Oxford University Interested in American Wood Using Practices

Professor A. H. Lloyd, of the Imperial Forestry Institute, IJniversity of Oxford, England, has just informed Axel H. Oxholm, director of the National Committee on Wood Utilization, Department of Commerce, that the University is now using the Committee's handbook, "\Mood Construction," and would like to receive a complete line of the Committee's literature for future use.

Similar requests have been received from other institutions of learning in the principal countries of the world. There is a universal interest in eliminating waste of wood by putting this material to its most appropriate uses, according to Mr. Oxholm.

In the old world, it was pointed out, efficient wood using practices were developed at the time when its timber resour'ces became insuffi,cient to cover the demand. While in spite of our large forest resources, a systematic utilization of timber resources was started at a later date in this country than in theold world, the movement here has gained a greater momentum, he pointed out.

The German Government, learning of the activities of the National Committee on'Wood Utilization and after having made a close'study of its organization and work, established a similar body a few years ago. Several other countries are now in touch with the American Committee for the same purpose.

Establishment of su,ch ,committees is of considerable interest both to the,consu.mer and producer of American wood products. About 10 per cent of the domestic output of lumber is exported and, therefore, a better knowledge of the proper uses of our wood abroad will lead to better satisfaction with Ameri,can wood products. The American Committee through these foreign wood utilizati6n bodies, is kept informed as to new developments in this field. There are many examples of the su,ocessful application of foreign wood using practices to American conditions. As a result, forest industries in this country are continuously contacting similar industries in foreign countries.

Civil Service Examinations for Timber Expert

The United States Civil Servi,ce Commission announces the following' open,competitive examinations:

ASSOCIATE TIMBER EXPERT

ASSISTANT TIMBER EXPERT

Appli,cations for the associate and assistant timber expert positions must be on file with the U. S. Civil Service Cbmmission at Washington, D. C., not later than June 3, 1931.

The examination is to fill vacancies in the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, for duty in the field.

The entrance salaries for the associate position range from $3,200 !q $lreO a year; for the assistant position they ran_ge from $2,600 to $3,2@ a year.

Competitors will not be required to report for written examination at any place, but witt be rated on their education, training, experience, and fitness.

- Applicants must have had certain spe,cified experience, for part of which suitable education mav be substiiuted. of such a character as to demonstrate ability to conduct surveys involving measurements, classification, and descrip- tion of forest properties, as well as a working knowledle or lorest exploltatlon.

Full information may be obtained from the Secretary of the United States Civil Service Board of Examiners at-the post office or customhouse in any city or from the United States Civil Servi,ce Commissioni Waihington, D. C.