KRIMIN The 7949 F O R E * S T R Y Published by JJul Johsudhi^ (^hib of the MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY FORESTRY SCHOOL MISSOULA. MONTANA MISSOUUAN 1 9 / l (OsijdicaiiDVL MRS. J. C. DEJARNETTE (Mother Evelyn) For many years the names "Mother and Dad Dejamette" have been inspirations to Montana foresters. When Dad was living, the two of them devoted much of their time, generously and willingly, to making life more pleasant for those around them, and particularly the foresters. Traditional Spring and Fall Hikes owe their being to the thoughtfulness and work of Dad and Mother Evelyn. Since Dad passed on to the "land of taller and greener trees," Mother Evelyn has carried on for both of them, offering a helping hand wherever and whenever needed. Her pleasant smile and her constant willingness to be of service have endeared her in the hearts of all Montana foresters. To a true forester—to a loyal Forestry Club member —to Mother Evelyn—we proudly dedicate this 1949 issue of the FORESTRY KAIMIN. J'OASULVCU uL With this, the 1949 issue of the Kaimin, the Forestry Club completes an­ other year of activities. The Club members have all worked hard and earnest­ ly throughout the year, and have once again achieved an enviable record on the campus. Because of the printing deadline we are not able to include Spring quarter activities for 1949. This promises to be a very active one with the initiation of the Forestry School Banquet, the practical course, and the "Bar Nothing" Varie­ ty show. It is with great pleasure that we present this issue to you. We hope that you will like the way in which we have attempted to portray, pictorially and with the written word, the host of activities of this past year. —KAIMIN STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF ADVERTISING STAFF First Row: Frank Cech, senior adviser; Norm Knapp, First Row: Harry Hermes, Frank Weskamp, Gary editor; Chuck Kem, photography editor. Moon, Business Manager; Leon Cohen, Bob Duval. Second Row: Bob Damon, photography; Dale Robin­ Second Row: Larry Casey, Elton Bethke, Bob Fullerton. son, layout; John McDougal, layout. Bob Cooney, Bill Worf, Joe Martinez, Keith Nelson, Bob Gashwiler, Don Cullen. Not pictured: Doris Peterson, typist; Virg Lovingfoss, photography. 3 Jaxiulhf Davis, Kenneth P. Spaulding, T. C. Dean. School of Forestry; Professor Professor of Forestry of Forestry B.S., Montana State University, B.S., Montana State University, 1928 1906; M.S.F., University of Michi­ M.F., University of Michigan, 1932; g a n , 1909 Ph.D ., 1936 Fire Control Survey of Forestry Utilization Research Methods Forest Economics School of Public and Private Ad­ ministration Forest Policy Clark, Fay G. Waters, Charles W. Professor of Forestry Professor of Forestry and Eotany B.A., University of Michigan, 1912; B.S., B.L., B ere a C ollege, 1919; M.S.F., 1914 M .A., O h io S ta te U niversity. 1921; Ph.D., University of Michigan, V a lu a tio n 1927 Measurements D e n d ro lo g y Forest Recreation Silviculture Wood Technology Walbridge, Thomas A., Jr. Morris, Melvin S. Assistant Professor B.S.F., University of Washington, Associate Professor of Forestry 1942; M.S.F., Montana State Uni­ versity, 1948 B.S., Colorado State College, 1932; M .S., 1932 S u rv e y in g S oils Forest Engineering Range Management Timber Mechanics Wildlife Management Bruns, Paul E. Patton, O. M. Associate Professor of Forestry Staff Forester and Nurseryman B.A., New York University, 1937; M.F., School of Forestry, Yale B.S., Colorado State College, 1935 University, 1940 Silviculture Silviculture Forest Management L o g g in g 4 Moore, Kenneth E. Castles, Wesley Instructor in Forestry Assistant, Measurements B.S., University of Connecticut. 1934; M.F., Yale University, 1946 B.S.F., Montana State University, 1939 S u rv e y in g M a p p in g Diettert, Rueben A. Severy, J. W. Professor of Botany Chairman, Botany Department B.A., DePauw University. 1925; M.S., Michigan State College, 1927; B.A., Oberlin College, 1915; M.S., Ph.D., State University of Iowa. W ashington University, (Missouri) 1937 1926; Ph.D., University of Wis­ c o n sin , 1931 General Botany Plant Physiology Plant Physiology M o rp hology Kramer, Joseph Associate Professor of Botany Harvey, Leroy H. B.S., University of Nebraska, 1921; M.A., 1923; Ph.D., 1936 Instructor in Botany B o ta n y B.S., Western Michigan College of Education, 1936; M.S., University Plant Physiology of M ich ig an , 1946; Ph.D ., 1948 Plant Ecology Hulbert, Lloyd C. Instructor in Botany Ettinger, Mrs. Helen B.S., Michigan State College, 1940 L ib ra ria n Plant Physiology Plant Ecology Office Staff: Mrs. Betty Heisel Mrs. Esther Hopper Mrs. Lillian Perkins WjcudsA. (Duqhssb (^andjudaisiA. Malvin T. Alexander Lowell Asher Aubrey L. Haines Brooks Polk MALVIN T. ALEXANDER AUBREY L. HAINES