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the microscopical metliod of distinguishing summer and winter wood, worl^ed 

 out by Rashevslvy (E. S. R., 10, p. 358), from which method it seems possible 

 to detei'mine from the appearance of the last wood layer whether the tree was 

 cut in spring, summer, or during the dormant period of the year. 



Forest products of Canada, A. H. D. Ross (Dept. Int. Canada, Forestry Branch 

 Bui. ^f. Pit. 33). — This bulletin contains estimates and statistics corrected to 

 December, 1908, relative to forest areas, reserves, and timber supplies, the pro- 

 duction of timber and other forest products in the different provinces, and the 

 exports and imports of forest products. The bulletin also discusses to what 

 extent statistical information relative to forestry is available in Canada, and 

 indicates means for obtaining more definite information on this subject. 



[Forestry statistics of Ireland, 1908], W. G. S. Adams {Dcpt. Agr. and 

 Tech. Instr. Ireland, Apr. Hfatis. 190S, p. XX~XXII, i//2-/53).— Detailed tables 

 are given for 190S showing by counties and provinces the arens under forest 

 trees with their classification and ages, areas under coppice or scrub, osier 

 beds and forest nursery plantations, the total area under woods and plantations, 

 areas planted and cleared, descriptions of trees planted and felled during the 

 year, including the uses to which the timber was applied, and the number of 

 trees used in Ireland and exported, with their estimated weight in tons. The 

 total area under woods and forest plantations of all kinds was 301,630 acres. 



Report on reforestation in Italy from 1867 to 1908 (Bol. Min. Agr., Indus, 

 e Com. [Rome], 8 (1909), Ser. A, No. (!., pp. .97-///).— Detailed statistics are 

 given relative to the various reforestation projects in the different provinces of 

 Italy being carried on either at the expense, or with the assistance, of the gov- 

 ernment. In some cases summarized data are given for the period 1867 to 1907. 

 In addition to the number, <irea, and cost of projects, the number of i)lants and 

 amounts of seed of various species distributed, together with statistics of forest 

 fires, are also given. 



Woods and forests department, 1908, A. F. Broun (Rpls. Finance, Admin., 

 and Condition ^ndan, 1908, pp. Jf27--'i'i3) . — A routine report relative to the 

 administration of. and operations in, the woods and forests in the Sudan for 

 1908, including a financial statement for the year, together with tabular data 

 relative to yields of major and minor forest products, revenues, expendi- 

 tures, etc. 



Forestry in New Zealand, W. C. Kensington {^VeUington: Govt., 1909, pp. 

 118, pis. 21, maps 2). — Part 1 of this report describes the condition of New 

 Zealand forests relative to their extent and character, estimated quantity of 

 milling timber, and varieties of trees found in each land district. Part 2 

 describes sawmill operations in that country, including accounts of processes 

 for preserving and seasoning timber and a discussion of the utilization of wood 

 for purposes other than the supply of sawn timber to the building trade. Part 

 3 deals with the question of deforestation and the need of forest preservation. 

 Part 4 contains data relative to the estimated forest wealth of the world, with 

 special reference to those countries from which New Zealand may draw her 

 future supply. Part 5 discusses in detail the nursery and planting operations 

 of the afforestation branch. The text is accompanied by a map showing the 

 forest reserves of New Zealand. 



Annual progress report on forest administration of the lower provinces 

 of Bengal, 1907—8, A. L. McIntibe (Ann. Rpt. Forest Admin. Lower Prov. 

 Bengal, 1907-8, pp. II +46+'/). — The usual annual report relative to the con- 

 stitution, management, exploitation, and administration of the state forests 

 in the lower provinces of Bengal, including a financial statement for the year. 

 The more important data relative to forest areas and surveys, forest products, 

 revenues, etc., are appended in tabular form. 



