f.:.-this model · , .. :· as equipped above. would .- cost •·:approximately ; •i $11,860.00. New,ly painted: and' GUAij.>.NTEED-, for"' '· -~ 190 days. ... .. • .: .: ; :-" • ·:-.... ·, ~~-r/ 1 Price • • .:.. ...;.: -·$9,800~0.0 -; .: • • ~~ ' . 'INTERNATIONAL" Model "TD9" Diesel Tractor, . 60". Gauge, Serial TDCB-32436 T7BJ . . Equipped .vith Mydrau:ic Angledozer and •"Carco" Towing Winch. Tractor as equipped was purchased new In ; 1948. It- has .been inspected in• our shop a~d found to be in good running order. A new : machine as above would sell for approximately $10,500.00: today. . ••· , ·- · Price • • • • _ _ _ _ _ _ $6,500.00 .. ....: ~ I•• ., -:• ., •• • I : ·•. •.• . . ,~ :··-::1·· "ALLIS-CHALMERS" Model HD;.7 Diesel Tr~ctor,· ._ 1~'1 63" Gauge, 'Serial No. 14315. 'EQuip~~ •wltl;'I '"' "l;)rott'~ S.~i_ d Loader Model "60"_. Tt:iis _Tr.ac~9_r~~+ ·.,1.• Loade~ was o~igii:i_ally • P,Ur~h~~d 11ew. _I!'_ J"!IY,::~ ~!~;,;~· 1947 and 'has worked a total ·ot· eighteen ·montht ·.- ~' prior t~ overhaul - Hour Meter reading -'J ,230 ... • ~ • hours. NeVflY_ paint~. The 'price. -thi~:~1nit -;,,;'.- r·new today -is approximately $14,000.()0.-~-·• ·, • •• "· • ~...~ ., 'i,; of Price . ::,- • _.. _ .. . • , '~-- • ~~~{;~- • : • : • • ~ - "CATERPILLAR" Model "D-6" Diesel · 1ractor, 50" Gauge, Serial No. 5R1684SP. Equipped with ·•t:a • Plant-Choate" • Hydraulic , Angledozer and ''Hyster" Towing .Winch. This Trc1ctor has been :ompletely • re-built at a cost of approximately ,J. $2.800.00 for labour and new part~. Price of a . < Tractor .of this model as equipped above :today Nould be approximately $13,675.00. -·If winch is not required deduct $800.00. Tractor will be :iUARANTEED. ,· . Price - - - - - - - - - - - - $7,500.00 "CATERPILL~R'f Model "D-4" Diesel Tra~tor, 60" Gauge, Serial No. 3T-6278W. This tractor is • now being reconditioned in our . shop and wil! :>e in good mechanical condition ~ painted • and ~ :;UARANTEED. _ New tractor. · of this. model wpuld sell for app~oximately $5,980.00 ' ,today. . . Price • • • ~4,200.00 _ "I , ' Write· for ColDJ)lete' -. _·. ·=: __ • ( --~(· --: r " ; ;•; • .;: . • ~ \. . ·-"~ ~ -~ ~-:::·'~ ._:: \ ,; ·_ t / ' ;:::-"'; •• •• ::•.• ~--7~::l'.~~~~:i~(1t "ALLIS-CHALMERS,;. ' Model "HD,-10" Di.:..ef' -~:\ '-;. : ,Tractor,· 7~~ ~~u_g_e,,,'_Seri_al N~. • i'3.t$2.: ~qi.Jipp;d -~ ./ ~ with. '~Bak~r:''. . Hydraulic ~gledozer. an.d a •~c~r-:.- ;_:,~:, • :o'~ Towing ·winch. ·A new .Tractor of:~,h.t~ ~odel.,'~1 ..: ..: .vould cost,· approximately $1 ~,so.0.9~-;.·i• tod~y·, - 't " ·i Originally purchased new· in 1947~ it has· wo~~:· B(?s>roxlm~t~ly :~e!~e,. m,011ths. . T~~ •!iC?Ur_ tfi~!~r.:nii_ reading_ is. 1,,2,3.0ji ho1,.1rs. Pre~ntly g~!ng~JbrRYQh.:;1;~ .. o~r shoi> _tryi,s" Ti-~cto,r wi II be •in goo~f:ioncli~i~·~.;'":f~ 1 If. winch$900.QO.. . •is"not• rei:iuired . deduct .. . . ·•: i J .~- 'S~ ,cI..:.::; •, Price ..........;,. _ , • $8,0_!0.0~;· ~f'{y: f •• :/ ·' • r: .~: :i ✓-~. t ,, \:, POWELL EQUlPlENT- Li~•-~gJ :,! )f.~Sed· ~lld. B ~e built~ltia.j_~i":~~Y: •'• "CATERPILLAR'~ -M~del,. ".D~" . Diesel·. 'Tractor, 56" • G~,YJ;Je,, _,:serial _2.H6325SP. • Eq':'ipp~d. ~ith ._ ~;~alderso,:a" Hydr<!ulic Angledozer. • Tr~or • }111s.,'. •'} recently. been .-9~rhauled in pur sh~P- a!"d, !"8W/ ~!- 1; · • parts totall_inQ :-appr~!111ately $2, 1oo.po. ,. inst~II~~-: ., ' . • Both Tract.or .and BJdldozor are in r"A:-l" CQndj~ / r< . tion • .and_- -a.:re ~n e~~&lle~t buy' for . a . -~11 ,{ I~~-- . ~ • .,.._ ... . . . ... _, •:,• . ,. .. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Log Book - Timber Operators' Association Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1953MayJuneLogBook Title A name given to the resource Log Book - May June 1953 Subject The topic of the resource Forest Products Industry Description An account of the resource Log Book, published by the Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association. May June 1953. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-05 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Shared with permission of the Ontario Forest Industries Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/433f525209e5db1339b5e5eaf9f5c34f.pdf 91396f5d9a987cf99eec95e0b7ce9bac PDF Text Text A New Feature SUPERVISORS STRIP • To be or not to be NIGHT FIRE-FIGHTING 7 • A Little History . of Interest to All Citizens • Aerial Mapp n9 • NEW FOREST LIBRARY BOOKS • CONSERVATION A U.S. Concept of an Economic Problem Mr. G'l' R. Sonley, Me.ro:t;hou Papel* Ydll-s of Can., Public Utilities Building, FORT .ARTHlJR, Ont-c,:•io. �PAGE 2 LOG BOOK HSERVICE AFTER SALES" TWIN CITY INDUSTRI MEMORIAL AVENUE EQUIPMENT LIMITED PORT ARTHUR �E 1954 _ PAGE 3 0G BOOK fhi,tm, OWE tli I Woo°cf!CE'9 ivision . Wa·tho-n·· . .Cor•P·•·····O·f·.....ca.natl•-Plldnt Port # flt<hlur~ Ontario STYFFE .......................... ............................................................. President H. S. MOSHER Secretary-Manager - T. S. JONES Published by Ontario Timber Operators' Edited by T. S. JONES Association Guest Lecturers at L. T.I. Following are the names of guest lecturers and their lecture topics. The Lakehead Technical Institute is indeed indebted to these men and the industries which co-operated in 111aking these lectures possible. Mr. D. C. Clark, N ipigon Lake Timber Company One Lecture logging poles, piling and tie blocks. Mr. T. C. Armstrong, Abitibi Power & Paper Company Limited One Lecture Camp location, layout and construction One Lecture Road layout and construction. Mr. J. Jameson, Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Limited Two Lectures - Mechanical logging of pulpwood. Mr. T. S. Jones, Manager, Northwestern Ontario Timber Operators' Association One Lecture Labour relations in the woods industry. 1 Riuer-Driues Get A Late Start y, as this message to members or our Assocwritten, we find ourselves basking in the sun st warm day we have experienced for many past year woods operators in general have ffered more from the vagaries of old man n they have for some years past. g in December we began to receive unpreow falls and by Christmas the scene in the e beautifcl to the eye, presented many probJ,arassed operator. Then came January with b-zero temperatures, followed by February those who went South wonder why they it was so unseasonably warm here. Just thought summer was around the corner, e month of March with more records for eratures. rch, the weather has continued to pre• 1ed problems to the operator and coupled above he has been further beset by the powers that be that costs are far too is too expensive and everything must r. the operators have taken all of this II continue to do so in the future. The ;Versatile fellow and takes a certain desurmounting his problems, no matter es. We believe it can be truthfully ral "Woodsmen are a hardy lot." it would do no harm to say that we abo.ut letting down our guard with vent1on. Up unti I now no self-res.have much success with all of the in the woods, but this picture can and "!e urge everyone to take the n .their planning to properly organt,on set-up. H. H. "Bert" Styffe. CONSUMPTION OF PAPER i: 120 pounds per year. 3se80 was pounds and in 1953 had jumped Weather held back the opening of river drives until May this year. Generally, many of these drives start about the middle of April. Drives this year will be held down the White River, the Pie River, the Jackfish River, the Nipigon River, Black Sturgeon River, Wolf River, Pine River, Pigeon River, and the Little Turtle River, all in the Lake Superior area. In the FortFrances area ending up at Rainy Lake is the Little Turtle drive, the Manitou area drive, the Seine River drive and the Dryberry Lake drive. ???? In the Kenora area, the Lake of the Woods drives end up at Kenora. In the Dryden area is the Wabigoon drive and in Woodsworhers Contribute to Red Cross - Woodsworkers recognize the Red Cross as a worthy cause. This is proven by the generous contributions to the Red Cross Campaign. Contributions by employees of the following companies are as follows: St. Lawrence Corporation Limited: . To Beardmore Branch of the Red Cross ............................ $880.90 To Nipigon Branch of the Red Cross ............................ 540.60 Total ....................... ......................... $1421.50 LongLac Pulp and Paper Company Limited: To LongLac Branch ... ······························-········-·-······ $1143.25 The following contributions were made to the Port Arthur Branch: Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Ltd., Woods Division Newaygo Timber Company Limited ................................ Abitibi Power & Paper Company Ltd., Woods Division Nipigon Lake Timber Company Limited ............................ Ontario Paper Company Limited ............................................ $945.15 $709.50 $711.00 $575.00 $546.50 CANADIAN FORESTRY ASSOCIATION TOURING NORTHWESTERN ONT ARIO SCHOOLS On May 3rd, Mr. Murray Dixon, Conservation Lecturer, Canadian Forestry Association of Ontario, started the Northwestern Ontario tour. During this tour he will visit schools in the larger centres of population such as: Cameron Falls Port Arthur Camp Robinson Terrace Bay Fort William Sioux Lookout Geraldton Dryden Upsala LongLac Kenora Atikokan Hearst Fort Frances Nipigon Kapuskasing Red Lake Red Rock �PAGE 4 LOG BOOK •,.-\ltefS l tire 7 PANAMA FLAME GUN Ignites solid line of fire as fast as a man can run .. . instant 'on' or 'off' flame .. . trigger action ... no preheating ... no generator. HARODIKE CANVAS RELAY TANK Self-supporting ... ready for immediate action ... ideal for relay pumping ... no spilling ... no clogging ... 150 and 300 U.S. gals. SATUROL Puts out fires faster .. . penetrates deeper ... diffuses faster ... ready for instant use ... premeasured charges for 5 gal. tanks. WATSON JACK & COMPANY LI Wajax House-1543 Crescent St., Montr 127 McIntyre Street, W., No Telephone 27. �LOG BOOK PAGE 5 2. He gets work done, but done harmonious•y. 3. He understands himself or tries to; know- ing what makes himself tick is just as im- portant as what makes other people tick. ot so long ago that foremen were their loud voices, ready fists, and sitions. Today, like the 70-hour sweatshop, and child labour, that eman has passed into history. And kely that anyone has mourned his was such a foreman's way of thin:<.ked upon himself as the "boss'', do any job on the operation better han anyone else; he could detect the first indication of slacking, w really plugging. foreman was a driver and gave ration to a worker who could the pace. A worker was just a that wielded an axe or a saw, loads a day to the landing, or any yards of road in so many If any so-and-so like what was dished out, he take the tote-road. Somebody ready to take his place. HIM CHANGE? happened that caused the disch foremen? The influences ustry genera fly were at work well. ion required a much larger workers. New, inexperienced to the woods. Competition men hard to get. It was Y be kept. It was neceshand le them differently. ism in the woods; here was had to contend with. deas on handling workers s from the mills, from hare many workers had man's job became more proved methods and manv they could no longer do e operation better than Were too numerous, and rhaps. and und themselves brought . team -their opinions •sted in planning, they So gradually the new new foreman. How does he 4. He understands employees, knowing that people need to be genuinely interested in their work to be satisfied, that people need to feel important and that their work is important. 5. He understands and appreciates and how to get along with them. unions 6. He obeys company rules and regulations himself and requires the same of others. 7. He understands how to give instruction. 8. He accepts responsibility for the safety of all his workmen. 9. He gives credit where due. 10. He is fair and just, playing no favourites. 11 He co-operates with other foremen and departments. 12. He is continually trying to improve nis skill in handling people. • And so on but from first to last he always remembers he is dealing with fellow human beings. And the Golden Rufe is still a good one. • Are there any of the old foremen left ? Is every foreman one of the new ? Or are most a little bit of both ? You can decide where you fit in. -•- J+,,,u,J c,,,p,1tu,ee4 l'Ju 0 o - ~ c,,.pl,o'fe•~ Informed supervisors are better able to get the work (Quality Production with Safety) done with co-operation and goodwill. Grievances generally disappear when logical explanations are given. The Log Book is publishing this "STRIP" with the idea of putting in one place some information about our industry, some ideas for employee-employer relations, etc., etc. Supervisors are invited to submit q"estions, problems, etc.,· involving the woods industry to the corumn and we will give our answer. Something troubling you? Ask us! Fun is like insurance get the more it costs. the older you Too much of this world is run on the theory that you don't need road manners if you are a five-ton truck. PROBLEM is anything that a Supervisor has to do something about. To deal with a PROBLEM effectively a supervisor needs KNOWLEDGE SKILL Knowledge plus practice SKILL. There are 5 major needs of a good supervisor so that he has SKILL. Job Instruction is one. Here are some tips on job instruction:• How do you get a new worker started on his job if he doesn't know what he is supposed to do ? This can be a tough question, but not if you, as a foreman, knO\. how to give instructions so that you can be sure your instructions will be carried out. 1. Experienced Workers If a worker has demonstrated beyond doubt that he understands and is capable of doing a good job, instructions on "how" to do the job are not required. Instructions to such workers can be limited to: What to do When to do it Where to do it. 2. Inexperienced Workers These present a definite challenge to a foreman. In planning his work he should allow plenty of time for this phase of his duties. He must: (a) plan his instructing (b) carry out his instructing using the best Job Instruction methods as in 3. 3. How to Instruct Step 1 - Prepare the worker Put him at ease State the job find out what he already knows about it. Get him interested in learning job. Place him in correct position. Step 2- Present the operation Tell and show and illustrate one important step at a time. Stress each key point. Give reasons "why". Instruct slowly, clearly, completely and patiently. No more than he can master. Repeat Question. (Why, what, where. when, who. how) to check. Make sure the learner really learns. Step 3 - Try out performance Have him do the job - correct errors. Have him explain each key point. Make sure he understands. Continue until you know he knows. Step 4- Follow up Put him on his own. Designate to whom he goes for help. Check frequently. Encourage questions. Taper off extraa coaching and close follow-up. IF THE LEARNER HASN'T LEARNED THE INSTRUCTOR HASN'T TAUGHT (Continued on Page 6) �LOG BOOK. PAGE 6 <JI,. CONTROLS AND REGULATIONS e For the first time in years the forest industries in 1953 were ab!e to operate without federal price controls. And while the threat of government regulations still exists to some degree, it is not at the moment the terrifying thing it was during the past twenty years. The theory of timber exhaustion so vigorously promoted by the Forest Service • and poorly informed conservation groups, has been exploded, partly through its own impartial studies. New timber inventories released in 1953, the development of tree farms, now aggregating over thirty million acres, and closer utilization indicate that growth and drain of timber in the United States is now very nearly in balance." -The Lumberman, March 25, 1954 USE OF HARDWOODS • The American Pulpwood Association reports: "The growing use of hardwoods in low wood pulp production is greatly aiding overall forestry practices directed towards maintaining sustained yield timber raw material for wood pulp and other wood products." From the Annual Report of a United States paper mill: "Cost reduction in many departments of the Mill resulted in an increase in earnings. Last year, by pulling in our belts, we regained slightly more than half of this drop in earnings and halted the steady decline which had continued for three years. An important contributor to our higher earnings last year was the greater use ;t local hardwood. Conversion of additional pulping equipment has been started. On completion of these projects we will be able to produce a much larger portion of our pulp from local hardwoods. On Ontario the Forest Inventory Reports show that very little of the hardwood species is being presently utilized. Some mills are using good quantities but on the overall there is a tremendous amount of hardwoods to be utilized in Ontario. Time marches on and the so-called 'weed' trees are becoming more valuable every day.) -•- • Every supervisor has something to do about costs and today it is a word that we are all hearing more and more. President rl. H. Styffe talked about costs at our Arinual Meeting of the Northwestern Ontario Timber Operators' Association in January. A.t the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association in Montreal, Mr. J. H. Merrill, well-known in Northwestern Ontario, (who was elected Chairman of the Woodlands Section, C.P.P.A, for the ensuing year) talked about costs. In Port Arthur at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Institute of Forestry, Mr. D. C. Everest's paper had much to say about cost of wood. In the section dealing with the United Sta~es (above) you can read where a U. S. mill President said: "by pulling in our belts." We have reached the stage where we are just competitive in some products and we are NOT competitive in others. We, in the woods industry, must "pull in our belts" and every supervisor from the top to the bottom and from the bottom to the top can help in studying this cost problem and doing everything possible to decrease same. If anyone is interested in reading the complete papers of any of the three people mentioned above, please request the paper desired from the Editor. -•- • The 1953-54 season has just been completed and the opening drives for the 195455 season are delayed by bad weather. The last season was a better season than the previous one and slightly more men were employed during the year. The outlook for 1954-55 is still uncertain but it is believed that production in the woods industry in Northwestern Ontario will be about the same level as last year. The forecast for the Hearst area is that production will be down but slight increases in other areas in Northwestern Ontario should still keep the overall pulpwood pproduction level about the same as last year. The outlook for lumber and ties at the moment is clouded and it may be that production of both these products will be less than last yecir. However, production of pulo wood will be up a little and it is expected that the level of employment established last year will be maintained. e ~ Ccono COST OF LIVING • As of April 1, 1954, the Consu Index stood at 115.6, an increase previous month of . 1 . During the a very slight drop in the food f more than offset by increases in t hold operation" and "other comm services" factors. The shelter fa remained constant. For comparison sumer Price Index as of April 1, at 114.6. i UNEMPLOYMENT • The National Employment reported 569,000 applications rnent as of March 1 8, 1954. T increase of 10,800 over the prev Again the number of applications Canada increased, while a fairly decline was reported west of the particularly in British Columbia. ations on file in the correspondi l 953 numbered 408,000. WAGES IN MANUFACTURING • As of February l, 1954, week earnings in manufacturing This figure was some .7% belo month but was l .6% higher responding month last year. LABOUR INCOME • The total labour income ruary, 1954, totalling $947 crease of seven millions ov month. This figure was som all-time high of September, 1 ada's labour income topped mark. LABOUR MARKET • In the week ending the labor force in Canada Of the available labor fore worked less than 35 hours week and an additional 318 The breakdown of the "I worked" group included who nor ma Ily worked pa short time, 10,000 laid week, 12,000 out of w weather, and 30,000 off -•- -•- WHAT IS A PROBLEM 1 (Continued from Page 5 4. "WHY" DO IT With both inexperienced and experienced workers, instructions should include "why" something needs to be done. This will satisfy a natural curiosity on the part of the worker, and helps to gain his co-operation and sympathy, and possibly forestall resentment resulting from a change. -•Money shouldn't be called dough. • At the isfatcre, the and Forests 1953, was 1954 session of the Ontario LegReport of the Minister of Lands for the year ending March 31st, submitted. Anyone interested in a copy of the "Highlights of the Report" an dthe "Statis tical Report" may secure a copy by writing to the Queen's Printer, Toronto, Ontario. Immigrants arriving totalled 168,868, a 3 1952. British !sles, came 35,015. New arrival the year amounted to sticks to your fingers. The best throw of the dice is to throw them away. Immigration fr land, Ireland, Scotia showed a 10 per c vious year. Too many people quit looking for work when they find a job. A short speech may not be the best speech, but the best speech is a short one. Some 9,379 United States. Dough -•- �LOG BOOK ease hep 1d fa nth mo fac son, 1, 19 PAGE 7 Euclid Tractor and Semi-Trailer The Tractor is powered with a 27 5 H.P. "Cummins" Diesel Motor. Trailer is 40 feet long and 12 feer wide. Trailer can be modified for different length pulpwood and logs for various operations - load capacity 50 tons. Designed especially by Euclid for G. H. Godsall Equipment Ltd. in an effort to obtain a unit suitable for the Pulp and Paper industry in Canada on long hauling on all-weather road direct from bush operations to mill site. ~all, write or wire ■ Godsall Equipment Ltd. PORT ARTHUR, Oil ARIO �LOG BOOK PAGE 8 NORTHWESTERN ONT ARIO HISTORY - SHOULD BE READ BY ALL CITIZENS. A ROTATION AND MORE AGO By D. M. Fisher When we talk of rotations, the 70 to 125 years it marks off in the future seems very long, but it is not quite so impressive if we remember that it is well over two cycles, actually 295 years, since the first white man, Pierre Radisosn, began to probe into the northern watershed of Lake Superior. Several years ago the writer had the pleasure of scanning some of the oldest records written in this part of Canada. These are trading post journals and diaries kept at the Hudson's Bay Company's offices in London, England. The impression one gets from any of these journals, whether written l 00 or 150 years ago, is that the job of getting fur through the Indians, was so dominant in the traders' minds that they never noticed the forests, or more particularly, the make-up of the forests. For example, reading over 15 years of the Fort William post journals, from 1818 on, failed to show one reference to Kakabeka Falls or to any chief features of the landscape. There are many complaints about the "poor country" west to Rainy Lake; even the "bleak" country around Nipigon and Sturgeon Lake could support more Indians and produce more fur. At the 1951 census, 4,039 Indians registered in Thunder Bay and Algoma districts. In 1850 there were 1,240 Indians recorded with the Crown as living around Lake Superior from the Sault to Pigeon River. A French estimate of 1737 stated there were 470 warriors from Lake Abitibi to the Nipigon, and only 60 warriors in the entire Kaministiquia valley area. It is obvious from these figures that the natives of our region did not flourish unti I a white society began to shape the coun-try. The Fort William journals of the decade 1815 1825 show the natives rarely gathered in numbers over 200, even at annual pow-wows. Furthermore, there were always cases of near-starvation or worse in the first three months of each year, especially if the Welcome Islands fisheries were poor- and normally, they seemed to be so. Because the Lake Superior Indians had to subsist on rabbit and fish (there were few moose and caribou, and no deer at all) they could not reach a living standard comparable to the deer-and buffalo-hunting Indians to the South and distant West. Reports from posts at the Pie and at Michipicoten strike a similar dour note of primitive man eking a miserable existence and begging for food each winter at the trader's door. Often the trader went short himself. In 1830 the Fort William post had achieved the cultivation of 30 acres of land; that year it produced 1500 bushels of potatoes, 70 of barley and l O of pease - hardly enough to keep many going. In sum, the Lake Superior country, when in that state of nature so beloved of many conservationists, was a harsh place, offering scant hope of expansion. The fact that Northwestern Ontario was co ed . a barrier and a debit can be seen in how t personnel tailed off to scant numbers after 1821 the North West Company of Montreal and the son's Bay Company amalgamated. Thereafter, t den area for furs, which fringed the northern p was tapped exclusively from Hudson Bay; Fort W Nipigon and the North shore slipped into near except for the odd mining venture until the CP road began to move through. One of the chief ments of opponents of the CPR was that, even lands of the prairies were not worth the task a den of the barren, rocky barrier north and west Superior. Occasionally, in the l 870's and 18 exciting passage of troops west to the Riel r or the finding of a silver mine focussed m interest on this area. As the prairies were by farmers the Lakehead prospered as an entr supplies going west and grain moving east. T flurries of mining enthusiasm, none of which much real wealth aside from the Silver Isl After the railroad's advent some slight sawestablished and around the turn into this c thusiasm kindled for the agricultural possibili clay land near Dorion, Slate River, and west and Wabigoon. The resultant farms have n an equivalent in produce for the work and they engendered. Thus Northwestern Ontario's first lure to fur, was not sustained, its mines were never. stantial, and its transportation activities c illiate the hinterland at divisional points a Lakehead an economy that was not based indigenous except our distances. For ov of its known history- until, in fact, the er industry developed, Northwestern Onta tained by driblets of income from fur, I gold, flour-milling, and the transportati None of these could support a truly s development in communities and people. Now that we have this knowledge, ironic that two rotations have been man did not know they were there or ho The ·question we can ask is: if w great resource can we hope for any lement it? Furs, lumber, transportation, industry are our ancillaries, and promis~ in the future. The bright promise, 1 other major possibi I ity, is mineral . wd itowadge rush and Steep Rock remin . u a chance that nickel, copper, zinc, may sti 11 move forward as stout a~soc• bastions of our economy and society count on them as certain an d •it •is log that we lavish our care on the resou ti I our own generation- pul'p. I �PAGE 9 LOG BOOK N. Kissich Elected As Chairman was ho ~r 18 md 3fter, thern Fort 1 C. J. Campbell, S. White and R. I. Young. A very successful banquet attended by members of Parliament, Chamber of Commerce representatives, newspaper Editors and others was held. Unfortunately, Mr. D. C. Everest, Chairman of the Board, Marathon Corporation, was prevented by weather conditions from being present at the meeting but his address was ably presented by Mr. P. V. LeMay. The film "Budworm City" compl_eted the program. The Annual meeting of the Northwestern Ontario on, Canadian Institute of Forestry, was held in Arthur recently. R. I. Young, Chairman opened the meeting and an sting program was held. he Financial Report was presented by Secretary Kissick and auditors appointed for 1954. Tree Farm Certification Committee consisting Mark Cressman as Chairman, H. H. Styffe, Geo. •nridge, Geo. Ashendon and R. I. Young were This Certification Committee is to work in ~tion with the Canadian Forestry Association of the Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce and 'terested organizations in certifying tree farms hwestern Ontario. • e meeting approved the action of members in ting articles to the LOG BOOK and this co-op is to be continued for the year 1954. ong other business discussed was: ree Planting Committee oundary Revisions following formation of the ake of the ' Woods Section. ongLac Sub-Section pire Forestry Association enewable Resources Congress dvertising for "Forestry Chronicle" ection of Officers for 1954-55. N. Kissick was elected Chairman for 1955; . Kantola, Vice-Chairman and Councillors~ Employees Enjoy Social Euening Profits from the camp canteens and safety awards financed an evening of dancing and entertainment for the employees of Camps 43 and 54 of the LongLac Pulp and Paper Company Limited. A capacity turnout enjoyed the event which was held in the Canadian Legion Hall, LongLac on April 2nd. Dancing continued 'til the "wee ho1,.1rs" of the morning Excellent catering was provided by Mrs. Austin St. Croix,while an active entertainment committee of Mr. Ray Matson, Ike Maki was headed by Mr. Tom Ballantyne. Research Committee Meets N. F. Lyon, Chairman of the Northwestern Ontario Committee on Co-ordinated Research recently circulated a very timely paper giving information on 1953 research projects and the silvicultural projects proposed for 1954. The Committee on Co-ordinated Research held a meeting in Port Arthur on Apri I 29th. THE NORTHERN ENGINEERING & SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED ONTARIO PATENT-41135-6 CANADA CANADIAN PATENT APPLIED FOR TREE-LENGTH SLASHER AND LOADER Nesco Equipment Ensures - Economical, Speedy, Continuous Operatio~ �LOG BOOK PAGE 10 Newaygo Timber Company Limited Adopts Organizational Plan for Safety Worh The Newaygo Timber Company have put into effect the plan recommended by the Lumbermen's Safety Association. Camp Safety Committees have been formed with the foremen and clerks as leaders and with employees represented -on the committee. to complete the form, the Committee must, of sity, discuss the accident in question and quite will bring out pertinent information as to caus effect. Camp ~ommittees were instructed tq ho weekly meetings and shortly after the instruction out, all camps had organized their committees an ~eld their first. meeting. Meetings have been instructed and in all cases the Minutes were wel ten up and many _intelligent suggestions were re (Continued on Page 12) First step in the adoption of the plan was to issue instructions to all supervisory staff outlining the organization and what was expected of each of them. Two ring binde_rs were_ made for each camp; one to hold camp committee minutes and instruction bulletins; the other for safety information and statistical bulleti!'ls. The ~amp clerk, as Secretary of the Camp Committee, was instructed on how to write up the min'utes of meetings and a form was drawn up for the Camp Committee to complete on compensable accidents. This form is much more complete than the Workmen's Compensation Board Form 7 and in order Attractive FIRST QUALITY Swedish Mad PULPWOOD S THE JOHANSSON NO. 60 Supt. Art Wiley inspecting the First-Aid Work. "Unconditionally Guaranteed" ONE INCH WIDE In lengths 30 11 - 36 11 - 42" IT'S THE STEEL ! THE EVEN TEMPER THE EXTRA TH IN BACK STRAIGHT AND TRUE That stands out in every saw an "SMOOTH AND EASY CU DISTRIBUTORS WALBY & C,O. L Mr. Eric Sliter and Class at Lumbermen's Safety Association First-Aid program at Newaygo operations. 141 ST. PETER STREET . M �- >'" .'. ....• • .,.~. ·:.•·~ tq hold ructions :tees and been held ere well ... •'•.. - - - - - - - , r?';, :• ... , .. ··- > ·, ·~= •... ;. •.. ··· . •• =·=· ..• ··.·: ;\ :.: > .. ·::·. : ·, . ..-::· I 1 I �I LOG BOOK PAGE 12 Hat Saues life Ontario Pulp g Paper Mahers' Safety Association Hold Annual Meeting At the Annual Meeting of the Ontario p Paper Maker's Safety Association, Mr. G. M. and R. A. Kenshol were elected Chairman and Chairman respectively, of the Woods Safety Re and Development Committee. Abrasive paint on axe handles, protective wear, buoyant vests, plastic go~;iles and safety h were all discussed. The following resolutions were adopted: Abrasive Paint on Axe Hand'les:- "In view of th 'siderable body of favourable experience reported moved, seconded and carried that the committee' r mend that each company when purchasing axe specify that they be dipped in abrasive paint, ably red or orange in colour, for a distance of 8" from the end." HISTORY On Apri I 14th, 1954, Paul Michaud, a cutter at Camp 43, LongLac Pulp and Paper Company Limited, , was struck on the head by a large spruce tree which ·crushed the front of the safety hat. Paul lost one week from work due to a sore and stiff neck. DESCRIPTION OF OCCURRENCE Paul had felled a large spruce which hung up in a poplar. He then felled a jackpine across the spruce to knock it down but both trees remained suspended. He then attempted to fall the poplar and while doing so both the spruce and jackpine fell. Paul saw them start to fall but deep snow prevented his escape. He looked up so that he might dodge the falling trees and the top of the spruce struck his safety hat. The stub of a broken branch caused the damage shown in the picture. NEWAYGO TIMBER COMPANY LIMITED ADOPTS ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN FOR SAFETY WORK (Continued from Page 1 0) l'n the summary of camp meetings, a point is made of recognizing those members making suggestions and, if possible, making them a part of the company regulations. _ Proof of the enthusiasm of the Newaygo employees in safety work has been illustrated by the large number that took the first-aid course at Mead, Mosher and Hearst, Ontario. These classes were put on by the Lumbermen's Safety Association and the participants included supervisory staff, garage workers, crane operators, house-wives and some bush workers. Camp Committee Minutes are circulated to all Committee members and the Newaygo Timber Companywill be only too glad to pass on to anyone interested, detai Is of their accident prevention, safety, and health plan. LON(iLAC PULP AND PAPER COMPANY WINS'° SAFETY TROPHY It has been announced that the LongLac Pulp and Paper Company won the Charles H. Sage Safety Trophy !for 1953. Protective Footwear:- "The following resoluti duly moved, seconded and adopted: Whereas r experience clearly shows that safety footwear injuries, this committee recommends that its use in woods operations be encouraged and e by al I reasonable means and that further expe tion and testing with the nylon-lined type of be carried out with a view to improving them possible, reducing their cost." •!•~~~~c~,._.c,....-c,._.c~....«•.-..c~~,..-.c Learn English! Lernt Englisch ! I leert Engels! I I Oppikaa Englantia ! I I Oppike Inglese leelt I Apprenez l'Anglais! I I I Apprendete la Lingua I I I I I I I I I I I I I i Classes in English and Citizenship ~ay ized for New Canadians employed 1n rations. Text books will be provided and an paid· by the Community Program~es the Ontario Department of Education For assistance, ask your camp cClerk request through the company to 0111 grammes Branch, Ontario DepartmW ation, 400 Catherine Street, fort H. E. Thomas, Represent Community Programmes Ontario Department of i I I ' ·- •:, .....,~,,._.,>4119<) . . . . . ) ~ ). . . .(). . . .( ~ ) ~ ) - - - ( ) . _ . , . . . . , . �LOG BOOK PAGE 13 Safety ing '.)ntario G. M. dopted: 2-Way Radio used in police cruisers Is a vital factor in highway or metropolitan police operations. II aircraft, equipped with 2-Way lo, are in direct, instant touch with I towers. I • Dltles, with widespread mobile Y on 2-Way Radio for instant lcations. In widespread lumber and pulp operations, often as much as 100 miles in the bush, twoway radio is playing a major role. Accidents and costly operation stoppages - that once were fatal or took days or weeks to rectify-are now overcome with radio in a matter of a few hours. I .......... ' (0 . ~I\ operations In many Every branch of Canadian industry with widespread operations will find G-E 2-Way Radio the fastest, most economical way to co-ordinate their efforts. This highly-efficient, moderately-priced radio equipment will provide substantial savings in money and time, speed work and increase efficiency. To learn how G-E 2-Way Radio can help you-contact your nearest C-G-E office, or write to: Mobile Radio Sales, Electronic Equipment Department, Canadian General Electric Co; Ltd., 830 Lansdowne Ave., Toronto, Canada. 