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They can be preserved from extinction in an area of 

 primeval forest left untouched by man and maintained in 

 its original condition. Amongst insects it is, I think, 

 probable that some of the forest members of the longicorn, 

 buprestid, brenthid and bark-boring beetles [Scolytidce), 

 to mention but four families, many species of which are 

 still probably unknown to science, will disappear with the 

 cleaning up of the forests and their systematic management 

 by the Forest Department. 



My point is that I am in complete agreement with Dr. 

 Mitchell in his contention that the Sanctuary, the large, 

 permanent Sanctuary, should not be regarded merely as a 

 harbour for animals of game or economic interest, but that 

 it should be formed in the interests of the fauna as a whole. 

 I would, however, add to this the rider that in the case of 

 the large Sanctuaries required to preserve from extinction 

 animals either of a naturally roving disposition or of very 

 shy habits the prohibition to entry should not be confined 

 to the sportsman alone or to man generally outside the 

 officials connected with the area. But further, that it should 

 be recognized that in order to realize the objects aimed at it 

 should be rigidly laid down that no working of any kind can 

 take place within the Permanent Sanctuary. That in other 

 words a Permanent Sanctuary does not fall within the 

 boundaries of any area worked by Government officials, either 

 for profit or other reasons, on behalf of the Government. 

 Officials would be appointed to supervise the Sanctuary, but 

 their duties would be confined to policing the area in order 

 that the objects for which it was created might be realized 

 to the full. 



