FORESTRY. 447 



Eucalypts, R. de Noteb (Les Eucalyptus. Paris, 1912, pp. 119, figs. 57).— A 

 compilation of information on the eucalypts dealing especially with their cul- 

 ture, exploitation, vegetative and industrial qualities, and medicinal properties. 

 The subject matter is prepared with special reference to the extension of euca- 

 lyptus culture in the French colonies. 



Recent contributions to the knowledge of the genus Hevea, J. Hubeb (BoL 

 Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. e Ethnog., 7 {1910), pp. 199-281, pi 1).—A series of 

 papers, in the first of which the author discusses the systematic and geographical 

 distribution of the genus Hevea. In the second paper consideration Is given 

 to a number of species of Hevea found along the Rio iQa-Pntumayo. In the 

 third paper the distribution of Hevea species in Para is discussed and in the 

 fourth the author reports an investigation of the variability of characters in 

 the genus Plevea with reference to the possibilities of a selection method. 

 Special consideration is given to the variations in seed characters. 



The forest problem in Chili, F. Albert (Bol. Basques, Pesca i Caza, 1 {191S), 

 No. 10, pp. 6Jf9-719, pi. 1, figs. 81).— A survey of forest conditions in Chili with 

 recommendations for the conservation and extension of the forest resources of 

 that country. 



Some aspects of European forestry, A. B. Recknagel (Forestry Quart., 11 

 il91S), No. 4, pp. 470-498).— In continuation of previous papers on this subject 

 (E. S. R., 29, p. 842), the author here discusses methods of natural and artificial 

 regeneration in Austria. 



Annual report of the director of forestry of the Philippine Islands for 

 the fiscal year ended June 30, 1913, G. P. Ahern (Ann. Rpt. Dir. Forestry 

 P. I., 191S, pp. 65, pis. 6).— A progress report on the administrational, investi- 

 gational, and reconnaissance work in the Philippines for the year ended June 

 80, 1913. 



The appendix contains statistics relative to the certification of public lands; 

 amounts of important timbers, by species, cut; revenues and expenditures- 

 timber licenses in force ; utilization of forest products ; and exports and imports. 

 Annual progress report upon state forest administration in South Aus- 

 tralia for the year 1912-13, W. Gill (Atin. Rpt. State Forest Admin. So. 

 Aust., 1912-lS, pp. 12, pis. 7). — A statistical report for the year ended June 30, 

 1913, relative to the extent of forest resen-es, planting and other forest opera- 

 tions, distribution of trees, revenues, expenditures, etc. 



The conservation of wood, R. Barbier {Rev. Vit., 40 {191S), Nos. 1037, pp. 

 516-520; 1039, pp. 574-580): — This paper, which was presented at the Inter- 

 national Congress of Forestry, Paris, 1913, comprises an exposition on the 

 natural and artificial processes of preserving wood. 



The transportation of wood in the colonial forests, A. Jolyet {Lc Trans- 

 port des Bois dans les Forits Coloniales. Paris, 1912, 2. ed., rev., pp. 60, figs. 

 16). — A descriptive account of methods of exploiting and transporting logs in 

 the French colonies. 



Forest fire protection by the States as described by representative men 

 at the Weeks law forest fire conference, edited by J. G. Peters (U. 8. Dept. 

 Agr., Forest Serv., Forest Fire Protection hy States, pp. 85, pis. 2, fig. 1). — This 

 comprises the papers, addresses, and discussions at the conference of federal and 

 state officials and other representatives of various forest Interests, held at Wash- 

 ington, January 9-10, 1913, to discuss informally cooperation in the protection 

 from fire of the forested watersheds of navigable streams, as provided for under 

 section 2 of the Weeks law (E. S. R., 24, p. 498). An appendix contains forma 

 of agreement between the Department and the States and telephone companies 

 with reference to fire protection. 



