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" Geograj^hical Census," in order lo obtain from every possible 

 source information with a view to the preparation of geographical 

 monographs. The following is a res nine of the proposed 

 scheme of local investigation : 



Indicate on the enclosed map the area to be dealt with. 

 (N.B. — In dealing with the various distributions — geological, 

 climatic, plant, etc. — supreme importance is at all times to be 

 attached to their bearing on the life of man.) Where possible, 

 indicate distributions on maps. (iive a general description of 

 the region, noting conhguration, ex])osure, drainage, forest, bush. 

 pasture, cultivated land, and desert. State directions, ai)proxi- 

 mate distance.^, areas, heights. Remarks regarding the relation 

 of scenery to geological formation, nature of soil. Notes on 

 topographical features of sj-ecial interest — c.;j., results of de- 

 nudation, periodicity of rivers, alteration of water-courses, hot 

 springs, caves, vleis, etc. .Supplementary remarks regarding 

 local methods of preventing erosion. 



Clnnatc. — Average summer temperatiu"e , average winter 

 temperattu'e ; variation of temperature (day and night,, summer 

 and winter) ; prevailing winds (their origin, characteristics and 

 seasons); average rainfall (characteristics). Further remarks 

 regarding climatic phenomena. Information concerning local 

 causes of above; effects of storms on crops; " wash-awavs "" ; 

 means em])loyed for encouraging rainfall, etc. 



Production. — General description ;^f natural vegetation. 

 Note anv local causes of outstanding importance that have led 

 to the present distributions. Economic importance of vegeta- 

 tion; methods emploved for the destruction of unprofitable 

 plants. 



Lniid under Culfiratioii. — Trees — (1) firewood; (2) timl)er, 

 useful or ornamental; (3) fruit; (4) for any other purpose. 

 Cereaks — other vegetable products of economic importance. Note 

 any local conditions specially suited fi^r the ]M-oduction of al)Ove, 

 and name other plants which you consider may be successfully 

 cultivated. Note any special adaj^tation of vegetation to local 

 conditions. (rive partictilars regarding an\ reaction of vegeta- 

 tion on climate or water supply, etc., diseases or pests hindering 

 cultivation, methods of agriculture peculiar to the district and 

 necessitated ])y the geograjihical environment. 



Animals. — Wild animals, birds, fish of the district which 

 are of economic importance. Domestic animals- -their value 

 to man, their food and methods of storing it. Note how local 

 conditions have affected the rearing of certain animals. Note 

 any relation between animals and the distribution of diseases 

 affecting man. 



Minerals. — Local distribution (indicate on maps). Note 

 the relation to geological structure. Useful minerals, annual 

 output; valuable minerals, annual outpiU ; local uses of minerals. 



hhdusfries. — Chief local imlustrie^. Remarks regarding — 

 (i) labour sup])ly ; (2) distribution of industries among inhabit- 