731W-254 GENERAL• ELECTRIC COMPANY• LIMITED. �PAGE 14 LOG BOOK Forest Fire Fi9htin9 Twenty-four Hours A Day By Wm. Eden Among fire-fighters there are some who do not believe in night fire-fighting, and there are others who are not sure but believe that it is not practical. Seasonal lumberjacks have been known to remark that it is foolish to attempt travelling through the bush after dark. Instructive literature is in existence in Canada today which teaches fire-fighters to avoid night firefighting. Undoubtedly, great blunders have occurred while attempting night fire-fighting in the past; yet in the same past, haven't even greater blunders occurred during day fire-fighting? On forest fires fought by competent men using the proper equipment, we have come across no records to show that night fire-fighting has failed where day fire fighting may have succeeded. If those who speak and act against night fire-fighting are more in the right, then we presume that those who insist on the opposite must be more in the wrong. - Vice versain either case the issue at hand may well be a lot more significant than is generally realized. The following relates to an organization of firefighters, who, if they have had any previous doubts, now clash sharply with those who do not favour night fire-fighting. Some even suggest that the purveyors of this school of thought are unwittingly promoting larger forest fires. Within the past eight years, incidents have occurred on training sessions and on actuai fires which have overwhelmingly led to these convictions. Not long ago a group of ten town-folk with little bush experience • took a short course in map-reading, pacing and compassing. They were part of a voluntary fire crew which was quite adept at hand Iing fire equipment from previous training. A few days later these men split into three groups to travel by night from three widely separated points of departure to a small lake, one and one-half miles distant. The equipment to be packed consisted of a motor-pump, tool box, five gallons of gas, one thousand feet of fire-hose, various hand-tools, and a food pack. Each man had a flashlight and each group had a compass. The routes were a little more hazardous than ordinarily encountered in cross-country travel. At some sections, to get through the windfall and underbrush, the men had to travel horizontally. In one hour and forty minutes ·all three groups arrived right on location. The pump was set up and one thousand feet of ground was thoroughly wetted down. Coffee and lunch was cooked in the traditional style to wind up the exercise. A very burning incident, illustrating the point in question, occurred during a fire which at one stage was being fought by an inadequate number of men. The same day reinforcements o fsome fifty men arrived. The time was late in the afternoon, and the fresh crew was quite prepared to go in the same night and work twenty-four hours if necesasry. The fire boss in charge decided NO. "Not tonight boys, we'll hit "The subject of night fire-fighting was disc ·sed at the Department of Land's and Forests - I dustry Forest Protection meeting in Port Arth recently. At that time, J. C. Dillon, Forest Protec • Supervisor, Department of Lands and Forests e phatically stated that the Ontario Departme~t Lands and Forests firmly believed in fire-figh at night. Mr. Dillon said, 11There are many ti when fire can be brought under control at n and all our Department officials and rangers fully aware of our belief in this. Our policy carry round the clock fighting wherever possi An article. "Forest Protection in Ontario' Mr. J. C. Dillon, was printed in the February of the Ca.nadian Geographical Journal. Mr. quoted several examples of fires being foug night. Anyone wishing a copy of this article, get in touch with the Editor. her early in the morning. 11 He also pulled ou sonnel who were already on the fire line to g night's rest to hit her early in the mornin you'e guessed it. By morning, several thou of hose were burned up, the fire jumped th trac~s, and was miles away. Our fire boss is an adherent to this school of thought. Out of some ten fires within the last over half were knocked out and some mop ing the hours of darkness. An outstandin the Healy Creek fire. This one could be as the beginning of a real conflagration. previous days the fire hazard meter stood a A man would kick up dust walking through Conditions were what is known as "explosi The outbreak came at 11 :30 p.m.old slash. Some fifty men with equipmen a distance of a little over a half-mile from road. First one pump, then another was actually required double hose lines in e to get ahead of this one. Back pump and could not get near enough to do any 9 fell back hehind the nozzle men. The h in this instance proved a prime factor in nozzle men to advance by holding the them. In area, this was only a small fire, two acres when attacked and five acres ded and held . Here was a clear cut ca line making fire nipped in the bu? duri It went down in the records as a minor event died into obscurity. On the other hand, supposing ~~e on this same fire had been of a d,f_ thought and action. "Rest well ton• will hit her early in the morning." Th doubt had this trend been fol lowed same administration would have bedco~e fighters. They would have .then a mrn (Continued on Page l S) �Y - JUNE 1 LOG BOOK EST FIRE FIGHTING New Type Fire Extinguisher For Use With Power Saws EMTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY (Continued from Page 14) : Prot Forest partm fire-fi many :rol at ire-fighters battling thousands of acres. Possibly names would have appeared in the limelight and their advice would have carried great weight in ire-fighting circles because of the great fires they fought. We ask: how far-fetched is this type of sing? iners work underground by head lamps, very in more hazardous places than those encountered bush. In a claim-staking rush prospectors have nown to stake by night where lines are compasd blazed so they may be mapped or located on Some companies carry on night logging operwhere loggers use the miners' head-lamps. gether from experimentation and pertinent inon, we are inclined to go along with those who n the following: ere some kind of organization exists and proper ipment is used, night fire-fighting is often more ctive and more economical than day fire-fight- rticle, re dormant night fires are burning themselves it is not wasted effort to patrol these and fretly help these fires with shovel, back pump, zzle to burn themselves out. t fire-fighters can produce considerably more se of less turbulence in the air, because of igher humidity, and because of the cooler air II not fatigue as he would during the heat of y. fires require suppression action twenty-four a day. (By shift crews wherever possible.) • The flashlight is being replaced by the nient light-weight head-lamp which is powr flashlight batteries and is compar~tively -0--- _rtment of Lands and Forests are this training program and it arr~nQements haven't been made I d1tsnct office be contacted and • At the Forest Protection Meeting held in Hearst recently the meeting was told about the "Ansul Emergency Fireman. 11 The Ansul Emergency Fireman will definitely extinguish a larger fire in oil, grease, gas, paper or wood than will other units of a similar size. This type of fire extinguisher was recommended for use with power saws and it is suggested that companies test this Ansul Emergency Fireman and compare it to other types on the market. Forest Fire Film Shown in Maine, U.S.A. A letter was received by the Association as follows: Dear Sir: We are returning the film "Fighting Forest Fires in Northwestern Ontario" to Port Arthur as per instructions on the customs declaration. This is a very fine film and our woods supervisors, foremen and forest fire prevention department join i n expressing their appreciation of your courtesy in loaning us this film. Yours truly, J. H. Heuer Technical Director By: Earl M. Bruce, Safety Engineer. Great Northern Paper Company, Millinocket, Maine, U.S.A. Don't forget to show this film again and again in your camps this summer. Repetition Makes Perfect Ouebec Tightens Forest Fire Regulations strict office of the Department of Lands Port Arthur has arranged for pump crew rams to be held in eight of the district May and early June. in PAGE 15 willing is sugby this details nd Operation of eeting anic~ and supervisory personnel attenmaintenance and operation of mechat Camp 226 Provincial District Abr Company Limited. ' Forest Protection Supervisor, Mr. M. mechanical supervisor of the Lakeon, spoke on the subject "Maintenof Power Pumps used by the Abir Company" and also spoke of the hf the fire-hose with which the one of the operating camps. Approval of a bill aimed at protection of Quebec's forests from destruction by fire was given by the provincial legislature last month. The bill stipulates that anyone convicted of having caused a forest fire, through fault or negligence, will be forbidden to travel through forest areas for one year. In addition to forbidding anyone to smoke while walking through the forest, the bill also forbids smoking in automobiles in these regions. Penalties provide for three months in jail or a maximum fine of $100.00, in addition to the loss of permission to travel through the woods for one year. "People must realize that forests are our main wealth," Premier Duplessis stated. "The forests are the only resource that can renew themselves. They protect the soil, prevent floods, and must be protected at all costs. It's necessary to have severe penalties." . In addition to penalties for those convicted of smoking while travelling through ~·he woods, the new bill forbids the estal.ilishment of sawmills on crown lands, or within one mile of such lands, without the written permission of the Department of Lands and Forests. Also, any person who does not take the necessary measures to prevent fire spreading from his land to neighboring lands is liable on a summary conviction to a fine of up to $200.00 or a maximum imprisonment of six months. Former legislation requiring locomotives to be equipped with spark arrestors was extended to include all cars in the train. Penalties for violation of regufations involving trains will be a maximum of $1,000. Specific infractions mentioned in the .bill include smoking while walking or driving through the woods, dropping matches, cigarettes, cigars, burning tobacco, wads from fire-arms, or any other burning substance. �PAGE 16 LOG BOOK Spruce falls Bundles Pulpwood Originally designed and developed trailers were made by the Spruce Falls Power & Paper Company Limited last year. Seven King trailers were built and began operating in mid-December. The trailers were hauled by 5-ton trucks and equipped with electric brakes control led in the cabs of the trucks. These trailers are 28 feet long, 8 feet wide and carry six 1-cord bundles of 4 foot wood per trip. Each -bundle is individually wrapped with a ¾" chain sling for use in delivery, and also in the mechanical loading and unloading operations. The trucks were hauling from Camp 76 to the conveyor in the mill yard, a distance of 22 miles, 11 miles on the ice roads and 11 miles on the highway. Some 13,500 cords of 4' pulpwood were delivered at an average of 350 cords a day. The trailers were designed to handle only 4' wood, but due to their very successful performance, plans are being made to adapt them to handle wood of longer lengths. This picture was taken at the Intermediate Landing. The wood was separated on the 4 foot racks by means of pickets. For the entire haul these bundles averaged 1. l cords. '.~t:~{t.~ ;:, ~ ..,~>t-- ~-<~,: ., .:: .,,. . . This sho bundles bunting to the p ' , This shows the hau~ing unit en route to the mill. L-5 series of King Trailer being 2 feet longer and gate at our request. The trailer floor was plan 4" x 6" timbers on the outside edge, the 6" side ----o---- I Call 3-8323 i CONSOLI DAT PRESS f I 137 SOUTH MAY STREET I This shows the crane stockpiling when the trucks were not at the Intermediate Landing. The trucks hauled day and night. I WE ARE ANXIOUS TO HE WITH YOUR PRINTING PR •:•--------------..--7 �LOG BOOK puts the pressure on The Law of Osmotic Pressure.· The passing of a solution of higher concentration into a solution of lower concentration when separated by a semi-permeable membrane. In that definition lies the secret of the flow of the sap to the highest branches while the tree is growing. It also defines the natural pressure which is the basis of the "Osmose" method of wood preservation. Naturally and inevitably, "Osmotic Pressure" is established through the high concentration of the ttOsmose" preservatives when applied to green wood. The low concentration of the sap or moisture present in all types of wood is completely penetrated and the preservatives are also carried in to good portions of the heartwood. "Osmotic Pressure" has been measured to develop up to 329 pounds per squ~_re _inch! What simpler way is there to preserve wood? Mopped, dipped or sprayed on by unsk,illed labour, on the job, Nature takes over to provide sure, safe protection •against rot and decay. Widely used by Federal and Prov.incial Governments, leading Mines and Pulp and Paper Companies. 18 years of experience and the treatment of 750,000,000 board feet of wood of all description give evidence to the fact that "Osmose" extends the life of any wood 3 to 5 times. Use "Osmose': products for green wood ... "Pentox" products for dry wood. For cleanJ paintable. fire-retardant preservation of wood, con.rult our Free Service Department. PAGE 17 �PAGE LOG BOOK 18 Annual Meeting of Lumbermen's Safety Association Held in North Bag Timber Cullers Hold Annual Meetings Northwestern Ontario Timber Cullers' Association Len Neva was named president for 1954-55 and other members of the new slate of officers are: George Murray, vice-president; J. R. Denley, reelected Secretary; and Di rectors George Hubbard, Jim Savas, C. W. Macl nnes, Mason Pennock, Len Hawkins and Tom Kelly. The meeting was high-lighted bY. an address by Colonel R. H. Bliss of the Nipigon Lake Timber Com-pany Limited. Colonel Bliss spoke of the tremendous growth of the outlying communities in this part of Ontario, which he has seen first-hand over the past 35 years. Colonel Bliss concluded a very interesting and informative address with an appeal for greater awareness of fire hazards in the bus.h Mr. D. R. Young of Elk Lake, Ontario, was el President of the Association. Northwestern Ontario director, H. S. Mosher re-elected. Directors M. Cochran, S. Farlinger' W. Austin sti II have two yea rs to serve on the Boa Mr. B. F. Avery, President of the KVP Co Limited gave the main address at the meeting. Avery stressed that industrial accidents were the ponsibility of employers and it was the business 0 players to guide a safety program and guard the, ployees against accidents. Special tPreu-fire' Issue A special 'Prevent Forest Fi res' issue of t BOOK was circulated early in May. This spec dealt with the prevention, detection and su of forest fires and gave suggestions as to means by which companies can help in th aspects of the forest fire problem. Western Region Timber Cullers' Association The Annual Meeting of the Timber Cullers' Association of Ontario (Western Region) was held in Dryden recently. There was an excel lent turn-out from Red Lake Fort Frances, Kenora, Vermilion Bay, Dryden and point~ east. Jack Minor of Kenora was elected President. Other officers elected are: Secretary-Treasurer, Harold Redding, Kenora; Members of Executive, William Whiddon and J. Knnutinen. After the meeting a very enjoyable banquet was held at the Riverview Lodge where short speeches from the guests and many good stories of the old days in the lumber camps were told. The next get-together is scheduled for October in Kenora. Scholarships Awarded · At the Annual Convocation Exercises Lakehead Technical Institute held in Port A in May, Mr. G. A. Leachman was awarded t scholarship given by .the Northwestern 0 ber Operators' Association. Mr. Donald Gilder -won the annual $2 arship donated by Marathon Paper Mills Limited. Machinery. Rental lnquir~es lnvit Pluu.e, 'lt/;11,e M 'Jt/uie , Vulca1 Machinery &Equipment CUMBERLAND STREET at McVICAR CREEK PHONE 4-2483 PORT AR �PAGE 19 LOG BOOK \Y - JUNE 1 y ;. Mosher 1"6 ~ru:14 gal/_. 1 Farlinger n the Boar KVP Com meeting. were the "Gas Is Best By Test" usiness of uard their For Timber Camps, large or small - a size for every need. he GARLAND eavy Duty ropane Gas Range The savings and efficiency of a camp or catering operation using Automatic Propane is phenomenal As an exampleA 100-men camp operator usually ~~~ enjoys savings in excess of $110 per month. Fuel costs are ¼ to 1¼ cents Jer meal.f Let us show you some el the performance records. n excellent Heavy Duty Unit with Hot le, 2 open burners and 1 Automatic • Ideal for 50 - 70 man camp . . Any combination of griddles, Hot Top e e e ultiple Automatic Ovens available to e NO ASH OR DIRT FULLY AUTOMATIC OVENS FAST AND EFFICIENT AND ABOVE ALL - ECONOMY CYLINDER OR BULK DELIVERY WRITE, PHONE or WIRE THERI PROPANE GAS CO. LTD. FORT WILLIAM, ONTARIO PHONE 2-5318 �LOG BOOK Page 20 FOREST LIBRARY OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO The following list covers some books recently added to the library. If you would care to borrow them: or books on any other topic relating to forestry, write the librarian. Loans are for two weeks, renewable by post-card. Many foresters are taking advantage of our mailing-loan serv1.:e on periodicals. If any readers of the LOG BOOK are interested in this service, the librarian will be pleased to forward a list of the periodicals and a note on the lending arrangements. Ainsworth and Bisby DICTIONARY OF THE FUNGI Oxford, Commonwealth Agriculture Bureau, 1954 A new edition of the standard fungi dictionary. ~merican Pulpwood Association EQUIPMENT HANDBOOK This loose-leaf volume describes most logging equipment and follows new developments closely. Davis, K. P. AMERICAN FOREST MANAGEMENT N. Y., McGraw-Hill; 1954 A new work embracing forest management in a wide sense, after the fashion of Matthews, the "cost control" man. Dilworth, J. R. LOG SCALING AND TIMBER CRUISING Corvallis, Ore., 1952 Books on cruising are rare. This is a good one, though part of its emphasis is on West Coast problems. Isenberg, I. H. PULPWOODS OF UNITED STATES AND CANADA Appleton, Wis., Institute of Paper Chemistry, 1950 Ontario Department of Lands and Forests WHITE PAPER ON FORESTRY, 1954 This controversial item will be, or should to many foresters. Pinchot, Gifford BREAKING NEW GROUND N. Y., Harcourt, Brace, 1947 The autobiography of perhaps the greatest American ester. It makes up into a stimulating history American forestry. Pulp and Paper Research Institute of Canada DIRECTORY OF WOODLAND RESEARCH, Montreal, A survey, project by project: of most woodland going on in Canada. It is to be kept up-to-date. Quenouille, M. INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS, London, Butterworth, 19 Recommended to us as the best possible book for ester applying statistiics to phases of his work. Reimann, L. INCREDIBLE SENEY Ann Arbor, Northwoods Pub., 1954 Good recreational reading about the lumber town in Michigan. Trippensee, R. • WILD-LIFE MANAGEMENT; FURBEARERS, AND FISH. N. Y. McGraw-Hill, 1953 Latest volume of work covering entire field of management. Canadian species, Canadian probl well covered. Jenny, Hans FACTORS OF SOIL FORMATION N. Y., McGraw-Hill, 1941 Discussion of time, parent material, topography, climate, and organisms as soil-forming factors. Wilson, E. B. INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH N. Y., McGraw-Hill, 1953 Some chapter titles suggest the book's range: statement of a research problem; Searching ture; Design of experiments; Classification, sam measurement; Analysis of experimental data; and randomness. Lyon, T. L. THE NATURE AND PROPERTIES OF SOILS N. Y., Macmillan, 1952 This makes an excellent introduction to anyone turning to a study of soils. There are chapters on vapor and liquid losses of soil moisture; soil air; soil temperature; soil acidity and alkalin}ty; and oonstiltuents such as lime, nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Zumwalt, E. V. TAXATION AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTIM FORESTRY IN CONNECTICUT New Haven, Yale University, 1953 Though this focusses on an area with to Northwestern Ontario, there are many pag discussion on hazards, markets, and taxes tha to anyone owning wooded property. Maine University INDUSTRIAL LECTURES ON PULP AND PAPER N. Y., Lockwood Trade Journal, 1953 More than half this book is given to pulpwoods and pulping processes including a clear, readable treatment of semi-chemical pulping. Hagglund, E. THE CHEMISTRY OF WOOD N. Y., Academic Press, 1951 This is a translation of a noted European consider it the best single-volume pres~n field, especially for its treatment of pulpi It's Boating time -- time for famous Johnson Motors and dependable Peterborough Boats l Whatever you desire in boats, canoes or Johnson Outboards you'll find .. them available NOW at Marshall - Wells. Ask for a free catalogue on . both Peterborough Bo_ats and 1954 Johnson Outboards. MARSHALL-WELLS • WRITE, WIRE or PHONE FOR FULL PARTICULARS TODAY PORT ARTHUR, ONT. �1954 PAGE 21 LOG BOOK • Why Borden's Trumilk is the Ideal Milk for your Camp 1. All the food value of fresh whole milk! rork. 4. For drinking, cooking and every other milk use! Just add TRUMILK to cold water, mix, and in a jiffy, you have milk ready for drinking. TRUMILK is excellent, too, in soups, puddings, and all baked goods. Can be mixed dry with dry ingredients for cooking convenience. TRUMILK is a powdered whole milk which includes all the cream, all the protein and other nutritional value of finest fresh, whole fluid milk! as 55( a gallon! Yes, here's delicious whole milk, ready to use anytime for as low as 55c a gallon ... a real saving on your milk bill, especially where large quantities are used. Further saving: there's no waste . .. you make up only as much as you need when you need it I m-sealed for camp use I 5. Easy handling-less weightno freezing I TRUMILK ( whole milk powder) is only ¾ the weight of fluid milk. This cuts transportation costs to the minimum ... makes handling easier. Under seal, TRUMILK keeps perfectly in summer heat or below zero weather ... indefinitely. 6. Fluid whole milk in a iiffy I Now you can mix TRUMILK in any quantity with Borden's new effort-saving hand-mixer. It's a 3-in-1 mixer: (1) mixes (2) stores (3) dispenses. Mixers available at cost in 5 gal. and 2½ gal. capacity. Order from your nearest distributor. Heavily protected with an outer plywood drum, the inner vacuum-sealed metal container protects freshness of Trumilk indefinitely! Also has inner friction-top cover to protect contents after seal is broken. r HE BORDEN •COMPANY, LIMITED. MILK DEPARTMENT, Spadina Crescent, Toronto 4, Ontario. HE BORDEN COMPANY, LIMITED, 407 McGill Street, Montreal, Quebec. A. ff. BRADBURY McKENZIE, STEPHENSON LIMITED 13 North Wharf, Saini John, N.B. 345 Higgins Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba T. A. MacNAB & CO. LIMITED, City Club Bldg., P.O. Box 7851 St. John's, Nfld. �PAGE 22 LOG BOOK Mapping and Identifying Timber Stands by Aerial Obseruation A few Practical Applications of the Resulting Information In a discussion of aerial timber mapping, or aerial sketching, as it should be properly called; as the qualitative inventory is made entirely by hand from elevations not under 3000'; a reference to the aims and objectives of the aerial examiner, through a short description of type, age class, and species identification, might prove of some interest. Primarily the survey may be accelerated or considerable time consumed dependent upon the accuracy of the existing ground control, which in this work constitutes a main and governing factor in the accuracy of the final results obtained. This merely resolves itself into obtaining base maps prior to the commencement of the reconnaisance upon which all topographic features such as lakes, rivers, roads, etc. are properly located. As practically the entire province has now been photographed, adequate base maps are now available. Forest types generally follow the contours, paralleling the rivers or lake shores and in the main, tie into these waterways, which must first be accurately located prior to plotting in forest conditions over the tract under study. Barring unproductive areas such as swamps and rock outcrops, all lands upon which forest growth occurs, can be broadly divided by age classification into either mature, second growth or immature types. These can be readily identified from aerial observations from practically any workable altitude. However, with ground control adequately represented, altitudes of from 3000 to 4500 feet lend themselves most favourably to combined age class determination and species identification. The area under examination is then gridded from the air; back and forth, unti I the colored pattern below, ·resembling a carpet or rug, has been unscrambled by hand and the species, age classes and non-operable and unproductive types have been properly delimited and accurately located upon the provided base maps. Commencing with immature stands; old burns or possibly old cut-over as they are frequently alluded to; these types show up quite clearly from the above altitudes due to the disparagement in heights in comparison to adjacent unburned mature trees, which are usually somewhere about. Failing this, the feathery, undeveloped spiked crowns immediately place these stands in the immature category. To further indicate the limits to which the examiner endeavours to confine himself in isolating these types, ages up to possibly 45 years and diameter breast heights not exceeding 4" in pulp softwoods; 6" in other coniferous species and 6" in hardwood stands gen.erally constitute the age and diameter limits of these immature areas. These types are further broken down on the type map and are represented in l 0 to 15 year .age spreads. The sizes so indicated may of course vary over different site conditions, but a definite attempt is made to keep within this age range which usually embraces these diameter classes. With respect to merchantibi lity these types are not commercial and indicate potential value only. Second growth stands show up readily from the air, due to the flat, table-top appearance of the crown. These stands have not yet commenced to open up and the crowns appear even and level. These types may embrace age classes of from 45 to 80 years. As edge toward maturity, it is on occasion, difficul definitely state whether they should be classified mature or second growth, merchantibility however ing apparent in either case. Conversely, at the end of the range, the examiner is sometimes quandary whether to designate as immature or s growth. Ground examinations in these few insta through landings are sometimes necessary. Pulpwood diameter classes in second g stands are usually considered as within the ran from 4" to 6" with bardwoods; 6" to 8" at D. White pine, red pine, and jack pine diameter c on the other hand, still within the above range classes often represent tie or sawlog material. These second growth stands are usually de commercially upon the product and the util contemplated and generally speaking they sug hold of short duration prior to cropping. Site tions, however are often governing factors a quently large diameters wi 11 be encountered wit second growth age range. -Regardless of the di present, these stands should still be classified as growth, providing the crown has not yet com to open up. Mature stands are more easily distinguis these have reached their height growth and this period the suppressed and intermediate tr fallen by the wayside, in their race for light co-dominants have lagged behind. This, from (Continued on Page 26) r----·--·-·-·-··-·-1 II NOW ONLY $295. i i I i I- I I I I 't i Rocket Kl PM Chain Sa...,, "WORKS IN ANY POSITIOn See Your Dealer or POTTER & K 11021 MEMORIAL AVE. LIMITED I ,t _ AUTOMOTIVE -:- U--iDUS __::~~=~UIPMEM1 �PAGE 23 LOG BOOK NSERVATION ) years. As sion, difficul be classifi ,ility however ;;ely, at the sometimes mature or s ?Se few i nsta ssary. second g hin the ran to 8" at D. diameter c )ove range 11aterial. usually de d the util g they su ping. Site factors a .mtered wi s of the di :lassified as ,t yet co distinguis owth and 11ediate t for light rhis, fro t5. • • • We hear this term uery often. e U.S. Materials Policy Commission to the President has the following exposition Conservation in the first volume. he question of conservation of resources and Is is tied with this generation's responsibility provide for the next. Most thoughtful persons hat conservation is a good idea, but there are ifferences as to how best - and how much -ect the future claimants against the Nation's of resources. e Nation faces a very real and growing conproblem, but many of our difficulties in aghat to do about it arises from failure to rethe economic dimensions of the problem. e popular fallacy is to regard our resource base d inventory which, when used up, wi II leave ith no means of survival. A related fallacy ysical waste equals econo.mic waste, the feelit is wasteful to use materials in ways that attitude can lead to devoting a dollar's worth a few cents worth of waste paper together lead to a hairshirt conservation which makes it synonymous with hoarding. A sound concept of conservation, in view of the Com·mission, is one which equates it with efficient management - efficient use of resources and of manpower and materials; a positive concept compatible with growth and high consumption in place of abstinence -and retrenchment. "In developing America, our forebears consumed resources extravagantly, but we are certainly better off in materials supply than they were. It would be unreasonable for us, their posterity, to suggest that they should have consumed less so that we might consume more. "If, then, through developing the opportunities inherent in the flexibility of our resource base, we can provide our posterity with a better return of goods and services for their labour than we get for ours, we need not feel compelled to restrain specific consumption of materials to make theirs even larger - any more than our forebears needed to conserve bayberries for candles to light a generation that lives by kilowatts. "We can, if our basic materials policy is sound, provide for posterity the prospect of increasing con~ (Continued on Page 24) ust for Right-of-Way Brush Clearance BRUSHMASGJ[BR GDTWEIGHT New Brosh Cutting Mae.b ioe or UGGARD NT COMPANY LTD. PORT ARTHUR, ONT. • Only 35 lbs., easily carried and operated by one man. • Field Tested, now in Daily Use ! • ONE MAN accomplishes the work of SIX! �PAGE 24 LOG BOOK CONSERVATION .. . ·We hear this term very Prime Minister Proclaims National forest Conseruation Weeh (Continued from Page 23) Forest Conservation Week took place May 17 - 24, and was given a good start by a message from the· Prime Minister of Canada as follows: "I am pleased to have this opportunity to commend to my fellow Canadians the observance of Forest Conservation Week ·during the Week of May 17 - 24. "The Canadian Forestry Association is doing a real service to this country in drawing attention to the need for the protection and development of our for·e sts. As was emphasized at a nation-wide conference on Canada's natural resources held in Ottawa in April, the continued prosperity of our country and the welfare of future generations depends on the intelligent use of those riches which nature has bestowed upon us, such as our forests. 'I am confident that Canadians will welcome efforts of the Canadian Forestry Association and provincial organizations towards the preservation of forests and that they will co-operate in ensuring success of that tine work." I The LOG BOOK records with regret the d'eath of Roy Street, age 72, one of the oldest licensed scalers in the Province of Ontario. the its our the sumption without stinting ourselves by restrict; rates of efficient withdrawals of our resources. "Conservation is something Ieavi ng oi I ;n the ground or trees theory that by sacrificing lower value uses t will leave something for the highter value use morrow when supplies will be scarcer. Using r today is an essential part of making our econo materials which become embodied in today's goods, for example, are put to work and he tomorrow's production higher. "Hoarding resources in the expectation important use later involves a sacrifice that be recouped; technological changes and new discoveries may alter a situation completely. not be wise to refrain from using zinc tod grandchildren will not know what to do with row. But, following a course of conserva • weighs economic factors carefully is v er from the eat, drink and be merry philosophy no point in judicious restraint and no over posterity's welfare. 11 ----o--- BE PREPARED for the dry weather ahe Have a Supply of PARAMOUNT CU or CHIEF FORESTRY PUMPS on hand with Fire Hose. 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Factory: WOODSTOCK, Ontario Branch Office: PORT ARTHUR, Ontario �LOG BOOK PAGE 26 MAPPING AND IDENTIFYING TIMBER STANDS BY AERIAL OBSERVATIONS AND A FEW PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE RESULTING INFORMATION (Continued from Page 22) presents an uneven appearance, the stand has opened up and one can look down through the openings to the ground cover. Over-maturity is merely an accentuated condition of the above description with poorer stocking resulting. The hardwoods moreover have now taken on a rounded crown and an individuality not apparent in the level aspect of their second growth condition some years before. A hardwood crown, more than any other single or group of factors will at once classify the age group of the type in question. Now species identification is based mainfy upon different intensities or shadings of green with crown shapes as secondary. Black spruce and balsam fir are indistinguishable from aerial observations, but as pulp material is usually indicated, differentiaation is not of prime necessity. White spruce saw timber, on the other hand, extends up through the surrounding crown cover and these crown spikes are quite noticeable; they are usually located on well drained soils, river banks, lake shores or inland ridges, usually in association with balsam and hardwood. Second growth spruce and balsam stands are determined from the darker green foliage of mature species, by a more even crown level and a bluer green appearance. Olive green predominates in jackpine identification and varies in intensity from a dark yellow green in mature stands to a distinct olive green in second growth and immature stands. White pine is readily distinguishable from red or Norway pine in colour and particularly in crown shapes. The spaced lateral side branching, typical of white pine, in an aerial plan view, appears flat and has not the rounded shape of the evenly branched foliage in the crown of the Norway. It possesses moreover a darker green colour, the red pine showing up as an olive gref'n. Hemlock presents almost a spruce intensity of green in some lights and an olive green in others; the crown however appears of a feathery nature. Cedar appears yellow to a dirty grey in winter; while tamarack or larch is very easily identified in the summer as a very light pea green to a yellow in the fall season prior to defoliation. Light and darker greens are the main determining factors in the separation of the intolerant hardwoods, poplars and white birch with different greens again evident amongst the tolerant hardwoods further southward, where hard maple and yellow birch can, with practice, be identified. In summation therefore, the crown colour distinc- tion in aerial timber sketching provides the main for the resulting detai I and denotes not only the cies present in the stand compositions as well as classes but assists materially in quality classifica and the presence of infestations, etc. Thus c colours supplied through a direct ocular exa~i provide the main advantages in a more positive i fication over any other methods of typing forest ventories. The final results of the survey, resolve them into a linen tracing of the area in question serves as a permanent record; a vandyke or neg~t, case additional prints should be required; a linen ed, oil coloured and surfaced type map, which ind at a glance the age class distribution and re merchantibility contained within the parcel; and port. On the type map, age classes are delimi species in the form of: over-mature stands second growth and immature areas, with ages' in in the last two categories within a ten to fift spread. Saw-timber is segregated from pulpwo chantable and potential stands are delimited fro unmerchantable; with all waste areas separa classified. A descriptive legend is contained each type boundary analysing the quality and of the contained type with mixtures indicated centages. Any resulting g r o u n d sampling essen quantative inventory is curtailed to a mini a few continuous strips in the represented dicated are sufficient to form the basis for ably accurate inventory; or the plotting of should a more intensive estimate be requisi The popularity accorded this phase of inventory can be attributed to: l Speed of operation- A six mi le to square miles) can on an average, at the mile to the inch, be completed in two time, exclusive of ferry time. At 40 c hours are required and at 20 chains to th four to five hours flying. Areas equiva square miles can be completed in one d~ curable weather conditions. Ground part, could be supplied with duplicate maps . days following the completion of the aeri 2 Inexpensive operation- constitutin tion of the cost of othe-r methods. 3 Accuracy of results with colour predominant identifying factor. T~e ularly adaptable to a quick reconnarsan sale or purchase of timbered parcels. C for working plans also provide much value. ORDER YOUR REQUIREMENTS NOW ■ ■ ■ Our new Wholesale Hardware warehouse is modernly equipped to serve Lumbering and Mining Industries; the Retail Stores; Plumbing, Heating Contractors in Northwestern Ontario. COCHRANE HARDWARE (PORT ARTHUR) LIM 105 North Cumberland Street, Port Arthur - Dial �----- PAGE 27 LOG BOOK he main only the 5 well as classifica Thus, c • examin ,ositive i ng fore CATIONS RECEIVED BY ASSOCIATION OFFICE The following Publications have been received from the y Branch, Department of Resources and Development, Ott- Leaflet No. 76- Variation in Jack Pine Seedlings by J. L. Farrar. 77- An Attempt to Grow White Pine Under an Aspen Stand-Project P-331 by K. T. Logan and J. L. Farrar. 78- Distribution of Radiophosphorous in Red Pine Seedlings--Project P-370 by J. L. Farrar. 