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THE HAWAIIAN FORESTER 

 AND AGRICULTURIST 



Vol. XVII. Honolulu, October, 1920. No. 10 



An article in this isssue on tlie termites or white ants by En- 

 tomologist Fullaway describes the four species found in Hawaii, 

 the damage they do, and suggests methods of control. 



Mr. Louis Gillin of Kahului, Maui, was on September 1, 1920, 

 appointed Fruit and Plant Inspector for the Island of Maui 

 under the Division of Plant Inspection to take the place of Mr. 

 Will J. Cooper, resigned. 



It is of interest to learn from the Forest Nurseryman's report 

 that seed of the African tulip tree, one of the popular trees 

 for ornamental planting, can now be obtained locally. 



The recent -importation of some very high grade cattle, as 

 described in the Territorial Veterinarian's reports, should great- 

 ly improve the dairy stock in the Territory. The importance, 

 however, of securing such stock from government accredited 

 herds is also shown in the same reports. 



In this issue the Territorial Veterinarian continues his series 

 of articles on the protection of live stock in Hawaii and deals 

 with the disease known as hemorrhagic septicemia. 



Hawaii has enough insect pests, as everyone knows, but there 

 are still many others which the Division of Plant Inspection 

 is strenuously endeavoring to keep out of the Territory. These 

 are indicated by the Chief Plant Inspector in an article in this 

 issue. 



The following resolution was passed by the Board at a meet- 

 ing held on September 9, 1920: 



"Whereas, the forests of the Hawaiian Islands are being 

 depleted, due mainly to the ravages of stock, and it is necessary 

 in many districts to reforest in order to conserve the rainfall 

 ^ for purposes of irrigation ; and 



2 "Whereas, certain trees of the genus Ficus are considered 

 ^ suitable for purposes of reforestation, and should give results 

 ^ in an appreciably short time providing means are found to insure 



their spread by natural agencies ; 

 ^ "Therefore. Be It Resolved by the Board of Agriculture 



