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uient. The subject-matter is discussed under tlie following general headings: 

 Forest survey of the reserve, working plan report, rnling forest types, forest 

 enemies, study of species, and utilization of species. 



Forest fires in Canada during 1908, H. R. Macmillan (Dept. Int. Canada, 

 Foresti!/ Branch Bui. 7, pp. 8). — This consists of a record of the more impor- 

 tant forest fires which occurred in the Dominion of Canada during the season 

 of 1008. including also data on the losses resulting therefrom. The record as 

 here given, although considered incomplete, shows the value of timber and im- 

 provements destroyed in 1908 to have been approximately $25,500,000. 



Fire conservancy in Indian forests, B. Sen Gupta (Indian Forester, 36 

 (1010), Xo. 3, pp. 132-145, pi. /). — In this article the author presents evidence 

 to show that natural reproduction in teak forests is more satisfactory over 

 unprotected areas than in forests which are under continuous fire protection. 



Progress report of forest administration in Baluchistan for 1908—9 {Rpt. 

 Forest Admin. Baluchistan, I90S-D, pp. J/l). — This is the customary annual 

 report relative to the administration of the state forests of Baluchistan during 

 the year litOi). Tlie more important data relative to areas, forest settlements, 

 the making of working plans, forest surveys, fire-protection work, silvicultural 

 operation, yields, revenues, etc., are appended in tabular form. 



Grazing leases in Australasia, A. C. Veatch {Amer. Forestry, 16 {1910), 

 No. 2, pp. 101-103). — The author briefly reviews the history of grazing leases 

 in Australasia and gives a summarized table showing the present terms and 

 conditions of grazing leases in that country. 



Schlich's manual of forestry. — Forest utilization, W. R. Fisher (London, 

 mOS. vol. .'). 2. cd., pp. XXlI+H'iO. pis. (!. pus. '/02).— This consists of an Eng- 

 lish translation of K. (layer's Die Forstbenutzung (E. S. R., 22, p. 449). The 

 text of the original work has been considerably added to by notes and illustra- 

 tions from the experience of the author and others in Great Britain, France, 

 and India. 



The industrial woods, J. Beauverie (Lcs Bois Indnstriels. Paris, 1010, pp. 

 III+.'i20+XII, figs. 53). — This is a practical treatise on industrial woods. 

 Part 1 discusses the structure and properties of wood, and part 2 consists of 

 detailed studies of the various useful native and exotic woods of France. 



An extensive bildiography of the sultject is appended. 



[Timbers from Mauritius] (Bui. Imp. Inst. [So. Kensinpton], 8 (1910), Xo. 

 1, pp. 11-16). — This is a brief report of a number of timbers forwarded to the 

 Imperial Institute from Mauritius relative to their mechanical properties, 

 working qualities, and general characteristics. 



A critical revision of the genus Eucalyptus, .1. II. Maiden (Si/dnci/, X. S. W.: 

 Govt., 1903-1900, vol. 1, pis. 1-10, pp. 3 ',9, pis. .//,S; Indc.r, pp. A'//).— This is 

 the first of a series of papers, which the author has undertaken with the view 

 of incorporating the recent facts gained from personal observations and else- 

 where about this genus with the knowled.ge of the older authorities. Part 1 

 contains nnich introductory matter relative to the genus, including a list of the 

 works consulted, and a detailed description of one of the species (E. pilularis), 

 including notes sui)plementary to the description and notes on the synonyms. 

 The succeeding jiarts of the volume deal in a similar manner with other species. 



Bubber cultivation in Trinidad and Tobago, J. B. Caurtttiikrs (Bui. Dept. 

 Afjr. Trinidad, 9 (1910), Xo. 6'.'/, pjt. 3-9. /(/.v. 7). — A brief report on llie pres<Mit 

 status of rubber culture in Trinidad and Tobago, including cultural suggesticms. 



Rubbers from Sierra Leone iliul. Imp. Inst. [So. Kcnsinf/ton], ,S (1910), Xo. 

 1, pp. 16-21). — Analyses of rubber from Funtumia elastica and Ijandolphia are 

 reported. 