79- Reduction of Growth in Conifers Caused by Red Belt in the Subalpine Region of Alberta-Project K-73 by A. W. Blyth. 11 11 ve thern 1estion, or negati a linen hich ind, and res :el; and delimit ands, ages in o fifte !ilpwood ed fro 11 ransportation By Gravity over a Suspended Wire By A. Koroleff and R. D. Collier s a bulletin which gives a full, up-to-date review of ment and techniques which have been developed in ing. slopes have always been a problem to the logger The of taking advantage of the steep slope in letting gravity e wood over a suspended wire is obvious and the Pulp Research Institute of Canada in co-operation with the Canada as well as in the United States, has pioneered ment of practical application of this prinoiple. kidding has now reached a point where it definitely may be said to be established and this book by Mr. A Koroleff and Mr. R. D. Collier will be of considerabfie help to all loggers operating in the type of terrain where wir'e skidding may be applied. Copies may be obtained from the McGill University Book Store, 3480 University Street, Montreal, P.Q. at a cost of $2 .00 each. ADVERTISERS NEWS Huggard Equipment Company Limited, to keep with the development of Nortthwestern Ontario with faith rn the future in this district, opened premises on Memorial Avenue between Port Arand Fort William recently. Huggard Equipment Company Limited, agents for a score of prominent Canadian and American man4facturers, was host to business associates and civic officials of both cities at the formal showing of their new premises at 1010 Memorial Avenue. R. C. Huggard of Winnipeg, President of the firm, said, "We have great faith in the future of this area and with the coming of the deep sea waterway there w:11 be no holding it back. They are particularly aware of this in Manitoba and the government is expecting a tremendous flow of traffic on the highway between here and the west." A. H. (Al) Brunne, a former Winnipegger, is manager of the local branch. pace and new thur There's A New INTERNATIONAL OF EVERY SIZE FOR EVERY PURPOSE Lumbering- Op~r~ations Construction Work Wherever the Work Is Heaviest J. DILL & SONS LTD. 1 Member of Canada s Largest Exclusive Truck Service Organization RIBUTORS FOR FRUEHAUF POLE1 SEMl 1 LOGGING, VAN 1 AND CARRY-ALL TRAILERS FIRESTONE TIRES PORT ARTHUR River Road Phone 5-5488 FORT WILLIAM North May at Cameron - Phone 3-6457 �---------~--~ "'"" i ~ ■ The "Caterpillar" Diesel D4 is a woods-worker tailor-made for skidding. A maximum drawbar pull of over 9,900 pounds in first speed gives the versatile little giant an ability to take hold and take off with profit-making loads. A 5.4 m. p. h. top speed makes the return trip in double quick time. All this traction-harnessed power is done up in a small package, highly maneu· verable and ideal for selective logging. • The D4 is quick on the draw for other logging jobs, too. Bulldozers, wagons, logging arches, loaders, side booms, snow p!ows, winches, scrapers, and other matched tools allow its profit-mak· ing ability to be used on a variety of tasks. Let u~ show you how the D4 can serve and save for you. Stop by soon! POWEll EQUIPMEl1 POil AITIII WII � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Log Book - Timber Operators' Association Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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' -Caii•-i• Lt4,. · o .. ,.,, �PAGE 2 LOG MAY - JUNE 1955 BOOK ❖--------·---·-·----·-·---·------1 TWIN CITY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD. 1 DISTRIBUTORS FOR Ii I I -ii I I 1 I I M-•- INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL POWER Crawler Tractors - Diesel Engines - Power Units I.E. L. POWER SAWS Johnson Motors - Ken Mac Boats Bucyrus-Erie Cranes, Shovels and Draglines Adams Road Graders - Michelin Tires I Ii ! I 1 I I I I • · I Attention Tractor Owners: II j : I I Ii I Our Service Department is composed of experienced and factory trained mechanics. Our special shop equipment and complete working facilities enable us to repair your tractor from a minor repair to a complete overhaul. PROMPT AND EFFICIENT SERVICE ALL WORK GUARANTEED I I I 1 Ii i I Ii I I I I I i i i j - 1 ~~~~- i i ~~~~===::;;--- l I I -- IiI II I i i- I i i t i II TW!!,!!!!ST~! !M!!!!~LM~l9.! ~n~!!~!M~:ro. II 0 OFFICES AMO SHOPS - 915 MEMORIAL AVE. ♦:4~,_,f,....t) . . . .I J _ _ , . ~ f......l._....(t.-,.l.,_.(......( ) , _ . ( J ~ ) - - - l l , _ . PORT ARTHUR, OMTARIO . . . . .(t~ ) ~ - - - - C J ~ ~ ) ~ ~ ) ~ ( t. . . . .( t ~ t ~ 1 . - , C J . _ . . . , . . . . . O , _ , . , . . . . . . . . . _ , ( t < l l l a i t ~ l , _ , . ~ ( ~ ~ ~. . . . . . .: . �MAY - JUNE 1955 LOG BOOK PAGE 3 NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO TIMBER OPERATORS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President Vice-President H. H. STYFFE P. V. LEMAY EXECUTIVE M. COCHRAN M. MACLAGGAN D. GRAl--lAM H S. MOSHER A. M. jONES W. THOM Secretary-Manager until June 30th, 1955 - T. S. JONES Secretary-Manager after July l st, 1955 R. A·. Hallonquist Published by Northwestern Ontario Timber Operators' Association Edited by T. S. Jone assisted by R. A. Hallonquist President's Message "<'/OMIH'f II /tJ.11184 It seems only yesterday when "Tommy" Jones took over as manager of the Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association and established our office in Port Arthur. In reality "Tommy" has served us for eight long hectic and very fruitful years. It was inevitable that one day we would lose his services - as you know this has occurred and "Tommy" will assume his new duties with The Dryden Paper Company as Manager of Industrial Relations on July l st. As we reflect back we cannot help but think of the many good things our organization has accomplished as a result of the tireless and unending effort of ''Tommy" Jones. The orgnization activities have been and are too many to enumerate here; but foremost comes to mind the fact that as a group, he leaves us as a closely knit, friendly efficient organization, which, even though including competitors in many ways, can sit down together to work out common problems in the best interests of the entire industry. In the beginning, things were rather chaotic. We have since as an industry passed through many different phases. Out of it all, we emerged with some semblance of order in our labour problems; we have an improved fire prevention and protective organization generally; we have the jumper plan; we have made workable unemployment insurance and vacation with pay; we have a popular and useful · publication called the "LOG BOOK"; we have had joint field trips; we have a plan for woods T. B. surveys; we have a closer knowledge of Government policies; we have a smooth running Salvage Association - and we are associated with, and well informed on, the activities and actions of every form of body which has directly or indirectly anything to do with the timber industry. All of these things and many more have felt the steady guiding hand of "Tommy" Jones. He is a great idea man and a 'doer'. As he leaves to take up his new duties, we extend to "Tommy" our sincerest best wishes for continued success with The Dryden Paper Company and our heartiest thanks for the great work he has performed for us. It may be trite to say so, but our loss is the Dryden Paper Company's gain. They have acquired a real and a fine asset. We would in the same breath welcome our new Manager, Russ Hallonquist. You will be hearing more of Russ in our next issue. H. H. "Bert" Styffe. Retiring Secretary-Manager New Secretary-Manager Wins Timber Operators' Bursary The 1955 Northwestern Ontario Timber Operators' Association bursary - value $200.00 - was won by Mr. Thomas Harold Peacock of Callander, Ontario. Mr. Peacock had the highest standing in the ·first year of the Technical Forestry class. He will be employed by Marathon Corporation of Canada during the Summer. The Marathon Corporation annual scholarship value $200.00 was won by Kenneth Alexander of Parry Sound, Ontario. Mr. H. H. Styffe, President of the Association presented the bursary to Mr. Peacock at the Annual Convocation exercises held in Fort William. --0--- Staff Tran sfer Mr. G. A. Hamilton, who has been Assistant District Forester of the Port Arthur District for the past seven months has been transferred and is now District Forester of the Sioux Lookout District. Correction Contributions of woods w0rkers to the Canadian Institute of the Blind campaign conducted last Fall were originally reported in the January-February issue of the LOG BOOK and a correction had to be made in the March-April issue. The Editor has been notified cf another error. In the issue of January- February it showed the woods workers and staff of LongLac Pulp and Paper Company, Woodlands division, contributed $612.00. It is believed that the $612.00 was contributed by LongLac mill employees at Terrace Bay. The woods workers and staff of Woodlands contributed $1,136.55. Editors Note: We are s9rry for this error but we believe it once again follows straight to the poinrt that we have been making of late. That is, woods workers are taking their place in every day life in our communities and are doing their full share in supporting community and charitable programs. �PAGE 4 LOG BOOK MAY - JUNE 1955 A Few Words About ForestlManagement By L. Vidlak NOTE: In the ensui.ng article, when referring to "Forest Manageagement", the writer means the subject, art or branc:h of Forest Science dealing with the management of forests and forest lands. When referring to "forest management", the writer mean~ that body or authority which governs and controls the forest policy of a country (from the German, "Forsteinrichter"). There is no country in the world where the managemer:it of__.the forests is dis~u_ssed, argued, written, ·demanded· and rejected so v1v1dly and so much as Canada. T~ following words might be of use to the foresters wh0 have or will have to prepare and plan the practical ~instruction for those who will be entrusted ,,., with establishment and introduction of Forest Management towa.rd~ a sustained yield. As most1 foresters probably know, the forest man• agerne__nt ir) Europe tried to dominate the foresters' activity for almost two centuries. (It should be re_marked • that when sp~·a king of European Foresty, the writer ~as in mind Germany, Switzerland, France, and countries which once rhade up the now defunct Austrian-Hungarian monar~hy.) How ·was it possible that this branch, which is and should -be equally important to all other forest branches, was alw9 ys trying, and in most cases successfully, :_ to seize.·.ano hold the right to decide arbi•trarily the dir... •~- ection, road, and aim of forestry? :., ~~ As ~n -~~ery human activity there existed both real •,, and personal reasons for that predominant position. ~ forest Management, even in its most primitive beginning, saved the European forests and wood production. It resisted the human carelessness caused by temporary abundance and surplus of timber. It was fighting against the waste of inherited forest property, i.e., property gained without merit or effort. It introduced order into a field where there had been chaos. Locating, surveying, mapping, taking inventory of timber, calculation of its utilization potent· ials, were the first expressions of the realization of the need for, and the first signs of the introduction of the term, "sustained yield." Forest Management of the past included all elements of the economics of forestry which were later distributed into the components of the broader term, "Forest Economics." Forest Management brought order and system into the forests. It was necessary for their salvation. It was a fighter in favour of future generations. Forest Management was something real and was based on tan·· gibles; area, invenitory, increment, or, value of the forests. It had been working with more or less accuracy, at least estimated accuracy, with possibility of control, with probability derived from facts. Later, especially in the 19th century, it started to work with unrealistic imagination, long range predictions, and had moved into spheres far from the natural course. This definite importance, i.e., to protect or to introduce sustained yield, gave the forest management a certain feeling of superiority; the self-confidence of someone who is ruling and directing. This fact was the reason that the forest management lost its sense of co -· operation with other branches of forest science and practice. It was only natural that the forest tax assessor, forest engineer, or forest surveyor (the titles were dif- ferent) considered himself as the bearer of authority. He was convinced that without him the forest would not have been saved. He had to have a higher mathematical and general eductation and knowledge than the working forester, the real forest husbandman, who was much too busy with daily routine work and did not have time to acquire these. The best forest mathematician of his time, Pressler, said that the figure is the soul of management and the number its final proof. Figures and numbers were therefore accepted as the basis of Forest Management. Men were thinking, investigating, researching. Men were building an imaginary ideal. Everything worked on paper. They succeeded in breaking obstacles numerically. Obstacles which were in the way of the realization of that ideal. Foresters forgort reality and sacrificed it to approach that ideal. They were convinced that they were serving a good purpose but they overlooked the fact that the forests are ruled by higher iaws than human wish and will. They tried to force 1he forests to understand them and did not even try to understand the forests. The forest tax assessor made the most simple things complicated, just to show how deeply scientific was his work. He deitermined aims which were not in agreement with the natural process of wood production. On the other side, he over-simplified where he should have been trying to understand the complexity of the processes of nature. He was counting, using dry figures where he should have been considering and appreciating the infinite variations of natural creation. And so the forest management was a stranger in the field of co-operation with si lviculture and related sciences. It became a dic,tator when it should have been a friend and advisor. It was too self-confident where it should have stayed modest and humble. It was none less than the German forester, Geyer, 2nd later the Swiss, Biolley, who succeeded in throwing off ,t he yoke of the strict rules of the forest management. So in the last century almost all European foresters refused the dogma of infallibility and superiority of the forest management authori,ty. They said that Forest Management was certainly a very impor-tant and most useful part of forestry work, but silviculture is the foundation on which sound forestry must be built. As the result of this change of minds, the European forest management authority is now considered as something which is necessary for planned forest administration. But, its position is not superior to, only co-operating with, other forestry branches. Foresit Management is more friend and guide on the roads which are wide enough for the forest activity of the actual forest husbandman. Canadian forestry is right now on the threshold of introducing Forest Management on the basis of sustained yield. It would be a real satisfaction to the writer if his personal opinion would help to avoid some of the mistakes European foresters made. One of a series of articles by members of the Northwestern Ontario Section, Canadian Institute of Forestry. The author gratefully acknowledges the assistance of Mr. G. Bre:kenridge in linguistic improvement and corrections. �LOG MAY - JUNE 1955 * BOOK PAGE 5 'SAFETY CONS~IOUS' • • • .,a, Have you ever considered how much your own personal safety depends on others? What other drivers do on the highways ? What employees do on the job ? (!early, safety is not just an individual matter. Any set of accident reports contains tragic proof of how much people depend on others for safety. Take the case of two mechanics who were repairing a truck. One of them, thinking the other had gone for a needed part, started the motor and moved the vehicle a few feet "to see if it was operating properly". A bad accident occurred. The other mechanic was still under the truck, completing an adjustment. A SOUND SAFETY THEME ~ -0 ...... ...""" ·,0 -0 l> ... r .,.. ~ -4 ,;) ~ 'j './: ~) 0 C ...""" 0 ....... ,;') -< l.."i Most of the emphasis in employee safety instruction and accident-prevention work :, a, has been on helping the individual to avoid injury to himself-to become "safety con- ..... ::, 0 a, :l, :J scious." However, it is equally important for each worker to recognize his responsibility ., a.. for preventing accidents to others-to become "safety conscious" . . . of others. ill 0 Many supervisors may think of ways to use this theme to give a new slant to thei ;-departmental safety campaigns. For example: """' • Study the problem by reviewing detai Is of the accidents during the past year or two. How many and what types of injuries resulted from the action or inaction of someone other than the accident victim? • Instruct employees from the start to be "safety conscious" of others. Include pointers on safety cooperation as a regular part of job instruction. • Instruct employees in "rescue" techniques. If individuals are well trained to help others in emergencies, the chance of serious injury can be reduced. • Consider ways to reduce the chance of injury among work teams and groups. Should some safety instruction be given on a group basis? Are there operations where the "buddy system" should be used? • Review and, if necessary, revise safety rules so that they cover individual's actions in relation to the safety of others. • Check to see what mechanical devices and safety procedures may be needed to safeguard others. For example, is there a system for assuring that a machine will not be operated while it is out of order or being repaired? * • Promote the idea of co-operating for safety. In talks with employees, bulletin board notices, and as part of any accident-prevention activities, stress the need for being "safety conscious" of others. • Seek the ideas and participation of individuals, groups, or a safety committee in emphasizing each employee's responsibility for preventing accidents to others. 0 Put the * TWO VIEWPOINTS There are two ways of looking at a half glass of water. You can say it is half empty. Or, you can say it is half full. The same goes for your job. You can pick out everything that's wrong with it and keep your mind on that side. Or, you can take a look at the good things about your job. - and appreciate them. It's usually easy to find things to criticize, if you look hard enough. But you get more fun out of life if you spend more of it in appreciating the good than you do in highlighting the bad. tus' in SAFETY CONSCIOUS" LOOKING AHEAD Today, supe"isors are hearing a lot about "automation" (large scale, automatic, "push button" operation of plants and equipment). No doubt it will mean advances in our ability to perform certain operations. But, you can be sure that even under "automation11, good supenisiOfl will be needed just as much as it is needed now. ITEMS MARKED PERMISSION * ARE RE-PRINTED WITH BY; "MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FOR FOREMEN AND SUPERVISORS" Published by Elliot Service Company, Mt. Vemon, New York, U.S.A. �PAGE 6 LOG dealings with him you will always maintain hie; dignity as a man. He doesn't like being bulldozed. cllaU) <lo elUJai,s 8ett.,,, I""- ,(Jtt,tuJe 5. They expect you to control yourself first and maintain a firm · steady hand on the helm. No crew eve·r felt very secure with a captain that rocked the boat. Did you ever watch a runner playing off of second base ? Have you noticed how often he goes back and touches the base ? No play is being made on him but he gets a feeling of security and a new start from touching that base. Just knowing it's there. The supervisory force is second base for the worker. He may not ask you much, but he wants you there and he wants you to hold your head when he is losing his. He wants you to set the example. He will fol low pretty wel I the example you set. It has been aptly said that attitudes cannot be taught, they are caught. They are caught from exposure to proper supervision. We unconsciously imitate those in authority. If a foreman tries to out-shout and out-cuss those working under him, he soon has a force that does the same. If company officials try to out-smart and put something over on the men, they soon find their force practicing deception on them. If a man respects his boss, he will follow him anywhere. Respect for authority cannot be commanded, it cannot be forced, it cannot be bought with higher wages, it has to be earned. You can use authority to make men fear you, but you can't use it to make them respect you. What makes men respect you? 1. They must have confidence in your ability. They have a right to expect that you know more about the job than they do. 2. They must have confidence in your integrity. You can't lie to anyone and expect them to respect you 3. They must know that you will give fair and im~ partial treatment to everyone. Even the recipient of special favors doubts you. He wonders if someone else is getting more than he. 4. Each has a right to expect that in all of your GENERAL CHAIN SAW & EQUIPMENT BOX 99 BEARDMORE, Ont. Phone 101 MAY - JUNE 195.S BOOK 122 MATHESON ST. KENORA, Ont. Phone 6S32 DEALERS FOR McCulloch Chain Saws Safety Helmets Portable Fire Pumps 6. They expect you to respect their confidence. There is, in every man, something that makes him want to confide in others. When he selects you, you should feel honored and guard the trust he puts in you. 7. You can't win friendships by doing things for people. To really win a man as a friend, let him do something for you. It builds him up when he is called to do something for his boss. 8. Be generous in your praise for work well done. Too often we reprimand, but never commend. A pat on the back is appreciated by everyone, but it must be sincere. Flattery or insi,ncerity gets you nowhere. Always praise publicly. If you have to reprimand, do it privately. Never embarrass anyone. -Fleet Flashes f,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,.,,,, ...,.,,..,.,.....,,..•...,,,_,,_~ * I I I 1 THE NEW QUIET JOHNSON SEAHORSE OUTBOARDS Trailmobile Pulpwood Trailers -- Lowbeds Dumpbodies and Hoists I GETTING THE MOST OUT OF IT Just because you've had an accident, that doesn't j make you an expert on safety. But, you probably i have learned the hard way how NOT to do a = certain thing. And, that experience can alert you ! to other hazards. ! Use an accident to sharpen your wits against un- I safe conditions or actions. Also, without being a i Ii: pest, look for ways to protect other people from i _ hazards, too. i If you let the experience work for you, you won t i jump "out of the frying pan into the fire," after i you'v,e had an accident. i •),,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,.,_,, ,,,,.,,,,,.,.~ 137 SOUTH MAY STREET FORT WILLIAM . �MAY-JUNE 1955 LOG PAGE 7 BOOK Terrific Co bination King Trailers Mack Trucks and King Trailers - Mack Trucks King Logging Trailers will speed up your entire operation, iengthen your hauling season. Fewer units required result in less overhead per cord. On your operation, too, Mack Trucks can make the big difference by hauling more - for less. built by Canad·a 's largect manufacturer of heavy-duty trailer equipment. • outlast them all - because they are built to greater payload capacity and incorporate the latest engineering advancements. Whether you're producing 4', 8', 12', 16' or tree length wood, TIMBERLAND can supply the proper combination to best suit your needs. Head Office and Factory: Woodstock, Ont. Branch Office: Port Arthur, Ontario MECHANIZED LOGGING 'Timberland Yarders - SPECIAl:.ISTS for sleds on rubber on crawlers �PAGE 8 LOG BOOK MAY - JUNE 1955 puts the pressure on The Law of Osmotic Pressure: The passing of a solution of higher concentration into a solution of lower concentration when separated b)' a semi-permeable membrane. In that definition lies the secret of the flow of the sap to the highest branches while the tree is growing. It also defines the natural pressure which is the basis of the "Osmose" method of wood preservation . . ._ Naturally and inevitably, "Osmotic Pressure" is ·. ,, established through the high · concentration of the "Osmose" preservatives when applied to green wood. • The low concentration of the sap or moisture present in all types of wood is completely penetrated and the preservatives are also carried into good portions of the heartwood. "Osmotic Pressure" has been measured to develop up to 320 pounds per square inch! What simpler way is there to preserve wood? Mopped, dipped or sprayed on by unskilled labour, on the job, Nature takes over to provide sure, safe protection against rot and decay. Widely used by Federal and Provincial Govern• ments, leading Mines and Pulp and Paper Companies. 18 years of experience and the treatment of 750,000,000 board feet of wood of all description give evidence to the fact that "Osmose'' extends the life of any wood 3 to 5 times. Use "Osmose" products for green wood ... HPentox" products for dry wood. For clean, paintable. fire -retardant preservation of wood., consult our Free Service Department. �MAY - JUNE 1955 LOG PAGE 9 BOOK Industrial Tree Farm Certified With the Honourable C. E. Mapledoram, Minister of Lands and Forests, doing the honors, M r. Henry S. Mosher, Vi ce-pres ident and Ge n eral manager of Newaygo T imber Company ltd . was presented with a certificate from the Canadian Forestry Association. The ~rtificate testifies that the Newaygo property at Prince and .Jarvis Mining Locat ion in the District of Thunder Bay consist ing of 12,000 acres has been certified as an Industr ial Tree Farm . t .v . ..... ~""'· ~ ::-!'.. -=-)~Ai .. ~- ❖ f lr{~< tJ_,i ,~~Y~? HMS.EHCOMPANYh~IMmo ,~. ,Q QQ i YiH i!~:i,d~~1i:( K. 1 t• i ~r'.-. h.1 ~ .; ,,_ _ . • r ,·\~01:~ -~ '.·' F_? _r , "~! .- '' ...... ,,,•, . •' l,A Nl ;$.::r ff1,..,t: ;- ; t~-p~~JiK .......,.......,,__ ,•.· 1 ! In attendance were members of the Chambers of Commerce; local business men and representatives of the City and Municipal councils. Mr. W. S. MacDonnell, Secretary-manager of the Canadian Forestry Assoc iation of Ontari o attended the ceremony representing the Canadian Forestry Association. Mr. MacDonnell outlined briefly the tree farm program in Canada. tots': ..· Mr. George Wardrope, M. L. A. acted as master of ceremon ies during the certification program. In 1954 three tree farms in the vicinity of Fort Wil lia m and Port Arthur were certified, but this is the first Industrial Tree Farm in Northwestern Ontario. The Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce Forestry Committee in co-operation with the Northwestern Ontario Section, Canadian lnstitL1te of Forestry are plann ing to certify more tree farms later this year. Hon. H. S. From Hon. H. S. Clare E. Mapledoram, Minister of lands and Forests, presenting certificate to Mosher, Vice-president and General Manager of Newaygo Timber Companv Ltd. left to right: G. Breckenridge, President Northwestern Ontario Section, ~.1.F.; Clare E. Mapledoram; W. S. MacDonnell, Secretary-Manager, C.F.A. ·.,.,f Ontario; Mosher; D. A. Clark, President, Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce. You'll be a Winner with the ;-1P.M!OCKET:~~" the saw with GREATER EARNING POWER • Perfect balance under all conditions. • Reduction drive gives real LUGGING power. ·• 20% • faster chain speed. Tillotson diaphragm carburetor with 1uel pump gives controlled fuel injection. Phone . . . call . . . or write to~day. POTTER & KERR LIMITED DISTRIBUTORS 1021 Memorial Ave. Port Arthur, Ont. �LOG PAGE l 0 MAY-JUNE 1955 BOOK Annual Meeting Held Accident-Iree Haul At the annual meeting of the Ontario Pulp & Paper Makers' Safety Association held recently in Toronto, Mr. E. E. Grainger, Woods Manager, .Abitibi Sault Ste . Marie Woods Division, received the 1954 award presented by Dr. E. C. Steele, Commissioner, Workmen..£~ Compensation Board. This is the second year in succession that the Abitibi Soo Woods Division has won the award which speaks highly of the efforts being made in that division to cut down their injury record. It is evident that much progress has been made and full credit is given by Mr . . Grainger to supervisory staff and employees alike for taking part in their safety program. At the meeting Mr. D. B. Chant, Secretary-Engineer of the Ontario Pulp & Paper Makers' Safety Associaition reported as follows: Ir, reccgn;ticn of an accident-free hauling season of 63 days, the employees of Headquarters' camps of the Mead and Mosher operating divisions of Newaygo Timber Company, Limited were tendered a turkey dinner with ~II the trimmings en completion of the haul. Camp Safe"iy Committee members and supervisory staffs took part and expressed their thanks to the employees for a job well done with no injuries. Wives of the supervisory personnel living at Mosher were invited to attend the banquet in recognition of their part in the Company safety program. Most of the ladies had taken the first-aid course put on by the Lumbermen's Safety Association in 1954 and had all passed with honours. Ken Moland, General District Superintendent, in a short talk congratulated all concerned and pointed out that a good workman is a safe workman, and a safe workman is usually a good workman. The program wound up with the showing of a safety film and a Ccmpany operating fi!m. Employment Man-hours worked in mills unchanged from 1953: 5.5 % above l 0-year average. Number of employees at all-time high of 21,761, up 4.0% from previous year . Time worked in woods operations down 2.0 ({from 1953. Payrolls Gross 1954 payrolls at $123 .5 millions up 4.3r cfor new all-time high. 1954 Injury Experr.ence Mills Fatal Injuries __ _ ___________ __ _ 7 Other disabling injuries ~__ 742 Frequency rate _____ 16. l Woods 9 2,003 73.6 Compensation Awards Direct Compensation Pension - Cap. Value Medical Aid Expense $ 734,595 371,776 425,463 47.9 % 24.3 % 27.8 % $1,531,834 Mill Injury Claims ___ _ Woods Injury Claims $ 546,174 $ 985,660 Mosher Division Headquarters dining-hall showing employees of the Newaygo Timber Company Ltd. partaki,ng of a turkey dinner as a wind-up feature of an accident-free hauling season. --0- It Can Be Done 35.7 % 64.3 % $1,531,834 General Frequency of mill injuries down about 5.0 ¼ from 1953 to second lowest point ever recorded. Woods injury frequency rate down 6.0 % from 1953 figure and slightly below 10-year average. Another Record TWO KV P CAMPS OPERATE FU LL SEASON WITHOUT A LOST TIME ACCIDENT Camp 11 of the KVP West Branch District under the supervision of Don Calhoun, completed a full season of 6,605 man days between September 30th, 1954 and February 26th, 1955 without a single lost time accident. In the Ramsay District, Camp 153 under the supervision of Andy Sigouin operated a full season of 4,966 man-days covering the period September 15th, 1954 to January 23rd, 1955 without an accident of any kind. Three river drive operations of the K V P Companv in 1954 covering 6,877 man-days -- the period Apr;I 19th to August 20th - were accident-free. Abitibi Soo Woods won trophies two years in sucCAssion. At the annual meeting of the Ontario Pulp & Paper Makers' Safety Association, Dr. E. C. Steele, Commissioner of the Workmen's Compensation Board presented Mr. E. E. Grainger, Abitibi Soo Woods Manager with the 1954 safety award for woods operations This is the second successive year that the Soo Division has won this award. The accident frequency rate of 33.8 per l 00,000 man-days worked is the lowest rate record in the nine year history of the woods award. In 1953 the Soo accident frequency rate was 42.2 so you can see there was a marked improvement in 1954. ----0--- Spring Driues -- Safety Vests The spring drives are on ! Are safety vests on? The Lumbermen's Safety Association reports that four men were drowned in the logging industry last year. Safety vests will prevent drownings and the Safety Associations recommend that self-buoyant life-belts or jackets for men who are working at danger points on the drive and on boats in fast water be provided and be worn at all times. �MAY - JUNE 1955 LOG Lumbermen's Safety Ass'n Holds Annual Meeting The 39th annual meeting of the Lumbermen's Safety Association was held at North Bay in April. Northwestern Ontario lumbermen elected to the directorate were H. S. Mosher, M. Cochran and F. Hedley. D. R. Young of Elk Lake, Ontario was re-elected pre~ident and C. yY. Hodgson, M. P., Haliburton, was again chosen as Vice-president. Mr. E. H. Reeves continues as Secretary-Manager of the Association. At the meeting Mr. E. E. Sparrow, Chairman of the Workmen's Compensation Board stated: "Workers in ~ntari~ stand_ less chance of being involved in crippling mdustnal accidents than any other place in the world". ~par_row wei:,t on "there has been a steady decrease 1n crippling accidents due to accident prevention campaigns. In 1920 there were 2,719 men permanently disabled out of a work force of 4,060. Last year, with a working force swollen to 1,300,000 there were 1,997 crippled at work." Mr. Sparrow expressed the- hope that the lumbering industry accident rate would soon come in to line with the accident rate in other industries. Lt. Col. W. A. Brice, Di rector of Pub Iic Safety, University of TorCJn t o was the guest speaker and he stressed the theme of accident prevention. Reasons for unsafe accidents he s·aid included impr?pe~ _attitude,. lack of skill or knowledg~, physical u_nsu1tabrl1ty, and improper mechanical or physical en-vi ronment. Few accidents, he said, could not be laid to one of these causes. It was up to management by selection of personnel, training and discipline, to remove the causes of accidents. The employee must know what he is trying to do and how to do it. Attempted short-cuts often pave the way for accidents. Experience had proven the safe way. J:"r. PAGE 11 BOOK "A Cha"n Is Only As Strong As Its Weakest Link" CHECK YOUR CHAINS Chain falls, chain slings and chains play an important part in moving materials, machinery and equipment used in the production of- paper. They are called up::m to lift, and hold heavy loads and are constantly being plac;ed under strain. It is, therefore, essential that they be maintained in good condition. The greatest safety precautions are necessary in using chains which carry material over or in proximity to workers and, having the old adage "a chain is only as strong as its weakest link" in mind, the following suggestions a re Ii sted: 1. Provide periodic inspection and recording data. 2. Provide adequate storage faci Iities. 3. Lubricate regularly. 4. Pad sharp edges or corners. 5. Use proper size chain with a good margin of safety. 6. Dant twist or kin-k. 7. Don't anneal alloy chain. 8. Don't jerk. 9. Don't force chain by hammering. l 0. Remove from use, until repaired, all chains showing signs of wear. For greater detail on this subject your attention is invited to:1. National Safety Council's - Safe Practices Pamphlet No. 98, "The Use and Care of Hoisting Chains." 2. A~ _article on Page 32 of the May 195;4 ed1t1on of National Safety News "Inspect Those Chains." -Quebec Pulp & Paper Safety Association LUMBERMEN'S SAFETY ASSOCIATION ADVISES "COVER THOSE SHAFTS'' Every year we experience several serious accidents caused by men being caught by exposed shafting. Frequently this type of accident results in death. An excel lent and economical method of covering shafts is by using the hard paper cores from rolls of newsprint. This core c_an ~e split lengthwise and sprung over the shaft where 1t will perform its safety function indefinitely. !his_ is t~~ standard practice of covering sawmi 11 shafting in British Columbia. Newsprint cores can be obtained at a trifling cost and will give your mill maximum shaft protection. -----<0--- COLOURS FOR SAFETY Are you using colour to make your operation safer? The American Standards Association has set up a safety colour code to identify hazards and are set out hereander for your information: Yellow and black stripes make the front ends of small trucks more conspicuous-or mark the unguarded edges of platforms, steps, pits and walls. Blue signs warn that equipment is under repair and should not be operated. . Green means first-aid supplies or rescue equipment. 