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The changes as proposed involve the increase of the Imperial Forest 

 officers in the Institute from 5 to 11 and possibly later to 15. Certain 

 officers such as the chemists, mycologist, pulp and tan experts will not 

 be forest officers. 



This extensive expansion of the work of the Institute will of neces- 

 sity allow for a large extension in buildings and equipment. Although 

 the present quarters at Dehra Dun will be retained a site of about 1,300 

 acres has been selected some four miles from Dehra Dun with a view 

 of providing in addition of the requirements of the main buildings, 

 workshops, and residences ample space for the necessary field work 

 and for future expansion, which it is felt certain will take place. 



American foresters' should note the outlay for this greater Indian 

 Forest Research Institute. It should give us heart to stand firm for 

 more generous financial support for forest research in this country. The 

 total outlay proposed for use at Dehra Dun for land, buildings, work- 

 shops, laboratory equipment and improvements is approximately $10,- 

 193,000.00. This does not take into account the annual cost of main- 

 tenance and the salaries of a large personnel. The Indian Forest ad- 

 ministration does not consider the amount by any means excessive, 

 and believes that it will be money well spent in expediting the develop- 

 ment of India's vast forest resources. 



There is no inexpensive way to make forestry a vital part of our 

 economic life. We must spend today for the safety of our future. 

 Money spent today in forest research, in forest protection, in conserva- 

 tive lumbering and in reforestation is money invested. J. W. T. 



The ncii.' Forest Research Institute at Dehra Dun. The Indian Forester, Vol. 

 XLVII, pp. 49-59. 1921. 



