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The forests and streams, A. A. da Silveiba {As Florestas e as Chuvas. Bello 

 Horizonte, Minas Geraes: Govt., 1916, pp. 54, pls. 33). — In the present paper the 

 author presents considerable data relative to a number of streams in Brazil 

 to show that there has been a decline in stream flow, but that there is no 

 definite evidence to show that forests have any relation to regulation of stream 

 flow. At the same time attention is called to the importance of planting and 

 extending forests for the production of lumber and other forest products. 



The effect of forests upon water circulation, H. A. J. M. Beekman (Invloed 

 van Bosschen op den Waterkringloop. Surabaya, Java: Nederland.-Ind. Landb. 

 Synd., 1916, pp. 13). — A paper presented at the Dutch India Soil Congress, 

 Djokja, October, 1916. It briefly summarizes the results of investigations rela- 

 tive to the effect of forests on rainfall and water conservation and introduces 

 similar questions for discussion with reference to East Indian conditions. 



National Forest organization, S. W. Wynne {Forestry Quart., 14 {1916), 

 No. If, pp. 589-^94)- — In this article the author reviews various propositions 

 made by Woolsey with reference to National Forest organization (E. S. R., 35, 

 p. 451 ) , and calls attention to a number of factors that must be taken into con- 

 sideration in the development of a management system for the National Forests. 



Conversion methods. — A visit to the forests of Chaux and Faye de la 

 Montrond, France, H. R. MacMillan {Forestry Quart., I4 {1916), No. 4. PP- 

 599-604). — A brief survey of the forest management systems in the forests of 

 Chaux and Faye de la Montrond. 



Yearbook of the department of forestry, {Ezheg. LQs. Dept., 1 {1913), pp. 

 125+174, pis. 19, figs. 27; 2 {1913), pp. 353). — Volume 1 comprises a report on 

 the administration of the Russian forests in 1913, including projects for a new 

 forestry law, the organization of new forest districts, an account of the ac- 

 tivity of the permanent forest-culture commission, exploitation of forests, sand- 

 binding work, yields in forest iiroducts, revenues, expenditures, etc. Volume 2 

 gives in tabular form the area of government forest circles in the various 

 Provinces of Russia, with revenues and expenditures therein. 



Annual progress report on forest administration in the Presidency of 

 Bengal for the year 1914—15, C. E. Muriel {Rpt. Forest Admin. Bengal, 1914- 

 15, pp. II +47 +4)- — This is the usual annual report on the constitution, man- 

 agement, and exploitation of the state forests of Bengal, including a financial 

 statement for the year 1914-15. All important data relative to alterations in 

 forest areas, forest surveys, working plans, forest protection, revenues, expendi- 

 tures, etc., are appended in tabular form. 



Forestry in India from a Canadian point of view, H. R. MacMillan {For- 

 estry Quart., 14 {1916), No. 4, PP- 624-649). — A survey of forestry and forest 

 conditions in India. Consideration is given to forest distribution and ownership, 

 organization, personnel, research, administraton, working plans, silvicultural 

 operations, and financial aspects. 



Passing views of forestry in British South Africa, H. R. MacMillan {For- 

 estry Quart., 14 {1916), No. 4< PP- 605-623). — A general account of the progress 

 and present situation of forestry in South Africa. Information is given relative 

 to the physiography and climate of the different regions of South Africa, forest 

 distribution and composition, development of forestry, present organization, 

 working plans and market, and silvicultural management. 



Report of the director of forests, N. W. Joixy {Arm. Rpt. Dir. Forests 

 [Queensland], 1915, pp. 8, pis. 3). — A report relative to the administration and 

 management of the state forests of Queensland, including a financial statement 

 for the year. Tabular data on the sawmilling industry, timber reserves, state 

 forests and national parks, and collections under the timber and quarry regula- 

 tions from 1908 to 1915 are also included. 