1 Red shows the location of fire extinguishers and other protective equipment. Orange marks the dangerous parts of machinery or electrical equipment. NORTHERN ENGINEERING & SUPPLY COMPANY LTD. FORT WILLIAM ONTARIO �LOG PAGE 12 Hard Hats Protect Heads Here's the blow by blow description of the experiences of three men in the Patricia area of the OntarioMinnesota Pulp & Paper Company who are alive today because they wore hard hats: • Last June, Joe Synak, a pulpwood cutter at Camp P 206, was engaged in his routine duty of cutting pulpwood. He had felled a large spruce, which, when it dropped, struck a birch tree and caused it to sway. Synak noticed this, but it did not appear' to him that the top of the birch had been broken. He, therefore, prepared to go about the job of limbing and bucking the spruce. As he moved in to do this, the broken top of the birch, about 12 feet long and six inches in diameter, fell and strut:k him on the head. Fortunately, Joe was wearing a hard hat and he suffered no ill effects, other than a few minutes of dizziness. The hat was cracked and bruised in several places by the force of the blow . • On October 8, 1954, Giovanni lmera, a pulpwood cutter at Camp P-208, was engaged in cutting down a spruce. The tree was leamng slightly. When he was about halfway through the cut, a gust of wind swayed the tree, causing it to split and tali sideways. Mr . lmera was unable to get clear of the falling tree. It struck him a severe blow on the top of his hard hat and a glancing blow on the shoulder. Aside from being momentarily' stunned by the impact, he suffertd no ill effects as far as a head injury was concerned. The hat was severely dented and was ctracked for a length of about three inches. "The hard hat is one of the best things that has been developed in the way of afety protection for cutters," says Mr. lmerra. • David Dunning, a chokerman at Camp P-208, was struck by the flying top of a jackpine on November 23. Having placed the choker cable around a pi le of pulpwood, he stepped to one side and gave the tractor operator the all clear signal. The operator pulled the bundle of wood up into the arch of the sulky and proceeded to move off with his load . At this point a wheel on the sulky bumped a jackpine tree and bowed it. As the tree released and sprang back, about 15 feet of the top broke and flew through the air. Mr. Dunning began running to get in the clear, but was not fast enough, and the tree top struck BOOK MAY - JUNE 1955 him on the head, severely cracking his hard hat. The blow knock•• ed him unconscious for c3 few minutes but, other than having a stiff neck and shoulder for a few days, he suffei·ed no ill effects. Mr. Dunning is convinced that wearing of the hard hat saved his life, and says, "I would buy my own hat anytime, rather than work without one." - - o -- - Anglo-Canadian Will Award Certificates Last year both "Bush News" and the LOG BOOK reported that Abitibi Power & Paper Company Limited, Sault Ste. Marie Division, were issuing Safety Certificates to their employees who had worked accident-free for a year or more. It is now reported that the Anglo-Canadian Pulp & Paper Mills Limited, Woods Department, are issuing certificates annually to men who qualify. For the purpose of the certificate an accident is counted as such when reported to the Quebec Workmen's Compensation Commission. ---o---TECHNICAL NOTES RECEIVED FROM LAKE STATES FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE Effect of ScarificaHon on the Initial Establishment of Northern Red Oak Reproduction. No. 426 1954 Forest Tree Seed Crop Fair in Lake States. No. 427 Ea:-ly Development of Native and Hybrid Aspens. Ne. 428 Head Capsule Measurements of Minnesota Larch Sawflies No. 429 Sawti~ber Quality in Michigan. 1954 Annual Report of the Lake States Forest Experiment Station, St. Paul, Minnesota, M. B. Dickerman, Director. No. 425 ---0-- Keep Safety Alive In '55 .:Jl,,e dj.r;,c,U gal/ .. "Gas Is Best By ·Test" For Timber Camps -- large or small. A Size for Every Need PROPANE GAS side-arm water heaters have proved themselves as a sure and economical way of heating water for cookeries and bunkhouses. See us also re conversion burners for camp steam baths. USE PROPANE INSTEAD OF WOOD. Also available: Propane Truck and Tractor Engine Heaters WRITE, PHONE or WIRE NORTHERN PROPANE GAS CO. LTD.· BOX 325 FORT WILLIAM, ONTARIO PHONE 2-5318 �MAY - JUNE 1955 PAGE 13 LOG BOOK • ;;,. Why Borden's Trumilk is the Ideal Milk for your Camp 1. All the food value of fresh whole milk I 4. For drinking, cooking and every other milk use I Just add TRUMILK to cold water, mix, and in a jiffy, you have milk ready for drinking. TRUMILK is excellent, too, in soups, puddings, and all baked goods. Can be mixed dry with dry ingredients for cooking convenience. TRUMILK is a powdered whole milk which includes all the cream, all the protein and other nutritional value of finest fresh, whole fluid milk! 2. Costs as low as 534 a gallon! Yes, here's delicious whole milk, ready to use anytime for as low as 53c a gallon . . . a real saving on your milk bill, especially where large quantities are used. Further saving: there's no waste . . . you make up only as much as you need when you need it ! 3. Double-vacuum-sealed for camp use! 5. Easy handling-less weightno freezing I TRUMILK ( whole milk powder) is only ½ the weight of fluid milk. This cuts transportation costs to the minimum . .. makes handling easier. Under seal, TRUMILK keeps perfectly in summer heat or below zero weather ... indefinitely. 6..Fluid whole milk in a iiffy I Now you can mix TRUMILK in any quantity with Borden's new effort-saving hand-mixer. It's a 3-in-1 mixer: (1) mixes (2) stores (3) dispenses. Mixer available AT COST in 2 ½ gal._. capacity. Order from your nearest distributor. Heavily protected with an outer plywood drum, the inner vacuum-sealed metal container protects freshness of Trumilk indefmitely! Also has inner friction-top cover to protect contents after seal is broken. THE BORDEN COMPANY, LIMITED. DRY MILK DEPARTMENT, Spadina Crescent, Toronto 4, Ontario. THE BORDEN COMPANY, LIMITED, 407 McGill Street, Montreal, Quebec. I~ - - · - - - - KIRKLAND & ROSE, LTD. 130 Water Streeti Vancouwr, B.C. A.H. BRADBURY McKENZIE, STEPHENSON LIMITED Harvey & Company 13 North Wharf, Sa•int Joh n, NB • • 345 Higgins Ave., w·1nn1peg, • Man1to • ba St . J o h n ' s, .. '""''fld , Limited "" 11 "'4',.c1,"Compao~~ll'I / ,,t.t @) �LOG PAGE 14 .,(J .£dtle 8tt o/ e:lf.~ . . . . A WISE MAN BEFORE HIS TIME By D. M. Fisher Most of you have never heard of Goldwin Smith. Some eighty years ago, Ontario was lucky enough - or so some feel - to have this brilliant English professor emigrate to Toronto. After marrying a wealthy Torontonian, he settled down in comfort, took up his pen, and began to criticize Canadians, suggesting in most cases what he thought would be good corrective measures. Smith's views on forests and forestry are long forgotten, even though his analysis was partially respon-sible for early forestry legislation introduced in Ontario. Often he was very far ahead of his time. For example, a year ago the provincial authorities announced the formaltion of a special fire-fighting troop at the Burwash Industrial Farm. In 1881 Smith wrote: "The forests are the bread of the people. Far be it from us to Sdy anything against the militia, if there is enough mon(.y' tor it and to provide for more practical exigencies at the same time. Buit while the need of a militia is uncertain . . . that of a good corps of foresters . . . is pressing. It is not unlikely that some of the restless spirits who will not settle down to sedentary labours, and for whom we are devising refuges and labour :tests, might make good foresters under proper command, and they would be fully as avai Iable for the nucleus of an army . . . as any force which Canada at present p0ssesses." Earlier, he had written in his own magazine, The Bystander: "A cry of alarm is again raised about the destruotion of the forests. No question can be rn.ore vital. In 'the pioneer period, when men are few and the wea\th of nature is comparatively boundless, waste seems impossible, and this idea is apt to survive and to beget recklessness when the pioneer period is over and the careful husbandry of resources has become imperative. The prodigal use of the axe is not the greatest of the dangers which threatens the 'most important branch of Canadian trade. The greatest are forest fires, due in most cases to criminal carelessness either on the part of lumbermen and fishermen, who fail to put out their smudges, or, what is more exasperating, on the part of worthless squatters, who, on pretence of settling, spend most of their time in fishing and hunting, camp in the shanties of the lumber- men, and at their departure leave smouldering embers. In some cases there has been reason to suspect that the forest has been wilfully fired by miscreants who expected that the lumbermen rather than lose the burnt MAY - JUNE 1955 BOOK timber would give them small jobs in cultting it during the ensuing winter. A feeling approaching to anguish is excited when we learn that the bread is being taken on an enormous scale from the mouth of the community by the carelessness, or worse than carelessness, of the very lowest of its members. In Ontario there is an Act to preserve the forests from destruction by fires. But . . . it is almost a dead letter; not because there is much difficulty in tracing the fires to their source or in identifying the persons who have caused them ; but because there is not a proper staff of foresters, and because lumbermen dare not prosecute for fear of having their limits burned in retaliation; because, in short, Government is too weak to defend the public interests against private recklessness or selfishness." Smith goes on to censure the intense political rivalry of the parties of the day which "instead of being devoted to useful legislation, are expended in holding partisans together and repelling the attempts of opponents to trip them up. There is a law against throwing slabs and sawdust into navigable rivers; yet slabs and sawdust are thrown into the Ottawa under the very noses of a parliament which is spending its time in scrambles for power." • Smi,th's writing activities carried on until well past 1900. He never became part of any political party and he enraged most of the politicians of his day. One cannot measure the influence of such a man in concrete terms. Yet he helped bring about the recognition of three vital things we take as common-place today. First, the forests are the prime factor of wealth in Ontario. Second, the protection of the forests from fire is so important it calls for a strong detection, suppression and enforcement agency. Thi rd, that the removal of the forests from tawdry political bargaining is the basis for putting them on a sound basis. ---0--- MINNESOTA FORESTS SHOW IMPROVEMENT In spite of continuous cutting, Minnesota's timber stands have improved during the past 17 years, accord· ing to Station Paper No. 31, prepared joinitly by the Lake States Experiment Station of the Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture, and the Minnesota Office of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation. During the period between the 1936 survey and the one just completed the volume of timber stands in Minnesota increased noticeably. Although volumes of softwood sawtimber dropped 20%, hardwood sawtimber volumes increased 51 %. Volumes of softwood pulp wood are about the same as 17 years ago, but aspen pulpwood volumes are now about 50% greater. OIDER YOUR REQUIREMENTS IOW -A .P.A. Forest Notes • • • Our new Wholesale Hardware warehouse i• modernly equipped to sene the Logging. Lumbering and Mining Industries; the Retail Stores; Plumbing, Heating and Building Contractors in Morthwestem Ontario. COCHRANE HARDWARE (WESTERN) LIMITED 105 North Cumberland Street, Port Arthur - Dial 5-7345 �MAY - JUNE 1955 LOG LONGLAC PULP AND PAPER COMPANY LIMITED, WOODLANDS DIVISION HOLDS SEVENTH ANNUAL FIRE SCHOOL Meeting Program 8:45 a.m . Assemble at Recreation Hall Longlac Meeting called to order 8:55 Opening Remarks W. Thom 9:00 Dept. of Lands & Forests 9:10 J. M. Taylor The Fire Warden Problem 9:25 W. B. Cooke Fire Behavior G. D. MacAdam 9:40 Introduce Film 9:55 Film 10:00 Coffee Break 10:20 10:40 Hose Handling on the Fire Line Dick Brady 11 :00 Hose Handling Demonstration Dept. of Lands & Forests Lunch - H.Q. Cookery 12:15 1 : 15 p.m. Effect of Weather Cycle on Fire Occurrence A. L. K. Switzer Geraldton District K. McCron 1 :30 East Highway Dist. H. Renaud 2:30 Kenogami Dist. A. Ste. Croix 3:30 Where Do We Stand? 4:30 G. L. Putttock 4:45 Signing Off W. R. Cooke 5:00 Refreshments - Men's Staff House 6:30 Banquet - Birch's Hall. Have you gathered your Supervisory Staff to plan Forest Fire Prevention and Suppression ? The above program is a good guide to follow. -•- FIRE FIGHTING PICTURE ON TELEVISION On Tuesday, May 9th, Port Arthur Television Station CFPA telecast the Northwestern Ontario Timber Operators' Association film "Fighting Forest Fires in Northwestern Ontario." This film, made three years ago, has had wide distribution throughout eastern Canada and a print has also been sold to a woods operator in Australia. The film shows the manner in which forest fires are fought by men in Northwestern Ontario and, from all reports, was a very interesting program to the audience. This is the first time this type of film has ever been televised, insofar as the Editor of the LOG BOOK is aware. -•- "FIGHTING FOREST FIRES IN NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO" REVIEWED BY GREAT NORTHERN PAPER COMPANY The fire prevention superintendent of the Great Northern Paper Company recently reviewed the film "Fighting Forest Fires in Northwestern Ontario". Mr. Morris Bartlett, superintendent, reported "I think this is a wonderfully well-done film although the conditions do differ a littie from those we have in this area. Will you kindly advise me if this film is available with narration in French, and what the price would be for a copy either in French or English." Be sure that this film is shown in your camps several times during the 1955 fire season. -•- Big dogs bark much less than small ones. Much the same applies in the case of men. What saves the world is that angels rush in where fools fear to tread. PAGE 15 BOOK FOREST PROTECTION COURSE The Industry - Department of Lands and Forests short ,courses rn Forast Protectlon which were started in 1 953 and held again in 1954 will take place in new locations this year. The first course will be for operators' personnel in the Northwestern section of Ontario. The course will be held at the Great Lakes Paper Company Limited depot camp at Martin from July 11 to 14th, with personnel reporting on July 10th. The course in the east will be held at the Ontario Forest Ranger School which is located on Higrway 35, approximately eight miles south of Dorset, July 18th to 21st with personnel reporting on July 17th. Instructors will be the same for both courses to further effect standardization of forest fire fighting methods in Ontario. The aerial demonstration put on by the Department of Lands and . Forests, which is the highlight of the course, will take place at the Forest Ranger base at Ignace, Ontario on Thursday, July 14th. Executives and supervisory personnel of woods operators in Northwestern Ontario and the general public are invited to attend this demonstration. -•- FOREST LIBRARY OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO LAKEHEAD TECHNICAL INSTITUTE The following list covers some books recently added to the library. If you would care to borrow them, or books on any other topic relating to forestry, write the librarian. Loans are for two weeks, renewable by post-card. Many foresters are taking advantage of our mailing-loan service on periodicals. If any readers of the LOG BOOK are interested in this service, the librarian will be pleased to forward a list of the periodicals and a note on the lending arrangements. Carhart, A. H. "Timber In Your Life" New York, Lippincott, 1954 An analysis, full of snap and ginger, of forestry and the woods industry in North American life. Fernald, H. T. Applied Entomology New York, McGraw-Hill, 1955. Floater, E. Norway P·ulp and Paper Oslo, Norwegian Export Council, 1953 In brief compass, a description of forest practices and milling methods in Norway. food and Agriculture Organization Forest Plantation Protection Against Disease N. Y. Columbia University 1954. Food and Agriculture Organization World Pulp and Paper Resources Prospects New York, Columbia University, 1954. Hotchkiss, Neil WildUfe Abstracts, 1935 - 1951 Washington, Govt. Printing Office, 1954 An annoted bibliography of publications abstracted in Wildlife Refiew. Kissam, Philip Surveying Instruments and Methods for Surveys of Limited Extent New York, McGraw-Hill, 1947. Monnett, C. G. Knife Grinding and Woodworking Manual Greensboro, N.C., Dependable Machine Company, 1954. Ontario. Game & Fish Commission Report of 1892. Toronto, Queen's Printer, 189-An interesting historical item: the first large, complete review of game animals and fish of Ontario. Northeastern Wood Utitization Council New Haven, The Council, 1955 A compact review of the status of hardwood pulping in New England. LOGGERS! I can make you more PROFIT • I'm "Balance" - I'm what makes a Caterpillar-built Tractor, Hyster Winch and Arch team so productive. Caterpillar - Hyster equipment is matched in design for perfect balance ... is specifically built to "Go Together" to give maximum traction, maintain good stability and maneuverability - even over the roughest terrain. .Result: Easier, faster, safer log handling ... more profits for you! Call or drop in for descriptive Brochure 1262 on heavy logging practices. Caterpillar-Hyster balanced equipment for more logging profits ... lower costs. POWELL EQUIPMEIT COMPANY LIMITED 115 North Cumberland Street PORT ARTHUR 1060 Arlington Street WINNIPEG, MANITOBA �PAGE 16 LOG Insectsl Insectsll Insectslll District Annual Reports prepared by the Forest Biology Rangers are now compiled for the year 1954. lhese reports deal with survey work in ,the fields of forest entomology and forest pathology. A staff of 22 Forest Biology Rangers carried out forest insect and tree disease surveys in Ontario in 1954. The decline of the forest tent caterpillar outbreak for the second consecutive year in many parts of Ontario highlighted forest insect population trends. Major infestations occurred only in the Temiskaming district, in parts of the North Bay and Cochrane districts, and in the north and east parts of the Central region. Heavy spruce budworm infestations persisted in the Western and Mid Western forest regions. In southern Ontario two species of insects were of major concern; the European pine shoot moth, and the pine rootcollar weevil. The latter was accidentally introduced into Ontario in recent years and caused considerable mortality of Scotch-pine trees in plantations west and northwest of Barrie. Infestations of forest insects in many instances extended over district and regional boundaries. Therefore, for a more comprehensive treatment of information on such insects they are described in ranger re· ports in 1954 on a regional, rather than on a district basis. Infestations of the spruce budworm forest terit caterpillar, larch sawfly, European pinesh~t moth and introduced pine sawfly are so described in this report. MAY - JUNE 1955 BOOK The increase in the scope and number of research projects in the laboratories year-by-year has necessitated a change of emphasis in some phases of ithe work of the forest biology rangers. The principal effects have been to increase the time devoted to intensive sampling of the more important insects and in some instances to decrease the time available for general sampling. More intensive tree disease surveys planned for 1955 will further accentuate this trend. Therefore, no more effective assistance can be given by the Department of Lands and Forests and other interested organizations or services than by allotting the time normally set aside for insect survey work to general collecting of insects causing damage to forest trees. The direction of effort toward this phase of survey work will go far in assuring the continuation of this valuable source of material and information at an adequate level. One observation is timely. The value of co-operator participation cannot be measured solely by the number of insect collections made. Uniless the quality of the collections and the accuracy and completeness of the information recorded on the enclosure slip is maintained the effort expended is not commensurate with the returns. Provision of information and instruction on insect sampling methods, will continue therefore to be an im portant function of forest biology rangers. The wholehearted co-operation of all concerned with the Forest Insect Survey in Ontario will assure a successful year in this work in 1955. A total of 8611 insect collections was submitted to the Forest Insect Laboratory in 1954 compared with (Continued on Page 1<}) <Jo </114mp (!Jut ll/,;,11,e4 . . . . HUSKY and SMOKEY JOIN PAWS ~ ... And ask YOU TO PAUSE BEFORE BEING CARELESS Obey the Forest Fire Safety Rules. STOP, AND SIT DOWN TO SMOKE. SMOKE HAND-ROLLED CIGARETTES. USE SAFETY LIGHTERS. USE VACUUM BOTTLES. USE YOUR CAR ASH TRAY. HUSKY OIL & REFINING LTD. LAKEHEAD DIVISION FORT WILLIAM, ONTARIO Refiners and Marketers of Quality Petroleum Products �LOG MAY - JUNE 1955 PAGE 17 BOOK --------------------------------~-------- Pulp HRecipes" To Suit Your Taste Not Such A Bad Idea A pulp manufacturing executive of a New England mill saw the Weyerhaeuser "recipe" which was published in our March issue for a ton of ·bleached kraft pulp. 11 Now how about one of sulfite pulp?" he asked. The Windsor Daily Star published the following editorial: Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. was very happy to oblige. Here is its "recipe" for one ton of unbleached sulfite (of course, eve,ry cook has to vary a recipe to suit his 11 taste"): 275 lbs. of sulphur. 350 lbs. of limerock. 2 tons of dry wood. 60,000 gals. of water. 225 kw. hrs. of electricity. 9,000 lbs. of steam. In case you forgot, the "recipe" for one ton of bleached kraf,t pulp: 2.6 tons of dry wood. 130 lbs. of salt cake. 55 lbs. of lime. 95 lbs. of burnt lime. 20 gals. of fuel oil. 220 lbs. of chlorine. 75 lbs. of caustic soda. 18,000,000 btu's of steam. 535 kw. hrs. of electricity. 65,000 gals. of filtered water. -Pulp & Paper PERSISTENT SPRUCE Perhaps with tongue in cheek, Port Arthur's Progressive Conservative M. P. P., Mr. George Wardrope, has suggested that a distinctive Canadian flag should have a spruce tree on it. The spruce, he argued, is the back-bone of Canada's pulp and paper industry. It's that, and more. Specialists may insist that the spruce classification often is too broadly and loosely applied. But the shortneedled tree the countryman calls spruce is the busy beaver of the bush, and sometimes as big an annoyance. Hardy and prolific, it takes hold where its seedlings fall, and that's about everywhere the wind carries them. It's hard to imagine a deforested Canada while the spruce is with us. If the lumber it yields is not the best, this is partly compensated for in its availability. It cuts easily, where not extremely knotty, and has provided many a settler a quickly built cabin and barn, as well as firewood. There are more exotic woods, and many that lend themselves more graciously to the craftsman's arts. But the spruce, persistent as a weed, is the tree mostly likely to be standing around when one is needed. .. - - - - - - 0 - -· ALL-PURPO.SE LOADER for the logging, pulpwood and lumbering industries Lifts up to 10,000 Reaches pounds each lift! Carries · Vulcan Machinery & Equipment Ltd. PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO PHONE 4-2483 �PAGE 18 LOG MAY-JUNE 1955 BOOK Guest lecturers Aduertisers' News Lahehead Technical Institute Fores try Course WRIGHTS' CANADIAN ROPES LTD. ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION IN VANCOUVER Wrights' Canadian Ropes Ltd. have announced the removal of -their offices, warehouse and rope stock to the new plant at 350 Southeast Marine Drive. The finishing · touches are still being carried out at the $650 000.00 plant which is replacing the building on Gran~ille Island which was destroyed by fire in 1953. Addirtional new machinery is under construction and the Company expects to receive delivery of these machines in the early summer. Formal opening of the plant is scheduled for September. Their new telephone nuMbe r is FRaser 91 91 . During the spring term of 1955 the following guest lectures were given to forestry students at the Lakehead Technical Institute: 1 Mr. D. C. Clark, Nipigon Lake Timber Company Limited spoke on Logging and Marketing Poles and Tie Blocks. Mr. T. C. Armstrong, Abitibi Power & Paper Company Limited gave a lecture on Camp Construction and a lecture on Road Location and Construction. Mr. Dave Mason, Marathon Corporation of Canada, delivered two talks on Mechanical Logging. Mr. T. S. Jones, Northwestern Ontario Timber Operators' Association gave one lecture on Industrial Relations and one lecture on Forestry Associations and Their Functions. On an experimental basis, a "Job Instruction Training Course" was given to the forestry students. Mr. Len Naleczyty of the Abitibi Power & Paper Company Limited was the instructor and the staff and students of the course with to thank Len for his work. It is considered that future "J" courses wi 11 be held next year. Every other year Mr. Mark Sauerbrie gives technical foresters a one-half term course on Forest ·Fire Control and this course was given during the past term. On behalf of the staff, students, forestry advisory committee, Mr. C. J. Campbell, Master of Forestry wishes to thank the above men for their valuable co-operation. It is also the desire to thank those companies and personnel of companies who assisted the Lakehead Technical Institute Forestry Course on its field trips or field work in general. The co-operation received from all concerned is a great help to the instructors and to the whole course. ----o---- Tree Farm Certified on Manitoulin Island The Central Manitoulin Tree Farm Committee has an active program of certifying tree farms. The Ontario Paper Company private land was certified as a tree farm and this is being followed up by having certification ceremonies on St. Joseph's Isle in May; at Espanola in June and at Sault Ste . Marie in June. NEW 6 CYLINDER DIESEL ENGINE INTRODUCED BY CATERPILLAR TRACTOR CO. A completely new 5~./4 bore x 8" stroke, 6 cylinder diesel engine has been announced by Caterpillar Tractor Company. Adding to the company's line of modern heavy-duty diesel engines, the all new Cat D342 is rated at 190 horse-power for intermittent duty, and replaces the Company's D 13000 engine. A 230-drawbar horse-power crawler tractor with turbo-charged engine became the sixth machine in Caterpillar's track-type line on May l. It is the Cat D9 Tractor which received considerable attention from construction men, loggers, mining men, and pipeliners during an extensive field testing program in 1954. According to Mr. F. G. Nunneley, President of the Powell Equipment Company Limited, Caterpillar dealer in this area, announcement of the 56,000 pound D9the world's biggest, most powerful production crawler -climaxes l O years of big tractor research and development at Cate rpi 11 a r. CORRECTION In the March-April issue of the LOG BOOK an error was made in the advertisement of the Borden Company Limited. 55c was quoted as the price of a gallon of Borden's Tru-Milk. THE PRICE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SHOWN AS 53c A GALLON. Department Holds Scaling Course A scaling course for full Ontario license was held at Mattawa recently by the Department of Lands and Forests. The course was followed by a scalers examination. MARSHALL· WELLS Available at all Marshall-Wells paint dealers and all MARSHALL-WELLS STORES Guaranteed 100% Blister...proof on new wood PORT ARTHUR �LOG MAY - JUNE 1955 so ·o K PAGE 19 INSECTS ! ! C. I. F. News INSECTS ! LAKE OF THE WOODS SECTION Since the first of the year the Lake of the Woods Section of the Canadian Institute of Forestry have held two meetings. The first meeting was held in Fort Frances in February and the second meeting was held in Kenora in April. CENTRAL SECTION The annual meetinq of the Central Ontario Section of the Canadian l~stitute of Forestry was held in April at Espanola, 8955 in 1953. Once again appeal is made to woods industry personnel to collect samples of insects and send them to the Forest Insect Laboratory, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Your co-ope-ration wi 11 materially aid the laboratory and its very important work. (Continued from Page l 6) Members of the Executive for the coming season were chosen as fol lows: Chairman: D. W. Gray, KVP Co., Espanola. Vice-chairman: . G. R. Morrison, Industrial Farm, Burwash. Counci IIors: K. Acheson, Department of Lands and Forests, Sudbury. E. E. Grainger, Abitibi, Sault Ste. Marie. J. Hazell, J. J. McFadden Lumber Co., Blind River. L. Oliphant, Abitibi, Sault Ste. Marie. The past chairman, J. F. Walker, Ontario Paper Company, Gore Bay, was named representative to the National Body. SUGGESTION NOTES RECEIVED FROM THE CANADIAN PULP & PAPER ASSOCIATION, WOODLANDS SECTION W.S.I . No. 1441 (B-9-c) Safety Device on Sluices by G. T. Whalen. S.N. No. 153 W .S. I. No. 1442 (B-3) Another Source of Dry Wood bv G. T. Whalen S.N . No. 154 Branching Axe for Mechanical W .S. I. No. 1443 (B-7-b) Saw Operators S.N. No. 155 by L. G. Kerr. ·_ ,\ Planting Basket W .S. I. No. 1444 (F-2) by rl . H. Prager. S.N . No. 156 Tire Pry W.S . I. No. 1445 (B-8-e) by R. Charron. S.N. No. 157 Safety Device above Driving Dams. W.S. I. No. 1446 (B-9-c) by Ken Patterson . S.N. No. 158 Improved Stick for Scaling Truck W.S.I. No. 1447 (B-6) Wood S.N. No. 159 by .I. B. McCaffery. Snowshoe Harness W.S.I. No. 1448 {B-3) by R. Pitre. S.N . No. 160 There's A New INT.ERNATIONAL OF EVERY SIZE FOR EVERY PURPOSE Mining and Lumbering Operations Construction Work Wherever the Work Is Heaviest S. Je ·D ILL & SON-S LTD~ Member of Canada's Largest Exclusive Truck Service Organi%ation ALSO DISTRIBUTORS FOR FRUEHAUF POLE, SEMI, LOGGING, VAN, AND CARRY-ALL TRAILERS Fl RESTON E Tl RES PORT ARTHUR Red River Road Phone 5-5488 FORT WILLIAM North May at Cameron Phone 3-6457 �"CATERPILLAR" DIESEL MOTOR GRADERS ot FOR MORE. · woRK PER DOLLAR ■ "Cat" Diesel Motor Graders do more work for less and here's why: • 1 They work the year around to keep equip• ment investment luw. Ample power, geared to the earth with • exceptional traction, allows higher operating speeds. Fuel-thrifty "Cat" Diesels burn non-pre• mium fuels. Rugged construction prolongs life of the • machine through years of low-expense, trouble-free use. Our prompt, accurate service is ready to • serve you anywhere, anytime-to keep your grader at work. 2 LongLac Pulp and Paper Woodlands Division own this Caterpillar # 12 Motor Grader, shown at work on their LongLac limits. Averages 40 miles o.f road per day, snow plowing and 20 miles per day on road grading work. There are more Caterpillar Motor Graders at work for Northern Ontario Woods operators, than all other makes combined. 3 4 S Start to profit - now - from more work per dollar expended . . . with "Caterpillar" Diesel Motor Graders. Let us show you the features and operation of the one that fits your needs. Call on us today! Po~ell Equip1nent Company Limited Port Arthur 115 N. Cumberland St. Winnipeg 1060 Arlington St. CATERPILLAR" 7DAYLOAN � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Log Book - Timber Operators' Association Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1955MayJuneLogBook Title A name given to the resource Log Book - May June 1955 Subject The topic of the resource Forest Products Industry Description An account of the resource Log Book, published by the Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association. May June 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955-05 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Shared with permission of the Ontario Forest Industries Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/1803f6470d8e57daeae98f556a733a18.pdf 0c8b3f9a9fcea9308a3eec1bf37bf10e PDF Text Text Mr. r.L'ed Ormsby, Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Ltd PORT .ARTHUR, Ont. �PAGE 2 LOG BOOK SERVING •' THE - TIMBER INDU$TRY ·-.IN NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO Wrights' Canadian Ropes Limited • Ready Power Company Prenco Aeroquip High Pressure Hose With Reusable Couplings Dominion Hoist & Shovel Company Limited International Harvester Company of Canada, Limited 'Drott Manufacturing Corporation Lombard Governor Corporation J. D. Adams Limited Pacific Car and Foundry Company Jiffy Hydraulic Lubricators Isaacson Iron Works Inc. Canadian Mobile Company Limited Bucyrus-Erie Company Northern Machine Works Limited Barber Engineering & Supply Co. Ltd. (Malo loaders) The Frank G. Hough Co. Worthington Pump & Machinery Corporation . Consolidated Diesel Electric Corporation Eastern Steel Products Ltd. We Specialize in shop overhauls. It is more economical for the customer than doing their own repairs TWIN CITY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD. Logging -- Industrial -- Construction -- Municipal and Mining Equipment PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO OFFICES AND SHOPS - 91 > MEMORIAL AVE. �NOVEMBER 1949 PAGE 3 LOG BOOK .... Woodsmen Support the Uommonity Ubest OFFICERS: H. H. STYFFE ............................. ........ ..................... t-..... A. J. AUDEN .......................................... . • J. H. MERRILL H. P. KLINESTI E~ ~\s Q' .), C, G~ by O· HON SHE \ .• &o (.,&~ ~\ • \ TO~ '• ~ SOCI (;0' This will be ast issue of the "Log Book" for 1949. We trust the readers have found some useful material in this and past issues. It is the intention of the association to carry on with this publication for i 950. If the readers at any time have suggestions to offer us, we would be pleased to have them. We would be particularly interested in any articles the readers would care to submit, which would contain information of general benefit to the logging industry. By past standards, this has been a difficult year. However, it is hoped that with the approach of the hauling season, all of our local woods workers will be absorbed, and trust that all companies will be back with a more normal operation. We can all help towards this end by increasing our individual production and efficiency, so that we can more readily compete with outside sources, which are digging seriously into our markets. With this last issue of the "Log Book" for 1949, we take this opportunity of extending to our readers, one and all, the Season's Greetings for Christmas and the New Year. H. H. 