In accordance with the conclusions of the Utilization Conference above
mentioned, and in line with the suggestion of the Forester of this
Commission previously in charge of Utilization, it was decided to try
such local work at one or two points in this State, the work being
under direction of the General Superintendent. The first place selected
was in the vicinity of West Chester, Chester county. The local market
for various chestnut products was thoroughly exploited to determine
what amount could be taken care of in local consumption, and afterwards
it was determined so far as possible, how much of the surplus could be
disposed of at more distant markets. The results of the work have been
very interesting, and bid fair to solve largely the entire problem of
utilization.