B.S.F., University of W ashington, 1943. B.S.F., University of W ashington, 1938. THE EFFECT OF FREIGHT RATES ON THE AN INVESTIGATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITIVE POSITION OF MONTANA'S CHRISTMAS TREE INDUSTRY METHODS OF MAPPING THE FOREST AREAS VISIBLE FROM A FIRE PATROL This thesis is a study of the effect of freight rates on the competitive position of AIRCRAFT FLYING A PREDETERMINED Western Montana in the Christmas tree in­ ROUTE dustry. Montana is a major producer of Aircraft is increasingly being used in de­ Christmas trees and ships them long dis­ tection of forest fires as a partial replacement tances. The main question analyzed in this for fixed point detection by lookouts. To thesis is what effect do freight rates have on utilize aircraft effectively, it is necessary to the distributive pattern. Extensive informa­ have reliable methods of determining what tion is given on freight rates to consuming can be seen from an airplane and selecting centers from all the principal producing the best possible observation routes. The areas in the United States. Considerable purpose of the investigation as reported in information on the general freight rate situa­ this thesis is to develop and appraise photo­ tions in Western Montana is given to com­ graphic methods of aerial seen-area map­ plement and orient the situations with regard ping by (1) comparison of the relative ac­ to Christmas trees. Montana's position is curacies of several methods available, (2) discussed with consideration as to the prob­ determination of costs, and (3) considera­ able economic effects. tion of other factors which might affect the LOWELL ASHER utility of the several methods possible. B.S.F., M ontana State University, 1948. A STUDY OF THE WINTER DEER FOOD BROOKS POLK HABITS IN THE RATTLESNAKE B.S.F., University of Florida, 1947. CREEK DRAINAGE A SURVEY OF COMPOSITION TRENDS This study reports an investigation of the IN CUT-OVER LARCH-DOUGLAS FIR feeding preference of mule deer on a parti­ STANDS OF WESTERN MONTANA cular shrub range in Western Montana. Forty-five semi-permanent plots were set up To determine the effects of past cutting along line transacts and were examined practices in the larch-Douglas fir forest cover once each month throughout the winter to type of western Montana, studies were made determine quantitatively the amount of each on 97 plots located in stands logged five to species of browse available and the amount fifty years ago. Basal-area comparisons of utilized on the area. original, residual, and present stands show The study revealed that chokecherry a marked decline of western larch and a (Prunus dem issa) and serviceberry (Ame- steady gain of the less desirable Douglas fir. lanchier alnifolia) were preferred browse Minor species have made some advances. species, while ninebark (Physocarpus mal- In the young stands these trends are even vaceous) and common snowberry (Sym- more pronounced—regardless of aspect, de­ phoricarpos albus), the most dominant gree of cutting, or marking rules that favored shrubs, were left unbrowsed. Localized feed­ larch. Various ecological factors are in­ ing was evident on the range, probably due volved in an over-all analysis of the find­ to heavy snows. ings. 6 OF ADAM, JOE E. ARNOLD, ROBERT W. Buhl, Idaho Beatrice. Nebraska Range Management Timber Management Fresno State College Forestry Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Foresters' Ball 2, 3, 4. Summer work: Region 2 Central Rocky Mountain Forest and Experi­ Summer work: Wisdom Ranger ment Station '47; Region 6 Pacific Station '47 and Bonita Ranger Sta­ Northwest Forest and Experiment tion ,48. Station '48. ADAMS. WILLIAM H. BAUMAN. RICHARD H. Whitefish. Montana Alexander. North Dakota Timber Management Range Management Northern Montana College '40-'42; Montana State College '42-'44. Phi Forestry Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Foresters' Sigma 3, 4. B all 1, 2. 3, 4; Ski C lu b 1, 2, 3, 4- Druids 3, 4, President 4; Forestry Summer work: Klamath Falls, Bowling 1, 2, 3; Forestry Basket­ Oregon, '39; Whitefish '40; Fire- b a ll 1. 2, 3. Lookout Glacier National Park '41; Trail Maintenance Glacier National Summer work: Fire Control Re­ Park '42, '46, '47, '48. gion 1 '46, '47, '48. BURK. CHARLES WILLIAM ARMSTRONG. KEITH A. Sioux Falls. South Dakota Pablo, Montana Timber Management Forest Management Augustana College. Sioux Falls, '40. '46; U. S. Naval Academy, An­ Forestry Softball 2. napolis, Maryland, '42, '43; For­ estry Club 2, 3, 4; Foresters' Ball Summer work: Surveying, Mon­ 2, 3, 4; Druids 3, 4; Phi Sigma 3, 4: tana Highway Department '47; Forestry Basketball 3. 4; Forestry Foreman Snoqualmie National For­ Football 3, 4; Forestry Softball 3, 4. est, White River District, '48. Summer work: Smoke Jumper '47, ‘48.