'BERT STYFFE Dominion Government to Enact Forestry Legislation The House of Commons recently considered a Bi 11 that will enable the Government to establish National Forest Experimental areas and to enter into agreements with the Provinces on forestry development projects. Resources Minister Gibson said that national re-· sources come under the jurisdiction of the provinces, but the Federal Government realizes it has a direct interest in the development of the resources. The forestry resources provide revenue, employment and contributes to the general economy of the country. Under the proposed legislation, the Government would not invade any provincial field, but it would contribute to a national forestry program. That today woodsmen realize the value of the Community Chest is indicated by returns (at the time of this booklet going to press) from companies in the Lakehead area. Ontario Paper Company employees at Hemlo and Heron Bay contributed $698.00 to lead woods' operators in the Port Arthur area. Mr. Howard Lillie was in charge of the canvas. Other results from woods' employees: Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Ltd Abitibi woods' employees contributed Newaygo Timber Co. (Shesheeb Bay) Alexander-Clark Timber Co. Hammermill Paper Co. (Ycliffe) $650.35 $419.00 $157.00 $ 28.00 $ 18.00 The Great Lakes Paper Company, Limited woods' employees lead woods' operators in the Fort William area by contributing $343.60. The Community Chest does valueable work in the outlying districts of the Lakehead and the efforts of company personnel who are in charge of canvassing have been well rewarded by the generous donations of the men. Officials of the Community Chest in Fort Wiliam and Port Arthur wish to thank all concerned for their efforts. Log Book Circulation Growing -- If You Wish to Receive Your Copy Regularly Please Read This The purpose of the Log Book is to publish information of the woods industry, and, in particular, information pertaining to Northwestern Ontario, for supervi.sory personnel of member companies. Lists of supervisory personnel are supplied by member companies and all such employees receive each issue. By request, this booklet is also sent to company personnel in other parts of Ontario, to Department of Lands and For_e sts' officials, to Forestry Associations in Canada and the United States and to interested individ .. uals. TO ALL READERS OF THE LOG BOOK WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYEES OF MEMBER COMPANIES In fairness to member companies and to our advertisers we do not wish to waste a single copy by sending it to someon,e who has ceased to have an interest in the Log Book. If you wish to receive the Log Book in 1950, please advise the Editor so that your name will be on our 1950 circulation list. Any comments, constructive criticisms, etc., will be welcomed. �PAGE 4 NOVEMBER 1949 LOG BOOK THE IMPORTANUE OF .FOREST SUUUESSION I.N REGENERATION STUDIES By E. B. AYER In forestry articles written all over North America, the hue and cry is for regeneration research. When we discuss regeneration, we give the impression that we have cut down the forest and now are suddenly left with an immense problem of where the future crop is to come from. To my mind that is wrong. Actually, when we remove the forest we are merely interrupting, or in some cases speeding up, the natural process of forest succession. The forest cover that wi 11 grow on an area wi 11 depend on the site-site being a combination of climate and soil. Through the years the site is continually char:19ing through the action of the grow~h !here, en~blin_g different plant forms to exist. That in its essentials 1s forest succession. The various crops that appear in this suc~ession are primary, transitional and climax. In compam~g fore~t and agriculture crops, the farmer only deals ~1th a pri~ mary crop. He bares the soil, sows and reaps his c<?rn and then prepares the soil for the next crop-repeating the process over and over. !he forest~y pa~allel would be tree farming as is practised extensively in parts _of Europe. But this method of obtaining a future crop 1s considered too expensive in this country. A primary tree crop must able to _withstand exposure and a wide fluctu~tion in local cl.1mate, and to show a good growth rate in order to compete succe:sfully with other vegetation. Examples. of such ~pec1es are poplar, birch and jack pil'_le. But primary species are not able to reproduce in the1 r own shade. Therefore, a secondary or transitional species, which_ can taler.ate shade, becomes established under the_ primary species. Eventually when the primary trees die off, unable to reproduce' themselves, the transitional crop ta~es ~ver the stand. Tree species in this group may be white pine, spruce and balsam fir. This process may repeat itself two or three timeseach succeeding tree species being more shade tolerant than the former. Eventually a stage will be reached where a tree species can reproduce itself to the exclusion of all other tree species. This is known as a climax forest\ Cedar, spruce and balsam are climax types. When a tree dies out, enough light is admitted to the lower stratum ?e DO YOU KNOW THAT THESE INSECTS ARE IN OUR FORESTS? Swaine's jack pine sawfly Larch sawfly Yellow-headed spruce sawflyTent caterpillar Fall webworm Yellow-necked caterpi Ilar Birch sawfly Red-headed jack pine sawfly European spruce sawfly Hemlock looper Red-headed pine sawfly Green-striped maple worm Green-headed spruce sawflySpruce coneworm Spruce budworm White pine sawfly The Forest Insect Laboratory reports that in September, 1949, 4 i 9 collections were received at the Laboratory and included the above species. While the maiority of insect samples were sent in by Department of Agriculture employees, operators' employees also submitted samples thus assisting in the research work of the Laboratory. to enable existing though suppressed seedlings to gr and fi 11 the gap. In this region we have three major methods of removing the trees-fire, logging and insect epidemics. Windfalls could be included but its effects are very lo .. cal. What happens after a fire, the most disastrous method, is the simplest question to answer. The soil is bared and a primary species, tree or otherwise, starts the first successful stage. But, as the other two methods do not remove the forest cover completely or bare the soil 1 the future stand development is more indefinite. The conditions it:1 every stand will be different enough to require a separate diagnosis. If a young poplar stand is cut for firewood, is it not natural that poplar reproduction shoulc' return? But if a stand of white spruce is logged, it is more likely that a primary species will regenerate. If tent caterpillars defoliate a mature poplar stand for three successiye seasons, they may induce rotting in the poplar and admit enough light into the stand to allow transitional balsam regeneration to grow through and dominate th4 stand. This is speeding up the succession. These are examples of what may happen. Every situation will vary, requiring a different analysis. There should be no question of the outcome after logging an area. A study of the successful history of each stand should provide the answers. Competent foresters examining existing stands should be able to determine the history of that stand and indicate the result that logging will bring. The result may not be good. B this diagnosis is necessary before we can look for treatment. It is my opinion that an interruption in forest succession by logging should not be detriment~! and that management techniques will be developed to ensure continued forest production. Previous Forestry Articles by members of the Northwester11 Ontario Section-Canadian Society of Forest Engineers: March lssue-"The Commercial Tree Species of Northwestern Ontario," by H. H. Styffe. May lssue-"Forest Regeneration," by J . H. Godden. July lssue-"The Forest Community," by D. R. Stevens. Sept. lssue-"Reforestation," by J. Barron. FORESTRY GRADS ~anada's four forestry schools turned out approximately 400 graduates in 1949. About 600 trained foresters are presently employed in Canada. The Washington Biological Society, which puts metal bands on wild birds to study their migratory habits, recently ordered new bands with different and more detailed wording. They now read: "Notify Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C." Formerly the bands said simply: "Wash. Biol. Surv." Unofficial explanation of the change is that an irate citizen's letter complained: "Sirs, I shot down o of your pet crows and followed instructions. I washed boiled it, and surved it. It was terrible. Stop fooling the people!" �NOVEMBER 1949 LOG BOOK PAGE 5 ependable • 1s more Iha n a word w iIh US••• •I t' S our way of doing business. This 17-foot STEELCRAFT "Sluicer" is a dependable and economical push-tug, for moving logs to the jackladder faster. It is now "job-proven" and will do the work of 12 men with pike poles. WRITE FOR THE NEW SLUICER BULLETIN STEELURAFT LOGGING TUGS UUMMINS "DEPENDABLE" DIESELS POWERED WITH You can be sure, when buying STEELCRAFT that the design and construction is capable of taking the greatest stresses and can be operated with a minimum of manpower. You can also be sure that CUMMINS "DEPENDABLE" DIESELS will give maximum 'low-cost' power performance. Service to Cummins users is located right at your door. RUSSEL-HIPWELL ENGINES LTD. 235 BAY STREET, PORT • • RUSSEL BROTHERS LTD. ARTHUR-PHONE PIET VOOGES 5-5914 �LOG PAGE 6 Why a Torque Converter? Sam, the equipment salesman, and logger, Jack Dawson, stood at the landing talking over the requirements of logging. nsam," Jack said, "I want the whole story on the torque converter. What is it? Why is it? What can I expect to get out of it?" "Good," Sam replied, "I'll start from the beginning. I realize that you probably know these basic facts but it won't do any harm to review them. First of all we will define torque. Any force which tries to turn or twist something is torque. There does not have to be any movement for torque to exist, but simply the force acting on a thing trying to twist or turn it. When you screw the top onto a bottle you are applying a twisting force or torque. When the top appears to be screwed on tight and you continue to try to twist it on further, you are applying maximum torque even though the top isn't moving. The look in your eye tells me that this principle means a lot to you, Jack." "Right, but go on with your story," Jack requested. "A torque converter," Sam continued, "is just as its name implies. It's a device which changes torque. The hydraulic torque converter is a device which changes torque by ·using a fluid as the conducting medium. Actually it is a fluid coupling connecting the power of the engine to the driving shaft of the crawler tracks. There is no direct mechanical connection. It is a torque con-, verter because it increases or decreases the twisting force PARTS '' Best • and NOVEMBER 1949 necessary to turn the tracks at a maximum speed according to the load requirements. Torque Converter Is Explained by Eqnipment Expert Genuine soo:~ "When you asked me to tell the whole story of the torque converter you said, 'Why is it?' You have watched a truck approach a hill, start up the grade, gradually slow down and almost come to a stop. But for a change conditions that took place, it might have stalled out D cause there would not have been sufficient torque or twisting action on the drive wheels to keep the vehicle in motion. However, the driver shifted to a lower gear and the truck proceeded to pul I steadily up the grade. Farther along the driver may have shifted to an even lower gear ratio to obtain a greater torque effort. This increase in torque has been brought about by gears in the transmission which, because of their various sizes, change leverages. It is the frequent changes in load on a vehicle which necessitate changes in torque output." "Yes," Jack said, "I've often thought about that. I know there is a definite disadvantage of a gear type of transmission, that is, that each set of gears in any given vehicle has a range of speed over which it is effective: The first gear in an automobile is used from start to about 12 m.p.h.; second gear from about 12 ".1,p.h. to about 25 m.p.h.; and third from 25 m.p.h. on up. It would be much simpler to use some type of transmission which would serve effectively over a greater speed range and eliminate or at least reduce gear shifting." "Right," Sam said approvingly, "and the hydraulic torque converter has proved to be the answer. It works effectively over a greater speed range and automatically increases or decreases torque as the load demand re- 'FORD ACCESSORIES ~ in the Long Run!" Gibson Motors carry the large:,t stock of Genuine Ford Parts and Accessories ' twixt Toronto and Winnipeg For your convenience, Gibson Motors maintain a speedy shipping department. All orders are given prompt attention so that you will not be subject to costly lay-up. You can depend on Gib~on Motors for Service-Plus! PORT ARTHUR GIBSON MOTORS Authorized Ford Dealer-'fhunder Bay District FORT WILLIAM �NOVEMBER 1949 PAGE 7 LOG BOOK quires. Where a fluid coupling serves only to connect or transmit power of the engine fo the rear wheels, the hydraulic torque converter not only transmits power but increases the leverage, twisting force or torque output of the engine. By means of this device to automaticall·... change torque over a large speed range, gear shifting in successive stages has been reduced." "From your first description of torque," said Jack, ·' I gather that the hydraulic torque converter will develop its maximum torque output as the tractor starts tc move. If the tractor is in motion and starts to slow down due to increased load, the torque will automatically increase to meet the increased demand." "That's it," Sam replied, "If the load increases sufficiently the output will increase as necessary until the tracks slip. The greater the load demand the greater the torque on the drive sprocket's shaft. In a tractor equipped with a hydraulic torque converter the engine cannot be stalled and no matter how much the load, it will continue to operate at a speed where its torque and horsepower are high. This, of course, reduces engine overloading, gear shifting and clutch wear." "What," Jack asked, "are the advantages of using fluid as a transfer medium, such as you described in thE! hydraulic torque converter?" "The greatest overall advantage," Sam replied, "is that the fluid has a cushioning action on load shocks and reduces tractor wear. Further, at reduced engine speeds, or extreme loads it permits slippage, which eliminates the necessity for disengaging a master clutch, permits holding on a grade and prevents stalling the engine 0 1 heavy Ioad ing." Design "How is the hydraulic torque converter built-designed, that is?" asked Jack. Sam drew a circle in the ground and said, "Now follow me on this as I put this together. It is a 3 stage_ hydraulic turbine consisting of an impeller wheel with one set of blades which are driven by the engine a turbine with 3 sets of blades, connected to the tra nsmission input shaft, a stationary housing with 2 sets of reaction blades which redirect the flow of fluid between stages so that fluid strikes the turbine blades at the most effective angle." "That's something like a steam turbine, isn't it?" Jack interrupted. "No," Sam replied, "it is similar to a hydraulic turbine. Unlike a steam turbine, its energy does not come from pressure, but from the kinetic energy of the fluid set in motion by the impeller. Some pressure is necessary, however, to cause the liquid to circulate into the torque converter and out to the radiator for cooling and return. A large fuel transfer pump supplies fuel oil from and returns to the fuel tank as required." "Exactly what advantage can I get from the torque converter as a logger?" Jack asked. "The torque converter tractor offers you many additional tractor performance features. You are assured of more work output by the fact that the horsepower of the engine is held near maximum. Longer tractor life is assured by the elimination -o f the shock that always re.! 1 (Continued on Page l 9) THE NORTHERN ENGINEERING & SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED FORT WILLIAM CANADA ONTARIO Pulp, Logging & Sawmill Machinery NESCO GRAPPLERS FOR HANDLING LOGS, RAILROAD TIES, PULP AND OTHER TIMBER PRODUCTS (Made in Canada) • Nesco Equipment Ensures Economical Speedy Continuous Operation NESCO �PAGE 8 NOVEMBER 1949 LOG BOOK He Drinks Too Muuh (The following article is published as a public service by "The Log Book." No permission to reprint this article in whole, or in part, is required). Alcoholism-fourth ranking public health problem in the United States and recognized as a leading problem by Canadian health authorities is taking its toll from the ranks of this country's business and industry, including the forest products industry. Employers, deeply conscious of their responsibilities in regard to their employees' personal well-being, hav~ granted shorter working hours, pensions, and many other benefits. However, in the majority of cases, mainly through a lack of understanding, they have taken stern and de ~ cisive action in regard to problem drinkers who may be numbered among their employees. That action inevitably results in the termination of the alcoholic's employment, no matter how efficient an employee may be. During the last few years widespread and concerted efforts by organizations in Canada and the United States have brought to light many interesting facts concerning alcohol and its effect upon certainly constituted individ-· uals. First, and of major importance, is the fact that alcoholism is recognized by medical science as a disease and not as a character defect or weakness. The alcoholic's bodily makeup is such that he or she reacts differently from the social or moderate drinker. To an alcoholic one drink is too many and l 00 drinks are not enough. Once he or she takes the first drink the reaction is such that they are overcome by an uncontro~+ lable craving for more alcohol. The result is that the alcoholic continues each time to drink until he or she is drunk. These drinking orgies continue in many cases for days and weeks and even months. To the true alcoholic, all else is excluded from their minds but the obtaining of more to drink until they have drunk themselves into such a physical condition that hospitalization is required. The disease of alcoholism is not restricted to any particular section of society but takes its tol I from al I ranks. Its affect is such that a man or woman afflicted by this tragic disease is powerless after taking the first drink. The tragedy of alcoholism is more than a personal tragedy for the person so afflicted with this disease. The loss is tremendous in dollars and cents and in ability. For employers it is measured in the loss of the ser• vices of competent employees. To the community it is measured by merchants in the loss of trade, as the alcoholic is temporarily unfit for work. Alcoholism reaches into the home, breaking up families and destroying all that is good. Many employers, themselves moderate drinkers, w not tolerate alcoholic excesses by their employees, because they are ignorant of the problem faced by the alcoholic. However, an alert executive can recognize from the standpoint of his company's best interests and also with regard to the personal well-being of his employees, that understanding is a must in dealing with the alcoholic problem of any employee. Strong opinions and even prejudices, have to be discarded when an employer decides to take a part in the salvaging of such an employee. Many factors must be taken into consideration and much depends ori whether the employee is making a serious effort to stop his drinking. If there is little or no effort on his part he may as well be fired as the discharge of such an individual may be sufficient to bring him to his senses. In discussing his alcoholic problem with an employee the employer might use the following approach. The employee might be informed that his drinking problem -is known and that while his abi Iities when he is sober are recognized, he cannot be helped unless he makes .:. sincere effort to stop drinking. Once the employee has indicated that he sincerely wishes to stop drinking he should be advised to have , . complete physical examination and the necessary medical treatment taken. When he has returned to his job a valuable aid to the alcoholic's recovery can be rendered if his fellow employees are requested to treat him with understanding Criticism or any other action which would deter his recovery must be avoided at all costs for it is known that in the first stages of his recovery the alcoholic, deprived of his glass crutch, is highly sensitive and easily hurt. Although the man should not be babied, everything should be done by those around him to give him encouragement and' restore his self-confidence. Healthful, interesting outlets should be found, for it is known that alcoholics are energetic people. In addition, there are _a number of organizations which give assistance in the rehabilitation of alcoholics '1""IKING PlJMPS Viking is steadily progressing with Rotary Seals which eliminate the use of the Packing Gland and is pleased to announce that this feature is now available on their Centrifugal Pumps, another one of their varied lines of Industrial Pumping Equipment. If you have a pumping problem, our engineering dept. is at your service. ROTARY - SANITARY - TURBINE - CENTRIFUGAL - HYDRAULIC FUEL OIL-HOT WATER CIRCULATORS-DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEMS ROY GIBBON AGEN~IES 45A CUMBERLAND ST. S. Tel. 5-8352 PORT ARTHUR, ONT. Lakehead Distributors for VIKING PUMP COMPANY OF CANADA LIMITED WINDSOR -:ONTARIO �EMBER 1949 PAGE 9 LOG BOOK COCHRAIE'S Headquarters for Hunters .Supplies When You Think of Hardware . . . THINK OF COCHRANE'S COCHRANE HARDWARE (PORT ARTHUR) LIMITED · S. CUMBERLAND STREET YOUR FAVORITE SHOPPING CENTRE DIAL 5-7345 it should be suggested to the employee that he ht affiliate with one of these groups. An outstanding effort in the salvation of alcoholics eing carried out by the organization known as Alolics Anonymous. This organization, composed of alcoholics was eslished 15 years ago in the United States and has exienced a phenomenal growth since its inception. As alcoholics, the members bring understanding help to other victims of the disease as they know and e experienced the problems peculiar to those with alcoholic addiction. The proportion of those recovering who join A.A. ecognized at 85 per cent. The basis for the program of Alcoholics Anonymous hat the member must have a sincere desire to stop king and must be ready and willing to do his utmost achieve sobriety. The keys to the A.A. program of recovery, which found a remarkable success are as follows: ( l) Admit they are powerless over alcohol their s had become unmanageable. (2) Came to believe that Power greater than themes could restore them to sanity. (3) Made a decision to turn their will and their es over to the care of God as they understood Him. (4) Made a searching and fearless inventory of mselves. (5) Admitted to God, to themselves and to another an being the exact nature of their wrongs. (6) Were entirely ready to have God remove all se defects of character. (7) Humbly ask Him to remove their shortcomings. (8)Made a list of all persons they had harmed and ~ame willing to make amends to them all. ' (9) Made direct amends to such persons wherever sible, except when to do so would injure them or ers. ( 10) Continued to take personal inventory and when . y were wrong, promptly admitted it. ( 11) Sought through prayer and meditation to imve their conscious contact with God as they underod Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for m and the power for them to carry it out. ( 12) Having had spiritual awakenings as a result of se steps they tried to carry this message to other alolics and to practise these principles in all their afrs. I An alcoholic restored to sobriety regains his selflpect, the love of his family and the admiration of hi9 ends. He is once more a useful member of his comnity and an asset to his employer. The effort expend- PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO IN THE DAZE OF PAUL BUNYAN-'KING OF THE LUMBERJACKS' (TM Reg. Pat. Officel IF PAUL HAON I OF MADE THESE POLES ~0 HIGH, W OULDHT M~VE 14 INGE 'EM T'LET TH' MOON GO . BY// , .,, ~HEN PAUL ERECTED HIS FIRST BIG "fEU:PHONE: LINE OUT TO CAMP NINE IT DIDN'T PROVE TOO PRACTICAL. HIS CREW MA.OTO INSTALL MINGES HALFWAY -\JP THE TOWE.RING POLES IN - ORDER THAT Tl-4EY COULD BE. LOWERED TO PEP.MIT THE MOON TO PASS EACH £\/EW\WG. ed in the rehabilitation of the alcoholic to a normal life has its own reward for all those affected in all ways. (Editor's Note: Alcoholics Anonymous have a branch in Northwestern Ontario. Their postal address is P.O. Box i 14, Port Arthur, Ontario. It is understood that there are branches in Sudbury and North Bay). �AGE 10 NOVEMBER 1949 LOG BOOK BRAKING 01sTANCES ON VARIOUS RoAD Su RfACES Ar 20 M. P.H. AVERAGE BRAKIN~ DISTANCES ON CONCRETE PAVEMENT C,NAIN• R&AA WN&E&.S ............ 40 FT. ............ NO CH"INS OR S4ND -- ON PACKED SNOW ·ci.;.;NS··A.;.;.;;W.:••~••··•••-88 FT.. ............................... SAW•-~ ICtt • 25 ,J.- . 7 50 1 86 ri. ON GLARE ICE 7~ 100 DISTANCES IN FEET la:5 150 Forest Fire Season Over -Still too Many Fires; Department to Bold Regional Meetings Seventeen hundred and sixty fire burned over 59 ,140 acres of Ontario's forest land during 1949, according to statistics released by Lands and Forests' Minister, H. R. Scott. Mr. Scott also announced that woods operators and officials of the Department of Lands and forests will be holding a series of regional meetings. Discussions at these meetings will include plans for fighting next year's· forest fire hazard, fire protection generally, location of towers, transportation and forest resources of each area. The staging of Fall Meetings after the fire season is over is definitely a step forward and based on 1949 and previous years' experiences, plans may be formulated this Winter to organize better fire protection for 1950. (TEAR OFF AND POS1 �NOVEMBER l 949 PAGE 11 LOG BOOK Stur.4'1 <Jt.u, -- MORE THAN LIKELY SIMILAR ACCIDENTS WILL OCCUR THIS YEARWoods Operations Accidents as reported in the Annual Report, 1948, of the ONTARIO PULP & PAPER MAKERS' SAFETY ASSOCIATION C 1. L. 3. 4. ~ No. of Cases INVOLVING TIMBER Struck by falling trees or limbs Logs rolling or sliding Jammed between sticks Loads upsetting or spilling Strains in handling logs Other handling injurie~ INVOLVING HAND TOOLS Axe cuts Hook wounds Saw Cuts Other tool wounds INVOLVING HORSES OR EQUIPMENT Injured by horse Injured by vehicle Chains, ropes, cables Tractors, engines, plows, trucks Canoes, boats, alligators INVOLVING NATURAL ELEMENTS Frost bite Drowning or immersion Burns by fire , 5. 6. 7. 8. INVOLVING LOSS OF FOOTING Stumbling or falling Slipping-no fall Snag wounds INVOLVING _ EXPLOSION Concussion Flying fragments Escaping steam MISCELLANEOUS Flying knots, chips, bark Twigs, wire,. nails, splinters Handling supplies Preparing or serving food Various, n.e.s. Total ON BULLETIN BOARD) % of Total No. of Cases 5.9% 11.2 3.2 0.6 10.1 3.6 34.6% 812 1428 594 120 1269 761 4984 650 85 61 44 840 22.5% 2.9 2.1 1.5 29.0% 3646 885 278 356 * 5165 * 102 * 84 45 75 * 7 313 (2*) 3.5% 2.9 1.6 2.6 0.2 10.8% 393 647 198 325 32 1595 52 6 (3 *) 15 t3 (3*) 1.8% 0.2 0.5 2~5% 170 ** 325 91 18 * 293 103 1000 (3*) 169 * 133 14 316 * - INFECTION OF MINOR WOUNDS As sole cause of disability Note: * denotes one fatal accident 10 Years - Combined 1938-1947 1948 Type of Accident (22*) (3*) (6*) * (7*) 22.2% 5.4 1.7 2.2 31.5% (17*) 2.4% 3.9 1.2 2.0 0.2 9.7% 316 27 (24* J 87 ** 430 (26*) i.9% 0.2 0.5 2.6% 8.6% 3.8 0.6 13.0% - - -% 0.1 0.1 % 15 (3 *) 0.1 % 3 2895 (12*) ** * 5.0% 8.7 3.6 0.7 7.7 4.7 30.4% 5 *" 10 * -% 0.1 26 51 35 22 139 (3 *) 273 (3 *) * 1414 619 100 2133 5.8% 4.6 0.5 10~9% 1 2 77 77 (18*) % of Total - 485 2.7% 2~7-%-- --485 3.0% 3.0% 0.9% 1.8 1.2 0.7 4.8 9.4% 1.4% 2.6 1.0 0.8 3.9 9.7% 100.0% ···••••• 237 433 156 133 640 (8*) 1599 (8*) 16,406 (77*) 100.0% . �NOVEMBER 1949 LOG BOOK PAGE 12 We Carry a Complete Stock of the following Famous Supplies • PUREX WELDING EQUIPMENT • ELECTRICAL WIRE AND SUPPLIES • DOM. OXYDEN GAS WELDING RODS • WALKER JACKS • STELCO ARC WELDING RODS • EVEREADY FLASHLIGHTS • GRAY BONNEY WRENCHES • EVEREADY BATTERIES Dial 5-6511 MARSHALL-WELLS Dial 5-6511 Let's All Talk The Same Langnage--Uable Yarding Nomenclature (Prepared by B. J. McColl, Engineer, Woodlands Section C.P.P.A., and distributed at the C.P.P.A. Cable Yarding Meeting held at Stevens, Ont., September 2l,i949). A-frame-A ~s.!ructure -consisting of two long timbers connected by cross members in the form of a topped A. Usually mounted on a yarder base and used to elevate the blocks at the yarder required by yarding systems. Bardon Hook-A type of choker hook consisting of a bell sliding on the choker wire and having a ferrule on the end of the wire. Block-A pulley used to change the direction of wire rope rigging or to increase the mechanical advantage of the rigging arrangement. Branch-To remove the branches from felled trees. Buck-To saw felled trees into shorter lengths. Butt-The base of a tree; the lower end of a log. Butt Hook-A hook used to attach a choker Ii ne or a tag line to the end of a main line, usually by a swivel or shackle that eye-splices into main line. Butt Rigging-A combination of swivels, shackles, chain or straps and butt hooks, that performs the following functions: (l) permits connection between main and haul back line with swivels, to prevent kinking or tangling; (2) provides place for attachment of one or more chokers. Carriage-The carrier which travels along the skyline in skyline rigging systems. Choker-A short length of flexible wire rope or chain with a connection at one end for attachment to c: butt hook, and with a choker hood on the other end. Cable Yarding-A means of concentrating wood in bolt, log length or tree length form at one point by , system of wire rope rigging and a power unit. Core-The centre section of wire rope. May be made of hemp or wire. Deck-(v) to pile or concentrate logs at one point. (n) The area where logs are assembled by a yarder. Cold Deck-The term "cold deck" is used when logs are yarded into a pile for transportation at some future time. Hot Deck-The term "hot deck" is used when the accumulation of logs is being removed at the same time the yarding operation is going on. Factor, Safety-The ratio of breaking load (ultimate strength) to normal working load (allowable strength for the application) in loaded structural or mechanical members. Fairlead-A device containing sheaves or roller~ used to control the direction of a moving cable. Feller-A man engaged in felling trees. Guy Line-A stationary cable to support the spar or A-Frame. Ground Lead· (Line)-Yarding direct to the fairlead without any lift. Haul Back Line-A line used to haul back the main line, carriage or butt rigging and chokers to a point where the next load is to be picked up. Hang Up-In cable yarding, to get the load stuck due to some obstruction. High Lead System-A yarding system using a spar or A-Frame to give elevation to the highlead block an having the haul back block at ground level. Hook Tender-Foreman of a yarding crew. Main Line-The main hauling line in a cable yarding system. Move Line-A ground line used to move a yarder. Operator-Machine operator. Rig-To install the blocks, wire rope, etc., used in cable yarding systems. Rigging-The blocks, wire rope, etc., used in yarding system. Rigger-A man who sets up the rigging. Shoe-Equipment used in place of blocks to suspend stationary skylines. They consist of a steel shell with shackles and strap attachment and a wooden or steel trough to support the skyline. Slack Line System-A rigging system using two ele_. vated blocks, a skyline capable of being raised or lowered u_nder load, a carriage running on the skyline and a main line and haul back line. Slash-Branches, bark, tops, etc., left in a cut-over area. Spar-A single timber or fabricated structure erected in a vertical position. Head Spar-A spar on or near the yarder which is rigged to carry the elevated blocks required by the yarding system. Tail Spar-A spar rigged at the tail end of a strip to carry the elevated block or shoe required in skyline rigging systems. Strawline-A light cable strung by hand used pull the heavy cables around the setting. (Continued on Page 21) �OVEMBER 1949 LOG BOOK be Problem of Tuberculosis Among The Lumbermen PAGE 13 the armed services for personnel, this project had to be abandoned and, to date, the Department of Health has not been able to resume it. Trained personnel are again available and we hope to start this procedure on a larger scale this coming year. If possible, all lumber camps irt Northwestern Ontario will be visited by a mobile ches1 unit and all personnel will have an opportunity of a chest x-ray. We hope to obtain the full co-operation of the operators and the workers. By D. C. MARLATT, M.D. Medical Superintendent, Fort William Sanatorium Since the Fort William Sanatorium first began ad, .. cting patients in 1935, we have noticed that an unusually large propo rtion of them have been lumbermen. It has been the feeling of health officials that the reason for this is the prolonged and rather close contact of the workers with one another in their bunk-houses. One man with active tuberculosis in a lumber camp over a period of months can readily infect many others in his sleeping quarters or in the dining hall. On occasion over the years this has been found to be true when the whole camp was X-rayed following the finding of one infectious case. For example, one camp in the Black Sturgeon area revealed three additional men with tuberculosis when al I workers were examined; and in one permanent camp near Long Lac several cases were found over a period of two years. At the beginning of the last war the Provincial Department of Health began working on this problem of tuberculosis amongst the lumbermen and provided a truck containing an x-ray unit and staffed by a doctor and technician. This unit visited the camps of a major logging company in the winter and x-rayed all the occupants. However, with the demands of war industry and It is of interest to note that the Fort Wi 11 iam Sanatorium admitted eighteen patients in 1948 who gave their occupation as lumbermen. There were also several who gave their occupations as blacksmiths, carpenters, labourers, truck drivers, etc., some of whom were undoubtedly connected with timber operations. With the exception of children, lumbermen formed the largest occupational group of the 248 patients admitted last year. From these figures it is readily seen that tuberculosis in the camps is a grave problem and must receive the full and immediate attention of the health authorities. In addition to an annual x-ray of all lumbermen, the ideal prevention program would include provision for a pre-employment chest x-ray of every man before he goes into the woods. An employee with tuberculosis in the infectious stage might have the opportunity of infecting several of his fellow workers in a few weeks, prior to the arrival of the x-ray unit in his area. (Continued on Page 16) THE NORTHERN ENGINEERING & SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED FORT WILLIAM CANADA ONTARIO MODEL HS 2000 1948 U.S. PATENT-41135-6 CANADIAN PATENT APPLIED FOR TREE-LENGTH SLASHER AND LOADER Nesco Equipment Ensures - Economical, Speedy, Continuous Operation �PAGE 14 LOG BOOK The Medical Organization of the Woods Division Of the Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Limited By S. J. NAVIN, M.D. This company's woods operations are centred around Stevens and Caramat, nineteen miles distant from each other by Canadian National Rai Iway and about forty-five miles by the Klinestiver-LeMay Highway, soon to be completed. At Stevens, there is a salaried resident physician, a full-time medical orderly and a five-bed sick quarters equipped with a small portable X-ray (General electric F4). The medical and first-aid activities of the area are directed and control led from this centre. The doctor has at his disposal a half-ton Fargo panel-wagon with passenger car transmission and springs, and shock absorbers, front and rear. This car serves .as an ambulance and carries a stretcher protected, when not in use, by a canvas case on the floor of the body of the truck. A locker running the length of the left hand side of the car contains blankets, pillows, etc. Its top serves as a seat when carrying well people or friends ot the patient who is carried on the opened stretcher on the floor. There is ample room for all and for the patient's packsack and other baggage. In the hospital, or sick quarters at Stevens, are treated most cases of illness which .do not require elaborate investigation, prolonged hospitalization, or nursing and medical services of a specialized nature. The same principals apply to cases of injury, the more serious of which are "sent out" when the condition of the patient warrants it, usually after a period of rest and recover) in the sick quarters. At Caramat there is a qualified First-Aid man who doubles as a barber. He has two beds in a separate room adjacent to the barber shop. These beds are for the accommodation of patients until the doctor can get to see them, after which other arrangements are usually made. The First-Aid man also has "medical stores" of fair quantity and variety tor his own use and to replenish the supplies of camps in the Caramat area. The main "medical stores" are kept at the hospital and supplies are sent out from there to the camps as requi red. rhe doctor orders the supplies which are delivered directly to the hosp.ta! although the main warehouse eventually gets the packing notes and invoices and is thus able to enter these supplies on its records. A confi rmat1on of the doctor's order is sent to the supplying firm by the Company's Purchasing Agent. Medical supplies in camps, while adequate, are of a simple nature and camp clerks and foremen are encour, aged to send all save obviously trivial cases to the doctor; "SERVING THE TIMBER NOVEMBER 1949 travel is easy and most of the area is served by daily bus service. No attempt is made by the doctor to furnish routine medi~al se~v1~es in the camps themselves except for severely ill or mJured persons. In this way his time is conserved and patients are given better and more efficient service at his office in the hospital where the tools of_ his trade are readily available, along with other p_l1es _that could not reasonably be kept in a camp or ned in. the ambul_ance. It is not necessary to point out that this trend exists elsewhere than in the bush and is in the main, justified by efficiency and economy. ' While none of our camp clerks as far as the writer knows, has a St. John's Ambulance ~r other official firstai_d certificate, most '?f the~ attended two "pep talks" grven by the doctor 1n which first-aid principles were demonstrated and certain principles of treatment and procedure, including documentation were laid down In these tirst~aid lectures, or "pep t~lks," three point; were emphasized: ( l) the recognition and treatment of ~hock_, (~~ !he arrest of haemorrhage and (3) the extreme madv1sab1_l1ty of giving castor oil or any other laxative to anyone. ~1~h a belly ache (the gut ache may be due to append1c1t1s and laxatives may cause the appendix to burst and t~e pe~son to die). The proper procedure, i"i was emphasized, 1s to send all persons with a stomach ache ~hat lasts more than two hours to the doctor who may, 1f m?re c~nvenient, be contacted by telephone or radio._ yYhile this streamlining of first-aid may not be p~act1cal everywhe~e, i~ has worked out fairly well here with good communication and transportation systems. Upon camp clerks rests the responsibility of making ou~ and transm1tt_ing the necessary Workmen's Compensation forms. Failure to make out and transmit these terms results in hardships for the injured man as his comp_ensation payments do not come in promptly; delay and, m some cases, total failure, to collect hospital r doctor's accounts also results. Camps are visited by the doctor once a month or ?ttener_ for the p~rposes of carrying out routine sanitary inspections. The importance of insect control in camps, particularly of flies, is not overlooked. Most bushmen and their supervisors are extremely tolerant of flies and do not accord them the respect and consequent extermi n ation these really dangerous animals deserve. Mone) spent in the extermination of flies, particularly arou1c1ci the cookery and stables, is well spent and over a perioc of time will yield handsome returns. Supervisors, foremen and clerks can, and sometimes do, do a lot to further· this important work which requires constant and unre lenting care lest backsliding occur. Water supplies are tested from. time to time, samples being sent to the Provincial Lab in Fort William. The cookery is often the OPERATORS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO" WHOLE .SALE LUMBERMEN'S CLOTHING, BEDDING AND FOOTWEAR. GROCERIES, FRUITS & VEGETABLES, TOBACCO, ETC. Fort William �NOVEMBER 1949 first and always the most important place to be inspected. This inspection invariably begins by drinking a cup of coffee. This enables the doctor (1) to engage the cook ir friendly conversation and (2) to have plenty of time to "snoop" around and see things he might otherwise miss Washing facilities, showers and toilets are also inspected : II in all, it is remarkably like a medical officer's in )ection in one of the armed services though the standards are not as high due, in large measure, to the rugged individualism of the bushmen. In an effort to improve sanitary standards in kitchens, a set of Health Rules" was drawn up with the assistance and concurrence of our Chief Caterer. It wi 11 be noted that voluntary co-operation between cookery staffs and the doctor is emphasized rather than compulsion. This is in keeping with modern trends in Public Health activities. Twenty to thirty years ago many cities on this continent instituted compulsory periodic physica 1 examinations of food handlers. They are now rapidly ditching these schemes because of their ineffectiveness and their great cost. Education of the food handler in matters pertaining to health and hygiene is being stressec by Public Health authorities these days. With this trend, we find ourselves in complete agreement. A copy of Health Rules for Cooks and Cookees is printed as Appendix A. While first-aid supplies, simple medicines and • stretcher with protective canvas covering are kept at the office in all camps, additional first- aid supplies and a stretcher in a canvas case are kept at or near all slasher sites. As most readers will know, this company's operations are largely mechanized and the slasher is the centre of the production unit which also includes yarders. 11 ' ' 11 1 1 PAGE 15 LOG BOOK 11 These first-aid materials are kept in a japanned metal box and consists of tincture of iodine 2½ % sterile pads in individual sealed envelopes, bandages of various sizes, all wrapped, a few splints, and some band-aids . .Deterioration and freezing are problems that have to be contended with here-the first is overcome by having all dressings and bandages wrapped or packaged; the second by the use of tincture of iodine which has not been known to freeze while watery solution and creams do and ointments become hard and unusable. Adhesive tape is as a rule incluled as it is unnecessary and will not stick well i~ cold weather or when the skin is moist. Band-aids are, however, included, as the men seem to expect them and they may occasionally be useful though in the main their efficiency is doubtful for the same reasons that apply to adhesive tape. The number of persons employed in the area ranges, under present conditions, from a low of about 300 in April to a high of about 800 in late fall and early winter The foregoing is, we feel, a fairly adequate outline of the medical, first-aid, and hospital services available in the Stevens-Caramat are~. Certain deficiencies should be pointed out: ( l) the lack of suitable e?(amination, treatment, and hospital facilities for female patients and (2) the lack of nursing services of professional standard.' It is probably only a question of time before these defects are remedied-~nd others come to surface to be, we hope, remedied in their turn. (Appendix on Page 1 6) A COMBINATION THAT CAN'T BE BEAT THE MODEL 60 DROTT SKIDLOADEB ON THE ALLIS-CHAL1'IERS H.D.7.W. TRACTOR! These versatile units have been giving trouble free service to pulpwood companies and individual contractors in Thunder Bay District for a number of years, saving labour and expense for their owners. Complete information on_the suitability of this type of equipm,e nt in your operation may be obtained without obligation from: 906 MEMORIAL A VE. PH. 5-8141 PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO ALLIS-CHALMERS TRACTOR G.M. DIESEL POWER �PAGE 16 NOVEMBER 1949 LOG BOOK They are designed for your protection and the protection of the people who eat the food you prepare APPENDIX "A" HEALTH RU LES FOR COOKS AND COOKE ES 1. If you have a cold in the head, a running nose, a cough a SORE THROAT, any CUTS, BURNS, or SCRATCHES, a SORE FINGER, any SKIN TROUBLE a BOIL OR CARBUNCLE or any DIARRHOEA, re~ port to the First Aid Man or preferably to THE DOCTOR at once. 2. Finger nails should be kept short and clean. 3. Hair should be kept short and clean. Women s ha:r should be confined by means of a kerchief bandana or cap. 4. Hands should be washed and dried after going to the toilet. Paper to¥{els and toilet soap are provided for this purpose. 5. Do not pick your nose. Use a clean handkerchief and then WASH YOUR HANDS. 6. If you have to cough, cough into a clean handkerchief or bit of Kleenex which may then be burned· THEN WASH YOUR HANDS. , 7. Fend-X or other creams or lotions as supplied to all kitchens should be used according to the directions posted in all kitchens. Supplies of these items may be obtained by any cookery on application to the doctor ot Stevens. 8. If for any reason you think you may have V.D., report to the doctor at once. These diseases may be rendered non-infectious in a few days by modern methods of treatment and you will not have to lose much time from work. 9. These simple rules should be followed carefully. 1 I Made in I MINISTER TO SERVE BUSHMEN The Reverend J. E. Paterson of the Murillo United Church was appointed by the Superior Presbytery in September fo serve the ministerial needs of camps i the Black Sturgeon area. The Presbytery has been endeavoring for nearly four years to provide a minister for this field and with the recent appointment of a l_ay supply minister t~ take over at Murillo. Mr. Paterson has now been able to undertake work in the camps. Note: Mr. James H. Allen of the Shantymen 1 s Christian Association will be spending the winter in the bush camps of Northwestern Ontario. The Problem of Tuberculosis Among Lumbermen (Continued from Page 13) We feel that the above program of pre-employment x-ray can be worked out in the near future, but an excellent start could be made in the elimination of tuberculosis by chest x-rays of all workers in the camps. (Editor s note: One and possibly two mobile x-ray units will be available in Northwestern Ontario next year. It is planned to have a unit visit all camps and other centres of population as soon as plans are completed. Th~ itinerary of the mobile units will be published in this booklet). 1 Now Available with Choice of Standard or UOX CHIPPER UBAIN for quick, easy filing. No extra cost. Canada For Information, Sales or Service Contact: P.M. PRODUCTS (1947) LTD. -PORT ARTHUR, ONT. - 278 Bay St. -ORILLIA, ONT. - 74 Colbourne St. -HEARST, ONT. -QUEBEC, QUE. - 307 Dorchester St. -VANCOUVER, B.C. - 845 East Hastings St. or Your Closest REGIONAL FREDERICTON, N.B. - John Kilburn, 153 King St. OTTAWA, ONT - Blair Equipment Ltd., 50 Queen St. W. SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. - Soo Equipment & Supply WINNIPEG, MAN.-Mumford Medland Ltd., 576 Wall St. PRINCE ALBERT, SASK. - J. Munro & Sons, 1522-2nd. Ave. W. EDMONTON, ALTA. - Industrial Supplies Ltd., 10771-101 St. In U.S.A.-WOODBOSS INC. - 2712 North Mississippi Ave., Portland 12, O!egon, U.S.A. �PAGE 17 LOG BOOK NOVEMBER 1949 /ictures taken on The Pas Lumber Co. operation at Reserve, Saskatchewan, where t h i s Euclid Tractor ·again proved its ability to go out and' produce against terrific odds and elements. EUCLIDS .oo· IT AGAIN! MORE Records Broken! - MORE Satisfied Costo1Der• TOTAL WEIGHT OF LOGS HAULED PER TRIP-535 TONS TOTAL FEET OF LOGS HAULED PER TRIP-107,000 FT. LOGS TOTAL CORDS OF PULPWOOD HAULED PER TRIP-235 CORDS "The latter being comparative in regards to weight hauled." WE HAVE AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR RENTAL, EUCLID TRACTORS PULPWOOD AND T RA I L E RS WITH UP TO 20 CORDS CAPACITY. Showing Adverse Grades Encountered For Further Information Please Contact G. H. GODSALL EQUIPMENT CO. LTD. . / TORONTO 213 BAY STREET PORT ARTHUR TEL. 5-,6753 MONTREAL • PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO �. PAGE 18 LOG BOOK NOVEMBER 194':J ADVERTISERS' NEWS Increased Training Facilities Offered Cutters A new step toward decreased cutting costs and improved employee relations in eastern Canadian pulpwood camps was recently made as a direct result of a personal survey made by Mr. A. M. White, president of P.M . Products ( 1947) Ltd. Employers, faced with tighter market conditions, are searching for new methods of economizing without endangering employee relations. The workers, on the other hand are anxious for steadier work with more years of employment. In the past, power saws have been offered as a solution, but lack of local servicing depots and inexperience of saw operators defeated the possible benefit. After discussing the above problems with several pulpwood company executives, Mr. White has opened branch training-service offices at Hearst, Ont., Orillia: Ont., and Quebec City in addition to the branch at Port Arthur, Ont., established last year. These with service agencies operated by Blair Equipment Ltd., Ottawa and Soo Equipment and Supply at Sault Ste. Marie, will form a chain of training, sales and service depots for the P.M. Woodboss, the company's one-man power chain saw. In addition, Mr. White has arranged to have experienced power saw operators go right into the camps and assist the men, until they become thoroughly experienced on power saw operation and maintenance. Results to date are encouraging. Many cutters, owning their own power saw arc receiving higher pay checks, and due to the training have become skilled craftsmen with an additional 15 to 20 years earning power. Employers are finding the trained power saw operators more dependable and permanent. They are making substantial savings on board and travel expenses. More pulp per man can be cut and labor turnover is definitely decreased. FOR RENT-TD-6 INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR EQUIPPED WITH Bulldozer and Winch, in good operating condition. For further particulars apply to: Mr. J. Woynarski, c/o Brampton Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd ., Beardmore, Ontaric OUR ADVERTISERS M A K E THIS BOOKLET POSSIBLE. WE WISH TO THANK THEM FOR THEIR SUPPORT IN 1949 AND SUGGEST THAT YOU SUPPORT THEM. SPECIALISTS IN MECHANICAL LOGGING Timberland Machines Limited of Woodstock, Ontario, is an associate company of Truck Engineering Ltd., and was established in March, 1947, to develop and produce equipment fo~ mechanization of logging in easte Canada. This firm is engaged exclusively in the design, manufacture and application of mechanical logging equipment. The company is staffed mainly by former B.C. loggers. One of the items of equipment, rapidly becoming popular with logging operators, is the Timberland Yarding Donkey. Winches of all types, light all steel sleighs and a range of roller-bearing blocks are amongst items developed -and supplied by Timberland Machines Limited. Officers of Timberland Machines, Limited, from left: V. B. King, president; W. A. Magill, vice-president; R. C. Symons, development engineer and A. E. Eskola, factory representa~ive. �NOVEMBER 1949 LOG BOOK OSCO BLOC KS Torque Converter PAGE 1 ~ WHEREVER CABLES ARE USED "JOE BEAVER Sy Ed 0 Nofziger (Continued from Page 7) suits from master clutch engagement in the conventional tractor as well as other instantaneous loads encounterec' when the tractor is in operation. There are many in• stances where, in torque converter tractors, you could still read the manufacturer's name• on the disk of the clutch after many long, hard hours of field operation. Because of the cushion effect of the torc,Je converter breakage and wear are generally reduced. Your operator will like the torque converter because it means comfort, ease of operation. Momentary loads are handled evenly and without jerking. And, incidentally, great savings on cable used on winch operations have been reported by loggers due to the steady, smooth operations of the torque converter tractor. Accurate control permits the operator to work into any desired position gradually. The flexibility of the tractor in any gear allows taking up a load in front or behind without appreciable shock. The 'rque converter reduces back lash in pushing and tow,g. Greater safety results from this accurate control anc flexibility. This is of particular advantage when operatin£ in critical conditions where infinite speed control i~ needed. Simplified transmission is· the existing desirable condition. The converter makes it possible to automatically operate in each gear from zero to the maximum speed of gear, resulting in an infinite number of speed~. obtainable, automatically selected by the load itself. Thi~ means much less gear shifting and simple operation. Tha1 is briefly, the what, why, and how of the torque converter."-From Timber topics. 11 This booklet is printed on Thrift-Coat Enamel'' produced at the Provincial Paper Limited, Port Arthur Mill. from wood harvested in Northw,estern Ontario. • ,,, r;~ -· - .•·· G.f + 1:,,(/.(IJ. './1, -- ~ ., --- • - Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture "That's like eating the top layer of cake and throwing the • rest away. 0 J::···············.·.·.··.... ··· .................:·:·:·...~.............:·:•:.- J. T. Russell Motors Ltd. 120 N. Archibald St. -:Fort William, Ont. Distributors for THE FAMOUS FARGO TRUCKS 'Built to Fit the Job' A FARGO BUILT FOR EVERY JOB GROSS YEH ICLE WEIGHTS From 4,600 lbs. to 40,000 lbs. For Complete Information DIAL 3-7421 -- ~- ·· ..- ~:::::=:::::::::=:::::::=:::::=:::::::.:-... •:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:• ... .-:-::::::/:\}/{:\:\\:::::\ :. �PAGE 20 NOVEMBER 1949 t OG BOOK Loosened Stem-Bearing Coupling Sinks Tug; Man Drowned The cause of the sinking of the steel-hulled, 37foot, diesel-powered tug "RED ROCK" on Lake Nipigon, with the loss of one life in August of this year has been determined as a loosened stern-bearing coupling. The events leading up to the sinking of the craft, while understandable-would indicate that a thorough inspection was not made when work with the vessel commenced on the morning of August 12th. An inspection of the craft was made on the evening of the eleventh, the engine room being entered for the purpose of checking the engine. Everything appeared to be in- satisfactory order and the boat did not appear to be taking water. At approximately 5:00 a.m. the following morning, in a dense fog, the crew of two men boarded the RED ROCK, which had been moored alongside a larger craft overnight. The engine was started from the controls in the wheelhouse with none of the crew entering the engine room. After proceeding some distance, a sharp turn to the left was made to jump a towing boom. The operator noticed at this time that his craft was listing sharply to the left. The logman was instructed by the operator to check the ballast in the stern, thinking that the chain ballast had shifted. The logman returned immediately advising that the ballast had not moved. In this short time, the list had increased and the RED ROCK was on the point of sinking. The operator instructed his logman to secure one of the "Mae Wests" which were fastened by a light cord on top of the boat and which could be obtained without difficulty. He returned in a few seconds, but the operator was not sure if he was in possession of a Mae West as he was forced to jump overboard at once. The vessel sank in 80 feet of water and the body of the log man was not recovered unti I August 16th although a Mae West was found floating at the scene of t sinking. The Brompton Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. have investigated the cause of this accident and· have prepared sketches to show a method to prevent shift coupling from loosening. This sketch may be loaned from "The Editor" on request. A rich man said to his minister, "Why is it everybody is always criticizing me for being miserly, when everyone knows that I have made provisions to leave everything I possess to charity when I die?" "Well," said the minister, "let me tell you about the pig and the cow. The pig was lamenting to the cow one day about how unpopular he was. 'People are always talking about your gentleness and your kind eyes,' said the pig. 'Sure, you give milk and cream, but I give bacon and ham-I give bristles, and they even pickle my feet! Still nobody likes me. I'm just a pig. Why is this?' "The cow thought a minute, and then said, 'Well, maybe it's because I give while I'm still living.'" Alberta is Canada's main oil producing area. In 1948 it produced 11,000,000 barrels or 88.5 per cent of the total domestic production.-Quick Canadian Facts. For Your Circular SumsCONTACT US We have a Complete Stock of ... DISSTON: BAND SAWS PLANER KNIVES MACHINE BLADES FILES Northland Machinery Supply Co. Ltd. FORT WILLIAM PH. 3-7407 �NOVEMBER 1949 LOG BOOK PAGE 21 Let's All Talk the Same Language-Cable Yarding Nomenclature (Continued from Page 12) Strap-A short piece of wire rope with an "eyespli ce" in each end for attaching blocks to stumps, etc. Strip-The area covered by one rigging installation ~ a cable yarding system. Setting-The area yarded at each temporary location of the yarder. Skyline-The cable suspended between the elevated blocks of a skyline or slackline rigging system. Tight Skyline System-A rigging system using two elevated blocks or shoes, a tight skyline which is the primary load c_arrying member, _and a ca~ri_age "':'hi~h runs along the tight skyline. Various subs1d1ary rigging arrangements may be used with,.this basic arrangement for carriage actuation. • ~. • .. Unhooker-A man who unhookl ~c~q,k~crs from logs at the yarder. • , , , Yarding-The operation of moving logs from the stumi:, to the deck. IT MAY BE A LITTLE EARLY . . . BUT THIS IS OUR FINAL ISSUE IN 1949 MISINFORMED Faith Healer: "How is your family?" Man: "Not too bad, although my brother is sick." Faith Healer: "Your brother isn't sick, he just thinks he's sick." Several months pass by before the two men meet again on the street. Faith Healer: "How is your family?" Man: "Not too bad, although we are still having trouble with my brother. He thinks he's dead." 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X 12' long collapsible ducts Wheels - - - - - - - - - R·ubber tired Weight - - - - - - - - - - 350 lbs. SPACE HEATING of temporary buildings, storage sheds, repair shops and building~ under construction. They Use HERMAN NELSON HEATERS i/ t/ t/ t/ HACQUOIL CONST. CO. QUE(SEC NORTH SHORE PAPER CO. ABITIBI POWER & PAPER CO. ONTARIO PAPER CO. t/ MARATHON PAPER MILLS { PASCOL I NORTHERN PAPER MILLS 7 DAY LOAN ., LONGLAC PULP & PAPER _co. , t/ GREAT LAKES PAPER CO. I I t/ { t/ t/ DRIFTWOOD LANDS & TIMBER THUNDER BAY HARBOUR IMPROVEMENTS BROMPTON PULP & PAPER CO. ONTARIO DEPT. OF HIGHWAYS SASKATCHEWAN POOL TERMINALS COMMONWEALTH CONST. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Log Book - Timber Operators' Association Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1949NovLogBook Title A name given to the resource Log Book - November 1949 Subject The topic of the resource Forest Products Industry Description An account of the resource Log Book, published by the Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association. November 1949. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1949-11 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Shared with permission of the Ontario Forest Industries Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/0f52d913250183d8da5fb8af289c4ba0.pdf 8f58d8d0acc3c83703e38d30b39afe2b PDF Text Text Mr. Herman Sievers, Marathon Paper Ulls, Public Utilities Bldg., Port Arthur, Ont. �NOVEMBER 1950 LOG BOOK !'AGE 2 LOGGERS DREAM The All-around Answer To Your Logging Problems HANDLES EASILY IN STEEP OR MARSHY LAND BUNCHES FROM ANY DISTANCE UP TO 800 FT. ~ . J -~ --- -~ -=->~-..,..~ 'l QUICK SELECTIVE AND LOADING STACKING USEFUL FOR HEAVY LIFTING AND TOWING TRAVELS AT TRUCK SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAYS r FASTER ·EASIER LOGGING QUICK AND EASY TO UP AND TAKE DOWN SET NOW ON DISPLAY AT Twin City Industrial Equipment Ltd. LOGGING INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION MUNICIPAL and MINING EQUIPMENT Offices and Shops 915 Memorial Avenue PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO PHONE 5-5495 CHECK THESE FEATURES Crane is operated with a 1 00 HP Ford lnd•11strial Motor. Main drum has a capacity up to 1200 ft. of 1/s inch line. If your pay roll has gone sky high, and profits have taf<en a dive - then it's time for you to take a look at what a three-man crew can do if you equip them with a LOGGERS DREAM. It's a tough, fast piece of equipment that saves man power, does a wider range of jobs, and helps you lay down more logs at the mill in shorter time. With a LOGGERS DREAM your men can put big, high loads on your trucks in 10 minutes. Tf:lat means more loads per day. lower overall costs and more profits. Rear support drop stand takes all operating weight from truck springs. Parts can be quickly and easily replaced. Mounted on a standard type reinforced truck chassis. MACHINE WORKS HOME OUICE AtJO FACTORY - LOU1$VILLI. MISSIUIPPI ... -~- .. 't' • •• .... ., ..... J �NOVEMBER l 9.50 LOG BOOK PAGE 3 FREE T.B. X-RAY SURVEY UNDERWAY ~ \'r~o ~ ~ ~e<' ~~ f the Lo oak is the final one for 1950 and it is hoped pervisory personnel in the woods find this a useful ooklet, both -for getting informatiorl about what is going on in Northwestern Ontario, and for the technical articles about our industry that are an important part of the booklet. We wish to thank members of the Northwestern Ontario Section, Canadian Society of Forest Engineers (now the Canadian Institute of Forestry) and the members of the Mid-Western Technical Section, Canadiar-i Pulp & Paper Association, who have contributed articles during the past year and, in addition, all others who helped make this booklet by contributing articles and other information. It is planned to continue the booklet in 1951 and in this connection, the editor will be pleased to receive and make use of any information that supervisory personnel in the woods may care to submit for publication The editor reserves the right however, to accept or reject any material and also add to it any commentd which are felt to be desirable in presenting such items to Log Book readers. Full credit is given to authors of releases and it is hoped that men of the woods (who are normally a little backward about coming forward) will not hesitate to contribute anything of interest to the woods industry. Such contributios will make this booklet more valuable to our section of the country. This is a big year for the woods industry and, while there has been. a severe shortage of cutters, it is hoped that there will be sufficient men to ensure that the planned production is obtained. The first thing we know it will be Christmas time and while our greetings will be early and the first that you may receive, I wish, on behalf of the members of the Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association to extend to one and all COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON GOOD CUTTING GOOD HAULING H. H. Styffe, President. H. P. KLINESTIVER ELECTED HONORARY PRESIDENT NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO (WOODS} BRANCH, ONTARIO PULP & PAPER MAKERS' SAFETY ASSOCIATION To replace Mr. J. H. Merrill, who has moved to Quebec, Mr. H. P. Klinestiver, Vice-President and Manager, Woodlands Division, Marathon Paper Mills of -anada Limited, was elected Honourary President of the orthwestern Ontario (Woods) Branch, Ontario Pulp & Paper Makers' Safety Association at a recent meeting. The Mobile X-Ray Unit of the Fort William Sanatorium is now in the woods conducting a T.B. Survey of men in the camps. X-rays are taken and in view of the turn-over of men, are developed as quickly as possible. If the X-ray shows any signs of T.B. or other ab-· - normality, the individual concerned is privately notified as well as his personal doctor. Camps of the Long Lac Pulp & Paper Company Limited, the Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Limited and the Brampton Pulp & Paper Company Limited, have been surveyed to date. AMERICAN PULPWOOD ASSOCIATION USES BROMPTON PULP & PAPER COMPANY'S LOGGING SUPERINTENDENT'S TREATISE ON FOREMANSHIP AND LOGGING CAMP OPERATIONS IN RELEASE TO THEIR MEMBERS Mr. L. M. "Buzz" Lein, Logging Superintendent of the Brampton Pulp & Paper Company Limited at Beardmore, Ontario, prepared a Treatise on Foremanship and Logging Camp Operations in May of this year. This treatise was distributed by the Brampton Pulp & Paper Company to their foremen. The American Pulpwood Association thought sd much of Mr. Lein's introduction - The Foreman as a part of Management; The Foreman as a Leader; The Foreman and his Job; What an EmpJoyee expects of his Foreman - that they used these parts verbatim along with other excerpts of Mr. Lein's Treatise in a release to their members entitled "Foreman Training." Congratulatioss to Mr. Lein for this contribution to training of foremen · in the woods. (Anyone desiring a copy of the Treatise on Foremanship and Loggi_ng Camp Operations by Mr. Lein, please request a copy from the Editor of this booklet.) WE AIN'T CUSSIN' Speaking of various· terms used in businesses, let's take the printing industry. A devil is a youngster learning the trade, in other words an apprentice; a bastard is an uneven measure, slug or lead; and the 'hellbox is a pan where uneven slugs, leads, odd size type, etc. are placed. So you see when we say, "Come here you little devil and take these bastards to the hellbox," we're not cussin' - it's just plumb good English - as far as the printer is concerned. - Montana Press Bulletin. FOREST INSECT COLLECTIONS INCREASED IN SEPTEMBER The Forest Insect Laboratory, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, reports that slightly more than 600 collections were received at the laboratory during September which represents an increase of approximately 200 over the same period in 1949. The total number of collections for the year now stands at 6,400, or 800 less than in 1949. A wise old Owl lived in an oak, The more he saw, the less he spoke, The less he spoke, the more he heard, Why can't we be like that old bird. �PAGE 4 LOG BOOK NOVEMBER I 950 Recent Changes in Logging Methods at Marathon By W. D. Harkness During the past four years mechanized logging methods at Marathon have developed from an experimental show of questionable merit into a full-scale logging program. While basic principles of mechanized procedures are not new and have been successfully applied in other regions, it is inevitable that the adoption of these principles to conform with local requirements involve considerable trial end error. The gradual discarc· of numerous impractical suggestions and the adoption and development of less plentiful ideas with economic possibilities is a continuous and longterm process. Stated briefly, current problems in the above respect are considered to be : (l) Improvements in operating techniques for the purpose of increasing productive capacity o·: the mechanical units themselves and (2) Development of operating methods that will enable operators to uti Iize standard equipment, regardless of timber, topographic and other variable conditions, for a greater portion of the year. In line with the above, innumerable changes have been made in both machine design and the handling of equipment. Most r~cent changes have been the use of spar trees for highlead yarding and the development of methods to handle packaged or "bundled" wood by means of standard skidding equipment. The Development of Spar Trees: Power winches have been successfully used for ground skidding under certain specific conditions. Units of this type must be powerful and .are therefore exceed-' ingly heavy and not easily maneuverable. This weight factor has limited their use to very favourable terrain and timber conditions where suitable logging roads coulc'• be constructed at nominal cost. The range over which ground skidders could operate to a single landing was limited due to extreme power requirements at even moderate skidding distances. It was quite evident that the bulk -of power necessary in this type of yarding was lost due to loads hanginr up on knolls, stumps, brush and standing timber of unmerchantable species. To reduce these power losse~. uA" frame attachments were designed for mounting 01 yarding sleds to give increased "lift" to loads comin£ out to landings. Height of these "A" frames was originally twenty-eight feet. Later designs increased this height to the present forty-four feet. Experimental work has been conducted to determine the effect of height of spars, or "A" frames, or power requirements. The results of these experiments are tabulated below: Ratio of Height of Spar to Yarding Distance Required Line Pull in % of Force Required at Height-Distance Ratio of 1 /20 48.4 69.7 82.7 1/12 92.1 1/16 100.0 1/20 There is, obviously, a limit to the height to which 'A' frames can be built and mounted on a yarding sled. This maximum height we estimate to be approximately fifty-five feet. However, the advantages to be derived 1/4 1/8 from going above this fifty-five foot level are so appar~ ent that some type of spar erected independently of the yarding sled was felt to be a prime necessity. The a • vantages of this may be listed as follows: (l) Increased line speeds for loaded hauls: For a machine of known power rating, line speeds are correlated with power required tc m.ove the load. That is, as power requirements decrease, line speeds increase resulting in a proportionate increase in machine capacity. (2) Increased range of yarding units operating from a single setting: With increased height of spar, an equivalent power unit may be used to log timber from a larger setting. While this will not necessarily increase machine production it will, ir, most instances, reduce overall costs by reducing total road mileage required to log off a specific area. This is most important in terrain through which road building represents a major cost item. (3) Reduction in breakage of timber and damage to the residual stand: As fewer hang-ups occur, less damage to tree length logs may be expected. Similarly, damage to standing timber and advanced growth is less severe. To confirm these theories, a number of settings were closely watched. These particular settings had been laid out for yarding with standard fourty-tour foot "A" frames. Seventy-five foot spar trees were erected and average productioin per yarder-day increased 16.2%. Peak increase in production jumped to 29.6% above normal. The number of damaged pieces decreased from the previous average of 0.77% to a new low of 0.32%. We had anticipated, as one of the disadvantages of spar trees, an increase in non-productive time due to the longer time period involved in erection and rigging. In actual practice it was discovered, however, that this disadvantage was more than offset by reduction in moving time for the yarding donkey itself. With spar trees placed in the centre of landings, two or at most three, rigging changes were necessary to yard a complete setting. Development of Bundle Yarding: The optimum average stand diameter for tree length yarding is approximately l 0" DBH. As average diameters increase or decrease above or below this point; particularly the latter, the economic advantages of tree length wood handling diminish. Seasonal variations aggravate these conditions in that heavy snows make it exceedingly difficult to operate at peak efficiency particularly in small diameter timber. Coupled with these is the fact that much of the potential wood supply on Marathon's pulpwood concession is located on muskeg areas through which all but winter road building costs are prohibitive. To circumvent these difficulties, alternate methods of hand Iing pulpwood production from black spruce swamp types had to be developed. One method currrently being developed is the yarding of wood in bundles. In bundle yarding, roads and strips are laid o much in the manner of conventional manual operations. (Continued on Page 22) �NOVEMBER 1950 LOG BOOK WOOD MEASUREMENT IN THE MILL (Continued from Page 6) the paper made is converted to wood volume by means of the average wood density. This volume is then. considered as 46 percent of the wood going into the digesters. Another method in use is to find how many cunits wood are required to fill a digester with chips. Wood going to the chipper is scaled until several digesters are ' tilled and the average wood charge is found. Then for ~ each period, the numQer of digesters of wood cooked is multiplied by this standard charge factor to determinc the wood consumption. A third method measures the wood used directly y inserting a weighing device under the conveyor beli -rrying the chips from the chipper to the digesters~ ·his weighing qevice sometimes consists of a suspended iighing span attached to a series of knife edges and ers above the belt. This mechanism continuously als the pounds of chips travelling with the belt. Aner type has a weigh span pivoted at one end. The j presses down on the other end which is supported a diaphragm. As the pressure on the diaphragm es, this is transmitted by compressed air through ,'· ~s of bellows and levers to a totalizing mechanism Jither case the total pounds of chips are converted bone dry weight using the average chip moisture and ,1ence to wood volume by means of the average chip density. - After the total wood entering the grinders and the d:gesters has been found, other losses are then added Sulphite chipper sawdust loss is found by weighing quantities of sawdust on scales and determining it as a percentage of the wood entering the chipper. The loss of wood in the barkers is found by scaling quantities of wood and also measuring the broomed ends of this wood and hence finding the percentage loss in volume due to brooming. Loss in the slasher, which saws up the eight foot and sixteen foot wood into four foot lengths,\ is determined by passing a known number of logs through the slasher. The snipes are collected and their average length determined. The total length of all the logs going through is known, and hence the percentage loss can be calculated. These losses are then added to the mi 11 consumption to give the total wood consumed. -One of a series of articles by members of the Mid-West Branch, Technical Section C.P.P.A. 1 I PAGE 7 MISSED FROM THE LIST OF HONOURARY FIRE WARDENS REPORTED IN THE JULY ISSUE PATRICIA DISTRICT Jalmar Ketonen, Contractor Jalmar Ketonen H. A. Thomson THE NORTHERN ENGINEERING & SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED FORT WILLIAM CANADA ONTARIO ) MODEL HS 2000 1948 U.S. PATENT-41135-6 CANADIAN PATEK.IT AP?Ll:D FOR TREE-LENGTH SLASHER AND LOADER Nesco Equ~pment Ensures - Economical, Speedy, Continuous Operation �NOVEMBER 1950 LOG BOOK PAGE 8 The Aerial Egg-Beater and the Forest Fire By Irvine Keenleyside of The Photographic Survey Corporation Limited pin-pointed on maps and aerial photographs of the area. The latter are supplied to the pilots of the waiting float plane and helicopter. Both aircraft, loaded with men and supplies, pr -' ceed to the lake six miles from the fire. There, the helicopter bridges the gap. Since the fire is in dangerous country, more men and equipment are thrown in than the helicopter can carry in one trip. The most economically useful 'copter carries the pilot, two men and equipment at normal altitudes. So a shuttle service gets going. The travelling windmill, float-equipped, makes a round trip from lake to fire in fifteen minutes with two men and their equipment. The men arrive at the fire, untired, with their equipment in prime condition. Best• of al I, they know that if the fire should get out of hand; they can qe rescued promptly and safely, avoiding one of the worst hazards of the paratroop method of firefighting. The hel icoter can land or take off in only 300 square feet of cleared wheel space. If even a patch this size is not available, the machine can hover over a thin spot in the bush and the men can climb down or up the accommodation ladder. Similarly, their equipment can be lowered or recovered on a line. By means of the shuttle service, men, equipment and supplies are transported from the lake to the fire in much better condition and in a fraction of the time required by the foot-slogging method. If necessary, the float plane can also work a shuttle - from the base to the lake, bringing more men, equipment and supplies, including gasoline for the helicopter. Ferry work from lake to fire is, of course, not the only use for the helicopter in combatting Mr. Shmoe's carelessness. Scouting; taking the line boss on tree-top level inspections of the fire perimeter; locating hot-spots and break-through areas; moving men and supplies from one part of the line to other threatened locations, evacuating casualties - are only some the ever-expanding duties being undertaken with spectacular success by this unbelievable-looking aircraft. Similarly, when Mr. Shmoe's handiwork has been thoroughly quenched, the tired men from the line do not have to face the day-long slog out to the lake. They and their equipment are picked up and set down right beside the float plane which is to take them out to base On the Big Tajunga fire (1947) in the Angeles National Forest; in the Cleveland, Eldorado, Mendocino A n~w and very efficient tool, the helicopter, is now available to those responsible for protecting Canada's forests from their worst enemy - fire. "Gittin' there fustes' with the mostes' " is a cardinal principle of all experienced fire fighters, and the modern instruments of forest fire protection, the watch tower, float plane, radio telephone, etc., are geared to that principle. These instruments have done a magnif 1 icent and indispensable job of containing the fire damage caused by lightning, other natural causes, slash fires, locomotives and, most unforgivable of all, ~he fathead who cheerfully drops his cigarette stub or pipe dottle into dry underbrush, or goes away leaving his camp fire gnawing happily into a fallen log. Since, however, most forest fires are not sufficiently accommodating to start beside a truck road or c lake, there is nearly always that last gap - to be cros~ed on foot with their tools and equipment, by the firefighters' - the P.B. I. in the never-ending war against, our most viciously destructive enemy. That last gap costs us literally millions of dollars a year. It is generally accepted that if three men can get to a fire within l ½ hours of its inception, it can bE: controlled; a 12-hour delay may mean a SO-man fire; a 48-hour delay means loss of control and at least 500 men to provide local checks. A husky, well-trained forest fire fighter carries roughly l 00 pounds of fighting_ equipment, his rate of travel through average bush carJ be set at about five miles per day; and at the end of that day he is not in the best of shape to tangle adequately with a young and aggressive fire. Therefore, any fire starting 5 or 10 miles from an 1 accessible lake or road is potentially uncontrollable! That poses an expensive question - "How do we bridge that gap - but fast?". ' The aerial egg-beater is now long past the experimental stage in providing the answer to that question. Let us assume that that eminent sportsman, Joe Shmoe, has dropped his cigarette into a clump of last year's ferns six miles from the nearest lake, accessiblr to a float plane, and gone uncaring on his way. (Let us also hope he falls over a cut-bank and breaks his neckr· Before long, the ferns catch and the flames spread _ slowly at first, to surrounding duff and down branches. The spread is signalled by a thin drift of smoke, presently spotted by the fire watcher in the nearest tower. Immediately the machinery slides smoothly into action From the "fixes" supplied by the towers - more than one will have spotted the fire, its location is accurately (Continued on Page 9) ROSS CARRIERS and FORK LIFT TRUf~KS FOR High Speed Economical, Material Handling Equipment With over thirty years experience, Ross today provides the TOPS in material handling equipment in a wide range of industries the world over, including Logging, Sawmills and Planing Mills. Your inquiries are solicited and Ross Engineers are prepared to assist you in providing the best and most economical way of handing your products. Represented by ROY GIBB ft N AGE NC 1 -E S 45A Cumberland St. S. Port Arthur, Ontario Phone 5-8352 �NOVEMBER l 950 LOG BOOK PAGE 9 COCHRANE'S -- Your Gift Shopping Centre CANADIAN and EN~LISH DINNER SETS ..................... ....... $10 §0 • C.C.M. SKATES - UP BOOTS HOCKEY STICKS GENERAL ELECTRIC WASHERS GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGES GENERAL ELECTRIC RADIOS SOLD ON EASY PAYMENTS A Small Deposit Will Hold any Article ·=- Until Christmas. ~ , ✓/ -===~ COCHRANE HARDWARE (PORT ARTHUR) LIMITED DIAL 5-7345 YOUR FAVOURITE SHOPPING CENTRE THE AERIAL EGG-BEATER AND THE FOREST FIRE (Continued from Page 8) and Tahoe Forests in the United States. helicopters have proven their fire fighting worth time after time. Disregarding the major saving; the value of the timber saved by the early suppression of the fire; the actual cost of fighting fires, even fires that have got themselves established prior to helicopters being called in, has been slashed drastically by the use of these air•'craft. Men and materiel available when and where needed, cut amazingly the overall requirements on the line. Prompt evacuation of casualties and fire fighters in threatened ppsitions, saves incalculable amounts in terms of suffering and loss of life. The result of getting fresh supplies and fresh men on the line has been, in many cases, a doubling of line construction. fhe knowledge that their communications and retreat lines cannot well be closed off, has a marked influence on tha men s efficiency. But most important of all is the primary function - to get men and equipment to the fire at the earliest possible moment - and in this, the helicopter is proving the answer to the fire-fighter 1 s prayer. (Note: Perforce this article lias touched only the fringe of a most complex and interesting subject. Further details, incuding case histories of the use of helicopters on actual fires, will be glady supplied by the author, c/o The Photographic Survey Corporation Ltd., 1450 O Connor Drive, Toronto.) DIAL 5-7345 IN THE DAZE OF PAUL BUNYAN- KING OF THE LUMBERJACKS (TM Reg. Pat. Office) . f MOW SHE WILL • HAVE Z' EDGE LIKE 1/ I 1 1 LAKEHEAD TECHNICAL INSTITUTE ESTABLISH FORESTRY CAMP Under arrangements with 1he Brampton Pulp & Paper Company Limited a camp and an area three miles north of Cameron Falls in the Fraser Creek Valley has been turned over to the Lakehead Technical Institut<-<' to serve as a training camp for forestry students at the Lakehead Technical Institute. The various equipment and necessities for thE" camp were provided by members of the Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association and the camp was opened for operation in October. Students in addition to acting as cruisers, compass men, tall~y men, in making up cruise maps and volume tables, etc., etc., are actually each required to cut pulp wood. The cutting operations are instructional for basic understanding of woods operational procedure, the - '"cepted methods of safety being taugh by qualified structors. The wood will be hauled this winter and sold, the proceeds to help defray a small part of the operational costs of the camp. SEVERAL BOVS WERE KEPT BUSY CARR.YING WATER TO COOL OFF THE AXES, WMICM BECAME RED HOT FROM CHOPPING SO FAST. TO FURTHER PRODUC.llON , PAUL'S LUMBERJACKS WOULD SHARPEN THEIR AXES ON BOULDERS ROL,LINC:, DOWN /'t. STEEP HILL. THIS PROVED TO &EMORE EFFICIENT THAN A 6RIKDSTQNE • This booklet is printed on "Thrift-Coat Enamel" manufactured at Provincial Paper Limited, Port Arthur Mill, Ontario, out of wood produced in Northwestern Ontario and printed by the Consolidated Press, l37 South May Street, Fort William, Ontario. I- �PAG:: 10 LOG BOOK NOVEMBER l 950 Care, Courtesy and Common Sense Needed by Drivers on Highways LOGGING ROADS INCREASE DRIVING HAZARDS The snow and ice season will soon be here and traffic accidents wi 11 happen. The hauling season wi 11 increase traffic on the bush roads and a review of pertinent points in this regard should be beneficial to all. HERE ARE 11 WAYS YOU CAN AVOID TROUBLE ON THE HIGHWAY The fundamentals of safe driving include care, courtesy and common sense. These, with observance of the following rules of the road, can cut down the toll of death and injury: 1. Speed: Any speed which is unsafe under prevailing conditions, even though it is under the speed limit, is illegal. Speed limits (50 mph in most places) are simply maximum rates, which are permitted only under favorable conditions. Slow speed which blocks normal and reasonable traffic is also illegal. 2. Keep To Right: Drivers are required at all times to stay in the extreme right lane, not merely to the right of the centre line. Don't take your half of the road out of the middle, particularly on hills. It is non-habit forming. 3. Right Of Way: The horse and buggy days are gone but the horse sti 11 has the right of way. When twd cars approach an intersection together, the motorist on the right has precedence. If it looks as if the other motorist isn't going to stop, don't insist on your right of way. You're a long time dead. When it comes to a choice between safety and the right of way, choose safety. 4. Passing: Never pass on the right even though a road hog may try your patience to the point of exasperation. Don't pass at all on hills or curves. On two-lane highways, you must leave at least half the roadway clear{ On three- or four-lane highways, drive on the outside lane unless passing. 5. Following Other Cars: "Keep your distance" i~ the best rule here. The law says there must be at least . . 100 ft ..between commere.ial vehicles on highways except when passing. 6. Signals: The law says you must signal before slowing, stopping or turning. When slowing or stopping, the signal is: left arm out and down with palm to rear; turning left : extend hand straight out; turning right: out and up or straight out with the hand making a circular motion. 7. Condition Of Car: Keep your car in safe operating condition by having regular and systematic inspection, particularly tires, brakes, steering, lights. '8. Blowouts: If a tire blows out, don't jam on the brakes and don't throw in the clutch until the car has lost almost all of its momentum. It's cheaper to buy ti new tire than fix a wrecked body or damaged car. If you hit the brakes when a rear tire goes, you'll set up "tailsway" and probably turn over. 9. Skidding: If proper allowances are made for icy, wet roads or other hazardous conditions, few skids need occur. If they do, never apply brakes suddenly or step on the gas. Turn into the direction of the skid. When slowing down on a slippery road, don't jam on brakes;· reduce speed gradually by alternately applying and releasing pressure. To start your car on ice, pull away in high or second. This prevents wheels spinning. 10. Running Off Road: If wheels run off pavement onto soft shoulder, don't jerk the car back. Take your foot off the gas, leave the clutch in and allow engine cpmpression to slow the car down before pulling back on the pavement. If you don't, a quick turn of the wheel at high speed may throw you into the path of oncoming traffic. 11. On Curves: Apply brakes before entering not while rounding. To offset the sidethrust of centrifugal force, accelerate slightly on the way out. But you can't safely apply brakes after you have entered the curve. BRAKING 01srANCES ON VARIOUS RoAD SURFACES Ar 20 M. P.H. AVERAGE 8RAKlN4 OlSTANCES ON CONCRETE PAVEMENT ON PACKED SNOW c) Z5 ~O 7:, 100 IH DISTANCES IN FEET (Cut this page out and place it on camp notice board or in camp garage where it can be seen by the drivers.) ms �NOVEMBER 1950 LOG BOOK PAGE 11 On practically every lake and river in Eastern Canada, where logging takes place, you'll find a STEELCRAFT tug or boat doing its share of work. This is tough work . . . . being pounded by logs, rocks and water. It is tough on the engine too, but CUMMINS Diesels and RUSSEL gasoline engines, the most widely used for logging, are built for tough jobs. Logging craft are our specialty and our designing and building experience is at your service. We take pride in being able to say that we have now built more than 900 steel boats . . . the majority still working with the Pulp & Paper and the Lumber Industries. Whenever you buy a Russel-Hipwell product, whether it is a STEELCRAFT boat, CUMMINS diesel, LISTER diesel, BLACKSTONE diesel or RUSSEL gasoline engine, you get prompt "afterstale" service from any of our branches. RUSSEL-HIPWELL ENGINES t / 235 Bay St. - LIMITED PORT ARTHUR - Phone 5-5914• �PAGE 12 ,A1/,e LOG BOOK 'If tut, NOVEMBER 1950 eJI~ ? For speedy dependable services For all your lumbering needs! guarantee to give all orders quick couri'eous service, large or small. Remember, dependable service is Profitable Service FOR YOU MARSHALL WELLS Safety News LUMBERMEN'S SAFETY ASSOCIATION HOLDS REGIONAL MEETING IN PORT ARTHUR Malcolm Cochran, President of the Lumbermen's Safety Association of Ontario, presided at a regional luncheon meeting of members of Northwestern Ontario recently. Mr. Cochran and Mr. H. S. Mosher, a member of the Board of Directors, outlined events that have taken place since the last meeting and both stressed the necessity of increasing accident prevention efforts and urged members to check their own organizations to ensure that everything possible was being done to (i) to prevent accidents (ii) to have trained first aid personnel (preferably the clerk) in each camp. Mr. A. White, Regional Safety Inspector, spoke of the labour situation in Northwestern Ontario and suggested the following procedure for members to follow for a good safety program and Workmen's Compensation in general: l. Safety posters should be presented in the office and in the bunk houses, featuring the type of accident most common to the work being carried on. 2. The Management should endeavour to sel I accident prevention by some competitive action, such as posting results of accident frequency and inter camp competition. 3. The clerk at each camp, sawmill, or other operation, should have first aid qualifications. A standard first aid kit must also be provided if the regulations of the Workmen's Compensation Act are to be complied with. 4. A notice shuld be posted advising all men, how.. ever slightly injured, that _they must report such injury to the office, in order that first aid be administered, and a record made of the accident for compensation purposes, if necessary, and that failure to comply with this instruction, may jeopardize compensation, or that the lack of cooperation may be reported to the Compensation Board. 5. A day book should be kept by all clerks in which a record of each accident or first aid treatment should be made, and when Form 7, accident report, is sent from camp to company headquarters, it should be accompanied by memorandum containing all information pertaining to the accident in clerk's possession, and therefore reduce correspofldence between head office and the Board. 6. It is to be the duty of the clerk or first aid officer to interview the injured workman, and to decide whether he requires the services of a doctor or hospital, and to render whatever first aid is necessary in the ci rcumstances. 7. In the event that medical attention is necessary, in all cases, Form 94 is to accompany the injured workman for presentation to the doctor, in accordance with the Board's regulations, and in order that workman's employer shall be known to the physician or hospital. 8. Copy of all accident reports, as has been usual, shal I be sent to the Lumbermen's Safety Association, together with date of injured workman's ability to retum to work, but when injured workman does not return to company service, after being discharged by the physician, or leaves the service before consulting physician, or seeks the services of a doctor other than that agreed upon and mentioned in Form 94, the Compensation Board should at once be advised. 9. In order that cases of long standing such as prior, year cases, for example, shall not be forgotten, it is suggested that someone in your organization present to the management each ten days, or other suggested period, all cases which have not been reported by the doctor a~ fit for work, or have been reported by the Board as finalled. This is for the purpose of permitting the employer to correspond with the doctor or the Workmen's Compensation Board, and to know exactly at aU times, the condition of the injured workman. WOODS SAFETY CONTEST ANNOUNCED The September issue of the Abitibi Magazine announced that the Department of Woodlands has started a ~afey contest which will be reported every month in their magazine, commencing in October. It will cover all camps at Pine Falls, Port Arthur, Smooth Rock Falls> Soo, Iroquois Fal Is and Beaupre. A suitable trophy with provision for putting in the name of the annual winner wi 11 be put up for competition f)nd wi 11 be awarded to the Division coming first in the monthly standing the greatest number of times during the year. Rules covering the contest have been set out to each Division. Patronize Our Advertisers. They Make This Booklet Possible �NOVEMBER 1950 NEW FILM - LOG BOOK "FIRST-AiD IN THE WOODS" - ASSISTS FIRST-AID SAFETY PROGRAM The Lumbermen's Safety Association have produced a coloured film showing first-aid being administered in camps and in the bush. This is an excellent "teaching" ·1m and the narrator explains and emphasizes the proedures shown in the film. This film was produced last year and this year to date has been shown at 72 Safety Meetings in camp: and small communities and has been seen by over l O,OOC people. Mr. C. E. Smith, Chief Inspector of the Lumbermen's Safety Association showed the film at the recent regional meeting held in Port Arthur in October. QUEBEC PULP AND PAPER SAFETY ASSOCIATION NEW SAFETY FILM AVAILABLE The Quebec Pulp and Paper Safety Association has recently released a technicolour safety sound film entitled, "Story of Pierre and Marie." This film was reviewed at the recent meeting of the Industrial Relations Section, C.P.P.A., held in Port Arthur . . It is ~n excellent safety film, very realistic in portraying accidents that happen mainly through carelessness, and it is recommended for showing in the camps. It is understood that copies of this film may be p_ur<:=hased from the Quebec Pulp and Paper Safety Assoc1at 1on and enquiries should be made to Quebec, P.Q. PAGE 13 NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO {WOODS} BRANCH ONTARIO PULP & PAPER MAKERS' SAFETY ASSOCIATION HOLD MEETINGS The September meeting was held in Port Arthur with Mr. John Currie of the Great Lakes Paper Company Limited, Chairman of the Branch, in the chair. All member companies were represented and Mr. D. B. Chant, Secretary-Engineer_ of the Ontario Pulp & Paper Makers' Safety Association was present. Items on the agenda were: A paper by Mr. H. E. Lilly, Ontario Paper Company Limited, entitled, "Are Safety Competions of Value." A paper by Mr. W . Baker, Brampton Pulp & Paper Company Limited, entitled, "Cutting Accidents." Mr. A. Walterson of the Abitibi Power & Paper Company Limited, Port Arthur Division, presented a set of safety graphs prepared by the National Safety Council. These graphs will be shown in Abitibi camps in conjunction with the company movie programs. Dr. D. C. Marlatt explained the T.B. X-Ray program now underway in the woods camps of Northwestern Ontario. The November meetina of this Branch took place in Port Arthur, Thursday, November 23rd. In putting across a safety program you should exercise your abi Iity as a leader and not as a driver and thus gain the confidence of your men. Twenty-seven fish hatcheries of the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests are being renovated. ALLIS-CHALMERS The Most Versatile Tractor Ever Built H.D.S. ~-Cycle D.iesel Drawbar H.P. 40.26 Belt H.P. 50.25 Weight - 11,250 lbs. 1000 HOUR TRUCK WHEEL AND FRONT IDLER LUBRICATION. SALES PARTS SERVICE S FORWARD SPEEDS 1.46 to 5.47 M.P.H. {At rated R.P.M.} FULL LINE OF MATCHED EQUIPMENT. Vulcan Machinery & Equipment Ltd. 171 SUTHERLAND AVE. PHONE 594316 WINNIPEG, MAN. 725 NORTH MAY STREET PHONE 2-106 1 FORT WILLIAM, ONTARIO �PAGE 14 LOG BOOK NOVEMBFR l 9-50 Directory of Key Personnel in the Woods The woods industry is a large industry the largest industry in Northwestern Ontario. This huge industry is directed by the men who know their jobs -- foresters, technicians and men of experience. It was thought that a Directory of Key Personnel in the Woods Industry in Northwestern Ontario would be of interest to Log Book readers and the editor has do-.1e his best to round up this information. We know that we have missed some and we apologize to any key men whose names are not included in thi list. It has been suggested by several that we should al150 include in this list a directory of two very important groups that are also key personnel in the woods scalers and cooks. Unfortunately, space doesnot permit us to publish where the scalers and cooks are stationed this season. However, if there is demand enough for such in -formation, we would be pleased to publish the list in the next issue. GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL! ABITIBI POWER & PAPER COMPANY LIMITED Port Arthur Division - Woods Department :;eneral Logging Superintendent-Gordon Withenshaw Marine Trdnsportation Superintendent- Dave Rody Mechanical Superintendent John Coyne Lake Nipigon District Dif.trict Logging Superintendent- Arthur V. Pingree Asst. Dist. Logging Superintendents John A . Mcleod, Kenneth G. Crowhurst Clerk Supervisors - Robert Munsie, Svante Maki Check Scaler W. R. (Bill) Koski Auden Depot Howard McCormack Foreman 0. A. Zepik Master Mechanic Earl K. McKinnon Supply Clerk Joe Andrews Parts Clerk C. A. Hogan Paymaster Ray Halme Ledger Clerk J. E. McGillivray Stock Ledger Clerk Bert A. Oby Stock Ledger Clerk W. M. Gordon Stock Ledger Clerk Jack Kennedy Warehouse Clerk Camp BA Emil Lettick Contractor Camp 9 Andy Soklman Contractor E. W. Cronk Clerk Camp 11 Bert Vickers Foreman A. J. Dufresne Clerk Camp 20 Joe Brissard Contractor Camp 24 Kar: Lahti Contractor Harry McKinnon Clerk Camp 24A Bert Nelson Contractor Camp 25 James Lanktree Foreman Dave Green CI erk H . W. Burke Asst. Clerk Camp 28 E. W. -Hadley Contractor Niel Daly Clerk L. Jacobson Asst. Clerk Camp· 30 W . Salo Contractor Hugo Kolhonen Clerk Camp 32 Frank Sinclair Contractor Arthur, 0 . Forster, Clerk Camp 34 Elmer Johnston Foreman A. J. Rennels Clerk E. Sodt!rena Asst. Clerk Road Construction Emmet O'Gorman Foreman Provincial Distrid District Logging Superintendent - Kenneth Nielson Asst. Dist. Logging Superintendent-Robert L. Moodie Clerk <;upervisor Fern Steadwell Check Scaler George Hubbard Camp 206 Depot Merritt Armitage Foreman Carl Ringham Master Mechanic Alf Cousins Depot Clerk Paul Renaud Supply Clerk Ralr.>h Brousseau Asst. Clerk Camp 216 Norman Gregory Foreman Gordon Ccmissiong Clerk Camp 218 Karl Ratz Foreman George C. Wilson Clerk Camp 219 D. C . (Duke) McKinnon Foreman Joe R. Ebata Clerk Camp 223 W . C. Brown Contractor Camp 224 Harold (Red) Craig Foreman George Hayes Clerk Western District District Logging Superintendent- H. W. Davidson Asst . Dist. Logging Superintendent T. Myles Lockhart Check Scaler Louis Malmborg Camps 140 - 145, Ghost River Ed . Hill Contractor Claude McClelland Clerk H . B. Derrick, Clerk Camps 144 - 148, Raith Oscar Salo Foreman Jack Moran Clerk A. O'Barska Clerk Camp 146, Griff George Kalinka Foremon Gordon Sellers Clerk Camp 112, Grlff I. Haapasalo Contractor M . L. Sutton Clerk S-ault Ste. Marie Division White Lake District Regan Depot 0 . A. Waluk, 15istrict Superintendent G. E. Sall, District Superintendent I. S. P.::ilmer, Assistant District Superintendent G. Breckenridge, Assistant Superintendent W . R. Boville, Assist3nt Superintendent F. W . Whee1er, Supervisor-in-Training G Ross, District Mechanic Foreman B. Speers, Garage Foreman S. Boville, Logging Equipment Foreman L. Johnson, Improvement Foreman J. H. Baskerville, Camp Clerk Supervisor J. W. Mills, Camp Clerk Supervisor W. Koski, Depot Clerk 0. Beatty, Paymaster J. Hai1, Warehouseman R. Maki, Parts Clerk 0 . Rajala, Shacker Clerk Camps F. Larocque, Contractor W. H. Oaks, Clerk T. Buller, Clerk D. Lacourciere, Contractor J . L. Dean, Clerk E. Aho, Contractor D. A. Leith, Clerk F. Ouellette, Clerk W. Rajala, Contractor W. Coulter, Clerk L. Tahti, Contractor D. Steele, Clerk • A. Suraci, Clerk J. LeFebvre, Contractor' R. Segouin, Clerk H. Hayward, Contractor E. Erwin, Clerk C. Lampi, Contractor K. Campbell, Clerk E. R. Gagnon, Clerk P. N. Charlebois, Check Scaler R. A. Brown, Check Scaler BROMPTON PULP & PAPER CO. LTD. Beardmore, Ont. L. M . Lein General Logging Superintendent Alf, Allin District No. 1 Logging Superintendent D. Sainsbury " 2 " George Bernard Chief Scaler G. N. Fleming Chief Warehouse Clerk R. Clerihew Shop Foreman I:. Leskinen Cnief Clerk W . Baker Safety Inspector N. Nylund Chief Fire Ranger Nipigon, Ont. Ture t'eterson Rafting Superintendent R. A. Hallonquist Employment Supervisor Contractors: Camp No. 8, Nipigon Jim Martin, Contractor Camp 17, Beardmore F. Makinen & E. Kivi, Contractor C. Korpi, C'.rk Camp No. 27 - 38, Beardmore Joseph Grenier, Contractor P. Huneau, Clerk Camp 28, Beardmore Harry Turcotte, Contractor H . Dufour, Clerk Camp 47, Beardmore John Moschuk, Contractor P. Hnatiw, Clerk Camp 51, Jellicoe R. L. Tansley & Son, Contractor T. Kelly, Clerk Camp 32 - 53, Beardmore Trilake Timber Co. Ltd ., Contractor Leo Halton & L. C. Lewis, Clerks Camp 55, Nipigon Nick Salo, Contractor Camp 60, Jellicoe Elmer Korkola, Contractor E. Mekkonen E. Ulfeldt, Clerks Camp 63, Jellicoe R. L. Tansley & Son, Contractor M. Dessvreauit, Clerk Camp 72, Beardmore S. Skrabek, Contractor J. Connors, Clerk Camp 82, Nipigon E. M . Hughes & Andy Shultz, Contractors N. Kozak C. Hewitt, Clerks DRIFTWOOD LANDS & TIMBER LIMITED Delray, A.C.Ry. Depot Headquarters D. W. Christie, Woods Superintendent D. W. Gillies, Chief Clerk & Paymaster Ray Greer, Assistant Paymaster J. Sloan, Mechanic . Isaac Herckman, Scaler Camp 12 E_ Perkio, Foreman Raymond Herckman, Clerk W . G. Devine, Scaler Camp 14 J. P. Laurin, Foreman & Clerk Camp 16 John Fekete, Foreman Martin Molund, Clerk G. A. Hamborg, Scaler DRYDEN PAPER CO. LIMITED Fred Morton Woods Superintendent (East) Camp 76 W . E. Cuff Woods Superintendent (West) Camp 71 D. G. Gammon Accountant, Dryden Arvid Lindquist Foreman, Camp 76 Archie Sherrard Foreman, Camp 71 Mike Poravko Foreman, Camp 68 Ted Humeniuk Foreman, Camp 88 �NOVEMBER 1950 Brian Barber Clerk, Camp 76 Chas. Latimer Clerk, Camp 68 Maurice Davies Clerk, Camp 88 Allan Boyce Clerk, Camp 71 Wm. Faulkne:r Chief Scaler, Dryden Chas. Hodgkinson Truck Foreman, Dryden Tom Sanderson Garage Foreman (Trucks), Dryder Ernest Hampe Garage Foreman (Tractors), Dryder el Lindquist Boat Foreman, Dryden rren Moore Forester, Dryden . Noble Clerk, Dryden Bob Huckell Foreman, Dinorwic Landing THE GREAT LAKES PAPER COMPANY LIMITED Woodlands Division Black Sturgeon District J. A. Sellers, District Superintendent W. J. Bouchey, Supervisi'ng Clerk Arvo Matson, Warehouse Clerk Gerry KeynoIds, Llepot Clerk Tommy Cheesman, Clerk J. D. Hogan, Check ~caler Stanley Usenik, District Mechanic Maurice Helie, Dist. Logging Engineer Jack G. Caulkins, Cut Control Supervisor Camp 8B Mike Lukach, Foreman Robert Sutherlanq, Clerk Camp 10 Dorio Mauric:e, Foreman T . 0. Olmstead, Clerk Camp 11 George Staub, Foreman Louis N. Nymark, Clerk Camp 20 Michael Oster, Foremun Carl Moss2, Clerk Camp 21 T. M. McClelland, Foreman R. L. Sellers, Clerk Palmas Midgard, Asst. Clerk Camp · 24 William Irvine. ~r., Foreman Arvo J. Hill, Clerk Camp 26 August Erickson, Foreman Emile Lemire, Clerk Camp 28 Stanley Rusin, Foreman Camps 14 & 18 E. A. Bell W . G. Simpson, Foreman George Prout, Clerk Camp 27 E. Lasn Unto Lasn, Foreman Mrs. S. Lasn, Clerk Dog River District Camp 126 Kenneth W. Porter, Asst. Dist. Superintendent Onni J. Korpela, Supervising Clerk Kenneth Mason, Check Scaler Camp 118 t:ugene Larocque, Foreman William Guy, Clerk Camp 121 Charles Dolan, Foreman William J. Kelley, Clerk Camp 128 John Kotala, Foreman Howard C . Garbutt, Clerk Camp 129 Hans Maki, Foreman Sulo Hakala, Clerk Martin District Martin Headquarters Camp H. S. Beattie. District Superintendent W. H . Fishwick, Supervising Clerk William Honkanen, Dist. Mechanic Waino W . Poutanen, Paymaster Fred T. Shreeve, Dist. ;..ogging Engineer Camp 407 R. MacKinnon, Clerk Fred Charbonneau, Foreman Camp 407A Sulo Koski, Foreman Camp 407B Taisto Paajanen, Foreman can,p 407C Yvon Sabourin, Foreman Camp 409 Einer Kovanen, Foreman Albert Salo, Clerk -=tmp 409A Waino Jacobson, Foreman Robert Smith, Clerk C:amp 410 Phillip Elder, Foreman H. S. Jackson, Clerk LOG BOOK PAGE 15 Valora District Camp 302 Headquarters G. V. Calhoun, District Superintendentt W. W. McCallum, Supervising Clerk E. R. Plater, Depot Clerk A. J. Hamm, District Mechanic George W. Cameron, Dist . Logging Engineer Thomas Kelly, Check Scaler Alex L. Mackenzie, Foreman Camp 308 David Whitney, Foreman A . J. Beagley, Clerk Camp 310 Allan Squier, Foreman John Sutherland, Clerk Camp 311 Joseph Kutzner, Foreman Camp 309 t<usti Maki, Foreman Dean Fossos, Clerk Cameron Falls District Camp 16 Headquarters John P. Healey, District Superintendent Mike Bezugioy, Foreman Edward Kruger, Supervising Clerk Melvin L. Dolph, Scaler Camp 22 Joseph tJsenik, Foreman Olav Sundland, Cieri< Shebandowan District Camp 60 Jack Possakk.:i, Foremun Uno Fiskar, Clerk Camp 57 J. Nelson, Foreman Camp 54 Elmer Ross, Foreman Geraldton Area Camp 32 Ken McCron, District Supt ., Camp 32 and Geraldton Salvage Bill Dawidowich, Camp Foreman John Oja, Camp Clerk Geraldton Salvage Angus McPherson, Ass't District Supt. John Hager, Ass't Camp Foreman Camp 9 Stan Dodds, Camp Foreman P. Michaud, Ass't Camp Foreman Charles Shulist, Camp Clerk MARATHON PAPER MILLS OF CANADA LIMITED Divisional HAMMERMILL PAPER COMPANY Ycliff Depot Ycliff, Ont. Robert I. Young, Superintendent Archie D. Rae!:.ide, Travelling Auditor Donald L. Ragar, Cruiser Michael M. Gulka, Depot Clerk John C. Michels, S(:aler Camp 2 Ycliff, Ont. Fred Alexander, Foreman A . McMahon, Clerk Camp 3 Ycliff, Ont. Steve Zuffa, Foreman Gerald Alleyn, Clerk Camp 4, Ycliff, Ont. E. Okerlund, Contractor Vern McKay, ·clerk Camp 5 Mileage 87, Savant Lake, Ont. Allan M. Miller, Foreman John Lukacin, Clerk Caramat, Ont. W . E. Mair, General Logging Superintendent, A. H. C. Carson, Divisional Engineer J. H. Jamieson, Ass't Divisional Forester S. Cowan, Chief Fire Inspector A. Christie, Mercantile Warehouse Supervisor Stevens, Ont. J. A. Clairmont, Field Accounting Supervisor W . D. Harkness, Divisional Forester J. Mair, Catering Supervisor D. Hamilton, Safety and Training Supt!rvisor 0 . Olson, Chief Mechanic H. B. Lawson, Camp Auditor J. Kongell, Chief Carpenter Caramat District G. H. A. F. L. A. A. LONGLAC PULP AND PAPER COMPANY LIMITED Longlac Headquarters M. F. Ralph, Chief Camp Auditor, Longlac J. C . Day, Supt. of Plant, Longlac 40, 43 W . B. Mills, Stores Supt., Longlac J. A . Brown, Personnel Supt., Long lac Max l:zewski, Hiring Clerk, Longlac George Broder, Hirinq Clerk, Geraldton Camp 35 Jimmy Reeves, Camp Foreman Walter Drews, Ass't Camp Foreman Nicol Williamson, Camp Clerk Tom Tweedie, Ass't Camp Clerk Camp 41 Michael Tracy, Camp Foreman Walter Boress, Camp Clerk Camp 47 Hugh T. Renaud, District Supt., Camp 46 and Longlac Salvage Paul Thors, Camp Foreman Alex Kozmanchuk, Ass't Camp Foreman Warren "Bob" Bowness, Camp Clerk Ken Eaton, Camp Clerk Longlac Salvage Issac Makie, Camp Foreman Endell Tooming, Camp Clerk 46 Longlac Area Camp 20 Austin St. Croix, District Supt., Camps 20, E. Dubeau, Cler!, Lou Massicotte, Camp Foreman Hugo Seppalainen, Ass't Camp Foreman Ralph Harquail, Camp Clerk Camp 40 Ed Olsen, Ca'l'lp Foreman James Murphy, Ass't Camp Foreman Ray Matson, Camp Clerk Camp 43 Tom Ballantyne, Camp Foreman Clifford Poole, Ass't Camp Foreman Russ Cotnc,m, Camp Clerk Rudy Desaulniers. Ass't Camp Clerk Camp 46 Eino Heino, Camp Foreman Ray Johnson, Ass't Camp Foremain A. Makein, Camp Clerk Camp 33 Wilfred Carlson, District Supt., Camps 33 , 35, 41 E. R. "Jim" Humphreys, Camp Foreman Ray Kalvia, Ass't Camp Foreman Frank Brooks, Camp Clerk P. Tufty, Depot Clerk Hopkins, Depot Foreman Mantyla, Ass't Depot Clerk Brady, District Mechanic Hawkins, Check Scaler Hogue, Garage Foreman Glabusl\ Carpenter Foreman Camp 51, Caramat, Ont. E. Kauhanen, Compartment Supervisor M . Tateishi, Production Unit Foreman A . Heafey, Production Unit Foreman D Malloy, Clerk Camp 53, Caramat, Ont. J. Gowan_ Compartment Supervisor 0. Laine, Production Unit Foreman D. Healey, Production Unit Foreman R. Rioux, l st Clerk Stevens District E. A . Lunam, District Suoerintendent N . Karlstedt, Depot Clerk G. Adams, Ass't Depot Clerk A. Karlstedt, District Mechanic D. Garbutt, Garage Foreman E. Lafave, Depot Foreman Camp 2, Stevens, Ont. J. Larson, Compartment Supervisor T. Martin, Production Unit Foreman W. Lunam, Production Unit Foreman M . Lecour, 1st Clerk C. Forbes, Strip Boss Camp 5, Stevens, Ont. N. Husak, Compartment Supervisor T. Bosvik, Production Unit Foreman E. Dougherty, Production Unit Foreman D. Davidson, Clerk L. Kahila, Strip Boss Camp 12, Stevens, Ont. R. Brown, Compartment Supervisor M . Martin, Production Unit Foreman D. Jones, Production Unit Forernan A. Turje, l st Clerk (Continued on Page 24) �PAGE 16 LOG BOOK NOVEMBER l 950 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --·-· - J111, ./lciiOH I Jti Powe"flui Gives more power per pound than any other Power Chain Saw on the market! Can be operated easily and quickly by ONE or TWO men! The WOODBOSS Redhead is designed and built for toughness, economy and light weight by men with know-how gained in the woods. The 5 B.H.P. motor provides ample power to use cutter bars up to 48", yet the complete saw, ready to use, is LIGHT, HANDY to carry, EASY to operate. REPAIRS EASILY MADE PARTS AND SERVICE READILY AVAILABLE U.P.P.A. Woodlands Section Holds Mechaniual Hauling Meeting at Ontario Paper Company Heron Bay Limits Trains from East and West on October 10 carried representatives to Heron Bay, Ontario, to take part in a C.P.P.A. Woodlands Section Meeting with the Ontario Paper Company acting as host. A full two-day program was followed and representatives had a view of a unique and different pulpwood operation in Ontario. In Northwestern Ontario it is the only real 4-foot wood operation left. Practically all other operators cut 8-foot and 16-foot wood. A tour of the operations including the up-to-date townsite with the new residences, the infirmary, the machine shop and garage, the warehouses, the nondenominational church, the school and the new curlinf, rink under construction was made. The flume to convey the wood from the barker to the loading wharf -- 9 distance of 3½ miles; the barker which barks 80,000 100,000 cords per season; the sawmill; the power house with 1,100 H.P. capacity; the holding booms; the TransCanada highway; company camps and the sloop hauling method were all viewed and details of each explained by the efficient company personnel acting as guides. The sloop designed by Ted Summers, Logging Superintendent of the Ontario Paper Company at Heron' Bay, impressed all. The sloop and its performance is discussed in an article by D. C. Horncastle elsewhere in this booklet. One of the very noticeable and interesting differences at the Ontario Paper Company cutting operations was th number of power saws being used by cutters Approli: tely 70 or more power saws were being used - all ,rciws owned by the cutters individually. View of 3 1/2 mile f lume of the Ontario Paper Compa ny Limi ted at Heron Bay, Ontario. P.H. PRODUCTS (194,) LTD. 895 EAST HASTINGS ST., VANCOUVER, B.C. FOR INfORMATION, SALES or SERVICE. CONTACT P.M. OFFICES AT 278 BAY STREET, PORT ARTHUR, Ont., or HEARST, Ont. Other P.M. Offices across Canada Write for address of your nearest dealer. The meeting which was conducted under the able chairmanship of Gordon ~odwin, Chairman of the Woodlands Section, yas interesting and informative and of value to all present. Papers presented were: "Hauling Four-Foot Wood with Self-Loading Sloop" by D. C. Horncastle. "How Logging Methods at Heron Bay Effect Forest Management" by Bruce Thompson. "Problems in Hauling from the Stump" by B. J. McColl. Short papers by members of the Mechanical Hauling Committee were given as follows: Hauling from the stump with (a) crawler - tractor sleighs, (b) Snowmobile-sleighs, (c) farm-tractor sloops, (d) farm-tractor self-loading sloops, (e) farm-tractor trailers, (f) trucks. Following each paper, a disccssion period was heid ahd many interesting points and information on hauling experiments were brought out. The use of farm tractor:{ in certain parts of Quebec is increasing - one of the reasons being that farmers have reduced tre number of • horses on their farms and replaced the horses by a farm tractor or tractors. Thus the woods industry cannot get as many horses as they formerly used and so are turning to farm tractors and developing ways and means of usinri these. (Continued on Page 25 ) A imie Bilodeau operating a tractor on the Slooping Operations of the Ontario Paper Company limits near Heron Bay, Ontario. �NOVEMBER 1950 LOG BOOK PAGE 17 This unit owned and operated by Canadian International Paper Company (Opawica Division) Modern Logging Has Created a Heavy Demand Ior EUCLIDS Tractor •and trailer shown used to haul 20 cord loads of 12' pulpwood 15 miles at AVERAGE loaded speed of 20 M.P.H. What ever off-the-highway hauling there is to be done, there's a specially designed· EUCLID to do it. Enquire today about the EUCLIDS line. TRACTOR TRAILER - 190 H.P. Deisel Engine, speeds - 2 M.P.H. to 27 M.P.H., Weight - 19,600 lbs. Length - 41 ', Capacity Pulpwood 20 cords, Weight - no load 16,000 lbs. "EUCLID" pulling 60 cords of green jackpine at Kowkash, O,,t., Owner: Nipigon Lake Timber Co., Ltd. - Operator E. Sobush FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, WRITE, PHONE OR WIRE G. H. GODSALL EQUIPMENT CO. LTD. TORONTO 213 BAY STREET PORT ARTHUR TEL. 5-6753 MONTREAL PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO �PAGE 18 LOG BOOK " NOVEMBER 1950 Imagine- delicious milk ready ~rytime- aslow as 53¢ a gallon/ The ideal milk fo .. camps Have good-tasting milk on hand all the time for better camp meals by using ... TRt{~ILK, whole milk in handy powder form. Just add TRUMILK to water, mix, to have full-nourishment milk for drinking and cooking ... at as low as 53¢ a gallon! Not only is TRUMILK economical to serve, it's also easy to store, for it keeps without refrigeration. Light to transport too ... weighs ½ as much as fluid milk. TRUMILK is vacuum-packed ( with perfect reseal to protect contents) in SO-lb.containers encased in wood. -Hand mixer at cost-$25~/ Now camp cooks can mix TRUMILK in quantity with Borden's effort-saving hand mixer. The mixer stores and dispenses as much as 5 gallons of reliquefied TRUMILK. It has cut-bronze gears for long wear, heavily tinplated steel container, and a s~nitary outlet. To help camp operators use TRUMILK more economically, Borden's supply this mixer at cost-$25.00 plus freight. Measuring scoop and mixing charts supplied free. Order TRUMILK, and Borden's new powdered milk mixer from your nearest distributor. THE BORDEN COMPANY, LIMITED. DRY MILK DEPARTMENT, Spadina Crescent, Toronto 4, Ontario. THE BORDEN COMPANY, LIMITED, 407 McGill Street, Montreal, Quebec. KIRKLAND & ROSE 130 Waler Streel, Vancouver 8,C. A.H. BRADBURY 13 North Wharf Saint John, N.B. McKENZIE, STEPHENSON LIMITED 345 Higgin• Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba. �NOVEMBER 1950 LOG BOOK PAGE 19 METAL and WOOD CUTTING SAWS, FILES, HACKSAW BLADES, PLANER KNIVES ALL CARRIED IN STOCK. NORTHLAND MACHINERY SUPPLY CO. LTD. "DISSTON" 203 HARDISTY ST. FORT WILLIAM, ONT. USE OF ONE-MAN POWER SAWS INCREASING "JOE BEAVER While the use of the one-man power saw is not in very general use ir:i woods camps in Northwestern Ontario, there are two areas in particular where their use is increasing very rapidly. These areas are, th€l Hearst area and the Heron Bay operations of the Ontario Paper Company Limited. In the Hearst area, many cutters on the Arrow Timber Company limits and the Marathon Paper Mills of Canada limits are now using power saws and reports indicate that production is increased by their use. Production records have been compared and the records of two cutters are as follows: Using a P.M. Woodboss Redhead 5 H.P. weighing 35 ½ lbs., Mr. Jules Beauregard cut 156.62 cords 0 1 sap peeled spruce and 1.56 cords of rough spruce, in a period of 60 working days. Mr. Goulet also cutting with a Redhead machine, in the same period of time, cut 153.07 cords of sap peeled spruce and 1.56 cords of rough spruce. In the Heron Bay Area, experiments have been made to determine the best combination of men, horse and saw on a cut and skid operation. In some cases two men, two power saws and one horse were used. In others. two men, one power saw and one horse, and in another case one man, one power saw and one horse every second day. Average production was around 2½ cords per man day as compared to an average production of 1 ½ - 1 ¾· cords per man day where no power saws were used. It is claimed that in this area there is a power saw on the limit that has cut 3,500 cords and, with a complete overhaul, is still in active service. All these power saws are owned by the individual cutters and facilities have been established in the area to 0 ~ By Ed Nofziger ~· .GO, Nor:z~6ep. Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture "That•s what I set for cutting den trees." (Continued on Page 21) :I.' J. T. Russell Motors Ltd. Phone 3-7 407 to:-: .......-1.•.•.•1.•.-::.-:·:•:·:•:•:•·· o;.-· 120 N. Archibald St. -:Fort William, Ont. Distributors for THE FAMOUS FARGO TRUCKS 'Built to Fit the Job' A FARGO BUILT FOR EVERY JOB GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS From 4,600 lbs. to 40,000 lbs. For Complete Information DIAL 3-7421 ...... :❖:•: ::::::::=::=:=:=······· .................. ~t. . ~:Im:IEE:ft·=:=·=·==········•·.•···_._._.:·:=:=:??1:Httf&tl:t. ... : : .i!llllI!!liMMillllllllili �Page 20 LOG BOOK t'-JOVEMBER l 950 Hauling Four-Foot "1' ood with Self-Loading Sloop By D. C. Horncastle On logging operations in Eastern Canada the minor or prehaul from the stump has always been expensive considering the distance involved because of the natura, dispersion of the wood to be hauled. Until the last few years this portion of the haul has required plenty of back work and the use of horses. With the increasing cost of these two forms of doing work, woods management has been turning to more mechanical means of prehauling these scattered quantities of wood. Purpose The sloop, such a mechanical device, was developed ~i_th , the object of reducing these prehauling costs in four foot wood, primarily in stands which are best logged by the strip cutting method. The sloop is drawn by , small crawler tractor which uses its towing winch tc load the wbod as piles put· up by the pieceworkers. Load-' ing is accomplished by means of a choker placed around the pile and secured to the winch. A swinging arm raises the end of the pi le clear of the rear end of the sloop as it is brought on. This load of one pile is then hauled to a transfer or dumping point. Result Production to date with the sloop i has been very promising. Last season on an 8500 cord haul the average rate per tractor day of eight hours was 27 cords over an average hauling distance of 600 feet. Man da ~.production (also 8 hours) averaged 11.3 cords. The prehauling equ ipment consisted of six Caterpillar D-2 Tractors and one D-4 each with its operator and onE.• helper or loader. Each tractor used one sloop with another for spare in case of breakdowns. On this job it was found that the sloop could be used on soil types that wi 11 permit tractor operation as well as in snow, with about the same efficiency. Design The original form of this self-loading ',- sloop wa<: • designed by Mr. T. Summers, Bush Superintendent, of the Ontario Paper Company at Heron Bay, to load anc' carry piles of four foot wood - ¾ to l ¼ cords. • • The first models which were built locally and used on a- pilot operation in the W~nter of 1947 - 48 had wooden runners and benches with an iron superstructure. The sloops now used were model led after the original but fabricated of steel by Timberlands Machines of Woodstock. These sloops have steel runners nine feet long with four inch shoes s_e t . at a 48 inch ga lige. The benches are bui It from sheet steel and fastened to the runner~ with pins to allow relative movement between the two. The rol_ler and tongue are made of standard shapes wit!-, a swivel coupling. The loading arm is L-shaped with one leg 39 inches· long and the other 58 inches and is swuno on one end about a 1 Ya" diameter axle fixed athwart the sloop about midway between the benches. On the other end of the arm are two 4 inch sheaves betweer which the · free end of the choker is fed before it is attached to the winch drum. Two channels and two angle irons are welded to the benches to support the load. The sloop complete in steel, weighs 1400 pounds. • Chokers presently being used are made of fifty feet of 9 x 16 wire rope (hemp centre) 9 / 16 inches in diameter. Bantam size ferrules and a block choker hoolr with a Bardon fitting are used as attachments. The tota l weight of the choker i,s 40.5 lbs. Operation The operation of the sloop is simple. The tractor backs its sloop up to a pi le about which a choker h been placed previously by the loaders and the free er / of the choker is threaded through the sheaves on thd arm and hooked onto the winch drum. The arm is then swung over, it's tip falling at the base.-~f the pile. As pull is applied by the winch the pile is first bound r,ghtly unti I there is enough tension in· the choker to lift. the arm and bring the load onto the sloop. Once the load is on. a ¼ inch binding chain attached to the rear uench is thrown over the wood and secured to the arm' so that the winch may be slackened for travelling. The load is then taken either to a transfer point or dump. The load can be transferred by lifting it with the choker already about the wood. Because of the long 1 ree end of the choker a quick releasing friction grab was designed to grip the choker close to the hook thus reducing the length of boom required on the crane. ThE.l procedure has been to release chokers once the load is on the truck so that fewer will be required than if the wood were kept bundled until dumping. Dumping wood directly from the sloop onto a land· ing may be acccmplished by either releasing the choker and chain and tilting the sloop, or by dragging the wood off with the choker. The sloop operation is laid out in much the same manner as for a horse haul with strip roads leading to a main haul road or a dump. No special preparation of the str;p roads is necessary except that the stumps be cut low enough to eliminate hang-ups. Because mechan • ical power is used the grade of the road need not be watched as in a horse haul. It has been found that the most economical length of strip road is about l 000 feet in stands averaging 15 cords per acre and where mait • roads cost about $600 per mile. Naturally with higher road costs and less dense stands the strip length should be increaed to log at minimum costs. The wood is put up by pieceworkers in ¾ to l ¼ cord piles at an angle of about 15 deg. to the strip road to give easy access tc the tractor. In piling, two cross skids are put under the usual pile skids to provide enough clearance to pull a choker under the wood by means of an iron rod especially made for that purpose. In hauling from the strip road, two tractors are paired up with their loaders. In other words, there are two tractors working with two men in the strip. These two loaders pre-set the chokers around the piles and swing the arm for loading. On longer hauls two loaders can handle three tractors. Production As was mentioned before, the best production figures for a complete haul were 26.8 cords per tractor day of 8 hours. In the past two years 19,225 cords have been hauled off strip roads about 1000 feet long at '3n· average rate of 25.4 cords per tractor day. As the sloop is new and not fully developed, its use has been mainly confined to fairly flat ground. How.; e_ver, as improvements are being made it is being ass,gned to more difficult jobs with production still increasing. The average turn time may be broken down follows (for a strip length of 1000 feet): (Continued on Page 22) �NOVEMBER l 950 LOG BOOK USE OF ONE-MAN POWER SAWS INCREASING (Continued from Page l 9) give fast and efficient service to the cutters and thi~ would seem to be the reason that in these areas powe1 saws are becoming more and more in use. In the Heron Bay area, the majority of saws are 1.E.L.'s, and in the Hearst area P.M. saws. -IAMPION LOGGERS At the lumbermen's picnic at Tweed, Ontario, in August, Ben Birchall and Bernard Inwood won the sawing contest by cutting through a 14" log in 8.6 seconds. The chopping contest was won with a time of 35 seconds for a l 0" log. PAGE 21 CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF TRESS TO FACILITATE BARK REMOVAL BEING DEVELOPED The American Pulpwood Association reports that there is considerable interest shown in connection with chemical girdling of Appalachian hardwoods during the sap-peeling season by the Armstrong Forest Company at Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania. The American Pulpwood Association have issued a release to their Equipme~ Hand Book entitled "Chemical Treatment Lengthens Peeling Season." The boundry between Canada and Alaska is 1539 in length. -Quick Canadian Facts THE WORLD'S MOST PORTABLE SAWMILL ~~Proven in the Woods'' § SETS UP FOR SAWING IN 30 MINUTES § READY TO MOVE 15 MINUTES AFTER SAW STOPS § CAN BE TOWED ~y TRUCK AT 45 M. P.H. JACKSON LUMBER HARVESTER l A real aid to good Forestry practise, the Jackson Lumber Harvester makes selective cutting practical. A precision-built one-piece machine that requires no costly dismantling or reassembling. Only one skilled man is required. The sawyer rides the carriage and can see and control the entire operation and cut to higher yield per log, fewe-r mis-cuts. The Jackson Lumber Harvester manufactures accurate lumber at 5 man-hours per l 000 board feet. No slab or sawdust disposal expense. Costly loghauling virtually eliminated. Feature by feature, it actually excels mills costing 3 times as much - gives you bigger profits - the first new sawmil~ in 50 years! Now used by large Lumber Companies, commercial operators, Farm-to-farm Custom Operators. WRITE TODAY FOR FULL ILLUSTRATED LITERATURE TIMBERLAND MACHINES LTD. MECHANIZED LOGGING SPECIALISTS WOODSTOCK, ONTARIO �PAGE NOVEMBER 1 950 LOG BOOK 22 RECENT CHANGES IN LOGGING METHODS AT MARATHON (Continued from Page 4) Eight-:.foot wood is cut and placed in piles along the approximate centre line of the strip. Standc!!rd yarding units, moving up the main roads, skid these bundles out of the strips and load directly onto truck decks. This system of yarding is still very much in an experimental stage although some twenty thousand cords have been processed to date under conditions varying from rough terrain and winter conditions to level ground and summer conditions. Figures so far available tend to indicate that this method has very great possibilities., Major advantages of the system may be listed as follows: ( l) Increased yarder production: By insuring maximum loading, regardless of diameter limitations, yarder production may be increased a sufficient amount to more than offset the disadvantages inherent i.n cutting and piling eight-foot wood. Annual production per unit may also be increased due to extension of the yarding season to include the winter months. (2) Increased operating efficiency: By segregating areas not only into summer and winter operations but also into tree length or bundle skidding operations, more efficient • use of available equipment is assured. Economies, based on more effective planning at camp level, can be expected. (3) Greater Iimit yield: Greater limit yield may be expected by the reduction of area-volume hitherto consid; ered economically unmerchantable from the standpoint of more conventional logging methods. Further research in logging methods and equipment characteristics will undoubtedly uncover additional basic data which will in time lead to more intelligent planning of operations generally and to a higher ef.i ficiency in the organization of our various logging shows. While we do not anticipate that major changes will develop annually, we feel confident that over a period of several years Marathon will be in a position to meet mill requirements with a permanent labour force comprised of men skilled in specialized operations and capable of getting the most out of the equipment they handle. - One of a series of articles by members of the Northwestern Ontario Section, Canadian Institute of Forestry. Mr. W. D. (Dick) Harkness, Divisional Forester . Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Limited, Stevens, Ontario, who wrote the above article is to spend approximately two months at the University of Toronto this winter to make a comprehensive analysis and review the re-' search on the mechanical operations with members of the Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto. INTERESTING NEWS CONCERNING BOOMS The Ontario Paper Company booklet, "The Observation Post," reports that a new type of steel boom made by the Dominion Engineering spans the Outarde River to keep pulpwood in check at the jackladder. The Abitibi Power & Paper Company, Limited, Sault Ste. Marie Division, are experimenting with rubber boom caps and it appears that these caps have a muc~. longer life than the ordinary hardwood caps. However. there is quite a difference in the initial cost of the rubber ca!) els compared to the hardwood cap. HAULING FOUR-FOOT WOOD WITH SELF-LOADING SLOOP (Conti nued from Page 20) l. From _main road to pile 20 % of total time 30 % II II 2. Turn around and load II 3. From pile to main road 25 % II 15% II 4. At transfer 10 % II II S. Delays Comments The past two years' operations have brought to light various facts which have led to changes in methods ot operating and construction of equipment. Past operations have proved that the sloop can be operated more economically with the D-4 tractor than with the D-2 especially when working on bare ground . The D-4 has a weight with winch of 11,600 pounds wiH a draw-bar H.P. of 43, as compared to the D-2's weight of 7,720 pounds with 32 drawbar H.P. As tractive ability is proportional to tractor weight the D-4 can produce l ½ times as much pull as the D-2. This be-· comes very evident in conditions where traction is poor such as on muddy ground or deep loose snow where the D-2 will spin its tracks. The D-4 also has the advantage through its greater drawbar H.P. of being able to trave~at higher speeds. From experience gained so far on this year's operation where D-4's are being used it is ex..: pected production will be increased at least 30 % per tractor at only a slightly higher tractor operating cost The construction of the sloop has been changed slightly over the past two years, to strengthen points of weakness which showed with wear. These weaknesse~ developed mostly in the arm and in the tractor hitch and have been largely overcome by the use of heavier materials. Various sizes and types of wire rope have been used in the chokers. The original slings were made with ½" rope and midget ferrules and Bardon hooks. This rope proved too small and broke after a few loadings at the point where the Bardon hook binds on the choker, so a switch was then made to 9 / 16" rope with bantam fittings. These chokers proved better but the rope stilf wore at the point of contact with the Bardon hook so a special hook with a sheave in lieu of the sliding surface' was substituted which increased the life of the ropes many times. To further reduce wear wire-centred rope was tried but tended to kink too much for easy handling. The 6 x 19 wire rope is estimated to last about 300 cords. To further improve the operation of the sloop a satisfactory mechanical method of tilting the arm back-· wards is being sought. The arm weighs about 250 pounds and required two men to swing it back for loading. Once this has been solved man-day production can be increased substantially. Wider runner shoes are being tried to decrease the unit loading and the tendency for the sloop to dig in on soft ground and snow. With 4" runners the unit loading varies from seven to eight pounds per square inch of runner surface depending on the load. The loading on the D-4 tractor is about six pounds so if 6" shoeing can be used successfully the two will be better matched. Conclusion Although the sloop is not a cure-all for prehauling problems the fact that it now can produce wood at less cost than conventional methods under certain condition~ and that its efficiency is steadily being increased indicates that it will have a place among the mechanic methods of logging which are to be devised to transfe pulpwood operations during the next few years. JI �NOVEMBER 1950 LOG BOOK Canadian Souiety of Forest Engineers Changes Name -- now "Canadian Institute of Forestry" The Canadian Society of Forest Engineers met at the Annual Meeting in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, October 26th, 27th and 28th and, in addition to conducting other society business, officially changed the name td the Canadian Institute of Forestry. Mr. B. J. Smith, Chairman, Central Ontario Section, gave the Theme Paper "What is Applied Silvi.culture" and other speakers in a panel under the chairmanship of J. W. B. Sisam were: l. W. E. D. Halliday - "Climate, Soils and Forests of Canada - A Brief Review of Their Character and Inter-relation." 2. J. Miles Gibson - "Historical Aspects and Pertinent Examples of Applied Silviculture in the Eastern Region." 3. A. P. Leslie - "Some Historical Aspects of Forestry in Ontario." 4. V. H. Phelps - "Silvicultural Results of Forest Policies and Practices in Manitoba and Saskatchewan." 5. L. A. deGrace - "Application of Silviculture in the Rocky Mountains and Central Interior of British Columbia." 6. C. D. Grove-White - "Historic.al Aspects and Present Application of Silviculture Southern Interior of British Columbia." 7. G. S. Allen "Applied Silviculture in the Coast Region of British Columbia." Other sessions were held on Farm Woodlots, under the chairmanship of W. A. E. Pepler. Papers given were: "Farm Woodlot Management in the South" H. J. Malsberger. "Activities of the Canadian Society of Forest Engineers on Behalf of Woodlot Management Improvement" - A. Koroleff, Research Applied to Silviculture under chairmanship of A. S. West. Papers given were: "Some Principles, of Si lvicultural Research" - J. L. Farrar. "Forest Entomology in Relation to Canadian Silviculture" - A sixpart contribution by nine members of the Division of Entomology, Department of Agriculture. "Forest Pathology in Relation to Canadian Silviculture" - J. E. Bier, The Economics of Silvicultu're under chairmanship of W. A. E. Pepler. P-apers given were: "Economic Controls on the Application of Silviculture" - C. B. Davis. "Land Tenure and Taxation as Affecting Applied Silviculture" - Open Forum. Dr. Lincoln Thiesmeyer, President, Pulp and Paper Research Institute of Canada, was the guest speaker at the Annual Dinner. Northwestern Ontario representatives attending were: Graham A. Cox - Ontario-Minnesota Pulp & Paper Company Ltd. E. E. Grainger - Abitibi Power & Paper Co., Ltd. (Sault Ste. Marie). K. W. Hearnden - Abitibi Power & Paper Co., Ltd. (Port Arthur). ax MacLaggen - Abitibi Power & Paper Co., Ltd. (Sault Ste. Marie). PAGE 23 P. C. Pollock - Lakehead Technical Institute. F. N. Robinson - Abitibi Power & Paper Co., Ltd. (Port Arthur). E. A. Smith - Brampton Pulp & Paper Company Ltd. A. L. K. Switzer - Long Lac Pulp & Paper Company Ltd. Geo. Sonley- Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Limited. B. Thmopson - Ontario Paper Company Limited. P. J. Ward - Great Lakes Paper Company, Limited. The General Executive of the Institute remain in office for 1951. Mr. R. Boultbee, Department of Lands and Forests, Port Arthur, is Northwestern Ontario representative on the Executive. The Annual Meeting of the Northwestern Ontario Branch, C.1.F. will be held in Port Arthur December 16th at the Port Arthur Golf & Country Club. WOODLANDS COUNCIL MEETS IN PORT ARTHUR The Canadian Pulp & Paper Association Woodlands Council held its regular quarterly meeting in Port Arthur October 17th. Members of the Counci I were guests at a combined meeting of the Port Arthur Rotary Club and Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Gordon Godwin, Chairman\ of the Council, gave an address at the meetin"g. SHANTYMAN MESSAGE Dear Mr. Jones: I am happy and thankful for the privilege of service in the lumber camps again this winter, looking forward to meeting old friends and making new ones. I would like to forward a few lines of encouragement. It is not what you used to be, but what you are today that counts. We have heard that saying since we were children, and I would like to add to it that what you hope to be means very little, for what you used to be can be discounted, erased, and forgotten, but what you hope to be can only be accomplished by what you do with the present. It is so important that we are sure that the foundation we are laying will withstand the wind, and the rain, the storm and the hurricane of tomorrow. And in the scripture we read: "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a · rock, and every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand, and the rain descended and the floods came, and the wind blew and beat upoh the house and it fel I: and great was the fall of it." Matt. 7: 24 - 27. Therefore, I am content, Dear Lord, if Thou Will guide me throuph the present now, I shall not fear nor dread the morrow, I'll bid farewell to all past sorrow; If Thou art with me now, Just now, There with each step along the way, Improve upon your yesterday; Cross this hill, or vale or hollow, With determination follow, Make each step along the way positive, triumphant in the coming days. Thanking you again, I r~main, Sincerely, J. H. ALLEN, Shantyman Missionary. �LOG BOOK PAGE 24 KEY PERSONNEL Clarkdon, Ont., District of Thunder Bay Headquarters Paul A. Ketonen, Chief Clerk Camp 2 Louis J. Johnson, Camp Superintendent Frank Moran, Camp Foreman Lloyd Stuart, Camp Clerk Continued from Page 15) MARATHON PAPER MILLS OF CANADA LIMITED Hearst Operation Magnet Point Camps via Port Arthur, Ont., District of Thunder Bay Division Headquarters P. P. Turcotte, Superintendent G. Dempsey, Superintendent E. J. LaJambe, Accountant A. Riach, Office Manager E. Dupre, Travelling Clerk J. Sorokan, Accounts Payable R. Selin, Paymaster G. Bissonette, Clerk E. A. Lyon, Clerk P. Robertson, Warehouseman E. Dolph, Check Scaler Camp No. 1 N. Magnusson, Foreman L. Riopelle, Clerk N. Ling, Sub Foreman Camp No. 2 R. Malenfant, Foremal'l 0. St. Aubin, Clerk Camp No. 3 0. Haavaldsrud, Contractor F. Romaine, foreman E. Haavaldsrud, Clerk Camp No. 4 J. Mercier, Contractor Camp No. 6 J. Robichaud, Foreman A. Fortin, Sub-foreman A. Fortin, Clerk Camp No. 7 G. Buteau, Contractor Graziella Buteau, Clerk Camp No. 14 H. L. Gosselin, Contractor Camp No. 15 L. Lallier, Contractor Camp 6 Wally Olafson, District Superintendent Gus. A. Sikerbol, Chief Clerk Camp 10 Vic Nordgard, Foreman Nick Melnychuk, Clerk-Scaler Port Arthur District Arthur H. Harpel!, Captain Tug !'Rocket" Roy Hedman, Engineer Bert Krouse, Mate Roy Meadows, District Mechanic NIPIGON LAKE TIMBER COMPANY LIMITED ,"lipigon F. C. Brown W. J. Briveau Murray Cameron Camp 78, Nipigon W. S. Collins P. J. Ukrainec Camp 2, Beardmore P. Sobush • W. A. Cheetham R. B. Campbell Camp 73, Beardmore Gus Pearson R. Garrett Camp 71, Kowkash Harry Kamo W. H. Ogden NORTHERN FOREST PRODUCTS LIMITED Reba r. J. Haapala Contractor, Depot J. G. Husband Clerk-Scaler, Camp 55 W. Sinnemaki Clerk-Scaler, Camp 56 Port Arthur (Black Sturgeon) H. Kalz, Forestry Engineer, Port Arthur W. McCabe Foreman, Camp 57 0. Kuusela Clerk, Camp 57 l\rmstrong G. A. Crombie Superintendent, Armstrona L. Gunn Clerk, Camp 10A J. Siipola Contractor, Camp 10A E. Nurmi Contractor, Camp 10A Hornepayne Operation Cec Powell, Superintendent H. S. Romanuck, Travelling Clerk Camp No. 9 N. LeBlanc, Cintractor Camp No. 10 N. Tomkiew, Contractor P. Bruce, Clerk Camp No. 10A N. Tomkiew, Contractor N. Suzana, Foreman Camp No. 10 Sawmill P. Buteau, Contractor Camp No. 11 A. St. Onge, Contractor C. Riach, Clerk Camp No. 11A P. Joncas, Foreman A. Sauve, CTerk Camp No. 11 Sawmill E. Levesque, Contractor Camp No. 12 P. Sykes, Foreman NORTHERN PAPER MILLS LIMITED Hansen, Ont. D. G. Lambrecht, Logging Supt. Otto Hill, Camp Foreman John Flagnik, Clerk THE ONTARIO-MINNESOTA PULP AND PAPER COMPANY LIMITED Kenora Logging Division Patricia Area, Vermilion Bay, Ont. NEWAYGO TIMBER COMPANY, LIMITED 1 Mead, Ont., District of Cochrane Headquarters Deo"'" Ken Molan , 1s rict Superintendent Art Wiley, Chief Clerk Eric Holm, Payroll Clerk R. Fowler, Clerk Wm. Sachowsky, Warehouse Clerk John Vukelich, Foreman Camp 84 Einar Mickelson, Camp Foreman Bill Foster, Camp Clerk Frank Plunkett, Scaler Camp 85 Conrad Peterson, Camo Foreman Jim Karpik, Camp C!erk Camp 84, 85 Max Phair, Assistant Cutting Supervisor Hearst, Ont., District of Cochrane Hearst, Ont. Jack Turk, 'District Superintendent Jack Draganiuk, Chief Clerk Louis Nemcek, Scaler Camp P-200 Wm. White, General Supt. J. -r. Sniezek, Logging Supt. J. McCoombs, Woods Engineer R. J. Hukins, Clerk Camp P-206 A. Carlson, Foreman W. McKinnon, Clerk Camp P-207 F. Black, Foreman N. Laroche, Ass't Foreman W. Owchar, Ass't Foreman P. Petrocovich, Clerk H. Luby, Ass't Clerk Camp P-208 A. Livingstone, Foreman N. Wojciechowski, Clerk J. H. Allen, Chief Scaler McIntosh, --ont. Camp P-201 P. Tutkaluk, Foreman P. Rush, Clerk Lake of the Woods Area, Kenora, Ont. S. N-:--·Golder, Logging Supt. H. Ballard, Audit Clerk NOVEMBER l 950 Camp R. F. J. Camp C. D. Camp L-311 McMillan, Foreman Kozel, Ass't Foreman W. Hogg, c.ierk L-308A Ricklefs, Foreman McDaid, Clerk L-313 A Coak, Foreman F. Sas-, Ass't Foreman W. McKillop, Clerk F. Boelefahr, Scaler Fort Frances Division Fort Frances Geo. A. Potts, Woods Manager Robert Potts, Asst. Logging Superintendent Carl W. Anderson, Asst. Logging Superintendent William Martin, Asst. Logging Superintendent Robert W. Mclennan, Logging !:ngineer Br1.,no E. Seppala, Forester Wi Iii am E. Shelfant~ok, Stores Supervisor John ri. Lan:;itry. Mastar Mechanic, Logging James H. Cox, Field Representative Prince Albert, Sask. Eric C. Coursier, Pulpwood Buyer Flanders Alex Mclay . Shop Foreman George B. Cox, Pulpwood Buyer Joseph Gorup, Foreman, Camp S I 05 Malt. Haslestad, Foreman, Camp S-105 Isaac •Salgren, ForeMan, Camp S- I 08 William Lanigan, Foreman, Camp S-109 Jack Moore, Foreman, Camp L-309 Harold E. Brown, W'house CI erk, Camp S- I 00 Edmond A. Langstaff, Audit Clerk, Norman Martinson, Clerk, Camp S- I 05 Gale Doi 1aldson, Clerk, Camp S- I 08 Donald 0. McKelv1e, Clerk, Camp S-109 Campbell B. Douglas, Head Scaler, Kenneth Conlon, Clerk, Camp L-309 Albert Thomas, Scaler (Woods) Camp S- I 05 Eldon Berard, Scaler (Woods) Camp S- I 08 Glen M. Westover, Scaler (Woods) Camp S- I 09 Joseph Marien, Scaler (Woods) Camp L-309 THE ONTARIO PAPER COMPANY LIMITED T. Summers, Woods Superintendent M. Thibeault, General Foreman S. Lord, Chief Bush Clerk D. Graham, Foreman, Camp 44 A. Roy, Clerk, Camp 44 G. Genge, Foreman, Camp 47 W. Nault, Clerk, Camp 47 A. Bouchard, Contractor, Camp 25 W. Thorstienson, Clerk Camp 25 A. Omichinski, Contractor<., Camp 45 S. Juniper, Clerk, Camp 4:> Larry Dumas, Contractor, Camp 26 Leo Jacques, Clerk, Camp 26 W. Korczynski, Contractor, Camp 46 G. Ubohy, Clerk, Camp 46 E. C. Little, Cut Inspector OSCAR STYFFE LIMITED Nils Berg, Foreman, Camp 7, Arrow River Milton Maki, Cerl<, Camp 7, Arrow River Emil Blixt, Jobber, Camp 1, Silver Islet Paul Pettersen, Sup't. of All Operations Track Camp, Umfreville R. Larsen, Clerk Arne Rautola, Foreman, Camp 27C, Umfreville N. Pedersen, Chief Clerk JQe Paxon, Foreman Rafting Operations Port Arthur T. P. Pickering, Superintendent, Planer Mill Port Arthur, and Portable Sawmills Fred Milenko, Supe; visor, Sub-jobbers Allan Bishop, " " Port Arthur Area William Hankkio, Mechanical Sup't, Pt. Arthur RIPCO TIMBER COMPANY LIMITED Ripco, A.C.R. Adrien Provencher, Superintendent J. Maurice Boutin, Accountant Leo Leivo, Assistant Lucien Riopel, Foreman, Camp 5 Lionel Bastarache, Clerk, Camp 5 Lawrence Forgac, Foreman, Camp 6 Alex Bouthil!ier, Clerk, Camp 6 GREAT WEST TIMBER LIMITED Camp No. 2 - Silver Mountain Fred Westerberg, Foreman R. Erickson, Foreman J. Koslritalo, Clerk Dog Lake Bruno Biloski, Foreman T. Millen, Clerk �C. P. P.A. WOODLANDS SECTION HOLDS MECHANICAL HAULING MEETING AT ONTARIO PAPER COMPANY HERON BAY LIMITS (Continued from Page 1 6) 0 PAGE 25 LOG BOOK NOVEMBER 1950 Mr. F. R. Wilcox, Manager of the Anticosti Island erations of the Consolidated Paper Corporation Lim:1, discussed three very interesting points. (1) Use of Snowmobiles. The use of snowmobiles is not favoured for the main rer1son that a snowmobile i~:; worth approximatel-y $3,000.00 and it can be used only six weeks per yea~. If .:> snowmobile could be utilized in summer, then rt would become a practical tool. On the Anticosti operations, experiments have been made during the present season with the use of a snowmobile for portaging across swampy lands during the summer season. Although, there is nothing conclusive yet, the indications are that the snowmobile can be usec as a tractor on soft ground. (2) Use of Farm Wheel Tractors The wheel tractor is worth around $1,600.00 and car,. be used with the Bombardier track attachments ir summer and winter and therefore, becomes a very .practical and economical tool. . . In general, it is believed that mechanized logging can only be successful when the relations between the work accomplished and the capital investment involved approach reasonable proportions. It is not di_fficult. to save labour with a high capital investment 1n equip~ ment ,however, if resulting cost exceeds a compar~ble cost, ooerating by standard methods, then, mechanized logging can not survive. (3) Use of Michelin Tires The Michelin tire uses a wire mesh rather than the conventional fabric to carry the rubber of the tire. An experiment carried out on Anticosti Island indicates that a Michelin tire has about 20% greater life than an ordinary tire. In the larger tire sizes, Michelins am cheaper than the conventional tires. They are particularly suitable for off the road operations, in that this type of tire does not require vulcanization, when punched by sharp roots or spikes. (Editor's Question: Are any Michelin tires being used in Northwestern Ontario? It would be interesting to report their performance.) Present at the meeting were: ING HAM, C. MOODIE, R. L. WALUK, A. BALL, G. E. Abitibi Power & Paper 11 Canadian International Twin City Industrial C. P. & P.A. Brown Corporation Ontario & Minnesota Paper Bonnard Equipment Quebec North Shore Paper Longlac Pulp & Paper Internationa I Paper Pulp & Paper Magazine Department of Lands & Forests Brown Corporation Great Lakes Paper Great Lakes Paper Marathon Thunder Bay Timber Operations Brompton Pulp & Paper Cockshutt Price Brothers Department of Lands & Forests American Logging & Pulp Meighan Fittings Timberland Machines C. P. & P.A. General Motors Cnas. Cusson Marathon Paper Northeast Pulpwood Research International Harvester Vulcan Machine & Equipment C. P. & P.A. St. Lawrence Company Brompton Pulp & Paper K. V. P. Company Ontario Paper Company Consolidated Paper The Ontario Paper Company Ltd Patronize Our Advertisers. They Make Th is Booklet Possible. 1 "SERVING LUMBERMEN'S CLOTHING. PALMER 11 J. S. BASTIN, L. G. BENNETT, D. E. BENNETT. W. D. BENNETT, Y BLAIR, John H. BONNARD, E. CURRIE D. V. DAY, J. C. DUFF, C. H. EVANS, John i=ISKAR, J. W. FITZMAURICE, J. J. GODDEN, J. H. GRAHAM, D. E. HARKNESS, W. D. JONES, T. S. JONES, A. M. LAURENCE, N . H. LaMOTHE, G. E. LOCKHART, Ralph LYONS, W. C. MEIGHAN, W. A. MAGI LL, W. A. McCOLL, B. J. McEACHERN, R. W. MILNE, M . MARTIN, Ted PHILBROOK, D. ROBERTSON, G. D. SI EGERTSON, 0. SIVERS, J. W. STEPHENS, T. K. STEVENS, D. R. SMITH, V. G. WALKER, J. F. WILCOX, F. R. TURNER, W. I. SUMMERS, Ted HORNCASTLE, D. C. THOMSON R. W. Bruce SMITH, F. R. M. ::;RAHAM, D. WEBBE, C. R. M. GENGE, G. MILLER, Ray BEDDING AND THE TIMBER FOOTWEAR. OPERATORS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO" W H 0 .L li--SAJ. E GROCERIES, FRUITS & VEGETABLES, TOBACCO, ETC. Fort William �PAGE 26 LOG BOOK NOVfMBER 1950 A SPEEDY and EFFICIENT PRINTING SERVICE TO MEET THE EVER-INCREASING NEEDS OF THE LUMBERING AND PULPWOOD INDUSTRIES OF THE DISTRICT, WE HA VE INSTALLED FAST, MODERN EQUIPMENT, ENABLING US TO GIVE A BETTER PRODUCT QUICKER TO SA VE YOU TIME AND MONEY. WRITE, PHONE OR WIRE CONSOLI ATED Plll!SS 137 SOUTH MAY STREET - DIAL 3-8323 FORT WILLIAM DIAL 3-8323 A REMINDER ENSURE THAT WOOD IS STAMPED When company orders are that wood is to be stamped, then all supervisory personnel should ensure that this job is done and done well. Wherever wood is driven, stored, towed or loaded, there is a loss. The Pulpwood Salvage Association is charged with salvaging wood on Lake Nipigon, Lake Superior and tributaries thereof and also must ensun: that the rightful owners get their wood returned to them Ownership tests show that too large a proportion of the wood is not stamped with the registered ownership mark (in some cases this may be a paint mark). IT MAY BE A LITTLE EARLY . . . Careful checking by supervisory personnel should ensure that the wood is l 00% stamped. BUT THIS IS OUR FINAL ISSUE IN 1950 . AND WE DO WISH ONE AND ALL AND C. P. P.A. WOODLANDS MANAGER ADDRESSES MEETING OF MID-WEST TECHNICAL SECTION Mr. W. A. E. Pepler, Manager, Woodlands Section, Canadian Pulp & Paper Association, addressed a meeting of the Mid-West Technical Section, C.P.P.A., held at the Mission Mill in Fort William October 19th. Subject of his talk was "Forestry in Car}ada." Mr. Pepler touched on the various aspects of forest management and the efforts of companies to perpetuate the forests. T. S. Jones, Managar of the Thunder Bay Timber Operators' Association, also spoke briefly and thankPr:I the members of the Technical Section for the arti . that they were contributing to the Log Book and askea for their continued co-operation. �NOVEMBER l 950 LOG BOOK 'BLACK STURGEON AREA IS MISSION AGAIN FOR REV. J. E. PATERSON It has been very pleasant to once again visit the cutting camps in the Black Sturgeon. There are many old friends to welcome me back with a hearty handshake Once again I have been given leave from tbe regu~ r work of the church to spend the winter in the camps c(_ this season promises to be even more enjoyable and worthwhile than last. My program of showing inform aitonal moving picutres, encouraging the use of th (:i recreation halls, and conducting services of worship is more and more accepted and appreciated. This year besides being able to put more pingpong tables and table games in the camps I am introducing carpet bowling This is a team game played much the same as lawn bowling only on a long carpet rolled down the center of the hall or bunk house. It has become popular in a few camps already. Again the Lakehead Libraries have turned over several hundred books which will mean more reading for those interested. When Jesus uttered the simple yet profound truth that "Men shall not live by bread alone," he was expressing our need for social and spiritual satisfaction. Living in the environment of the bush can be and often is damaging to the best within us. But it need not be so, if we can re~ember that t_he love and grace of God expressed in the life and teaching of Jesus is ours for the\ asking no matter where we find our work. God is no respecter of things, or places or conditions; He is 2 Lover of people. THERE'S A NEW INTERNATIONAL PAGE 27 PRELIMINARY FOREST FIRE STATISTICS Accurate and complete data on ·the forest fire statistics for 1950 are not yet complete but preliminary statistics are quoted below: 1949 1950 To Date 1,834 957 Total Number of Fires Total acreage burned 60,065 37,687 824 Total number of fires classified 34,644 Total acreage classified Forested Area Burned Over: Mature Growth Young Growth 1'-!on-rorested area 3,527 31,710 24,828 1,412 15,929 17,303 60,065 34,644 A rich man sa.d to his minister, "Why is it everybody 1s always cr;ticizing me for being miserly, when everyone knows that I have made provisions to leave everything I possess to charity when I die?" "Well," said the minister, "let me tell you about the p:g and the cow. The pig was lamenting to the cow one day about how unpopular he was. 'People are always ·ca!king about your gentleness and your kind eyes' saidl the pig. 'Sure, you give milk and cream, but I give even more. 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