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about 1,000 acres of forest ground, from which the largrer trees 

 have been removed. The forest is now being regenerated by 

 the natural growth of young trees, mainly the valuable stringy- 

 bark (Eucalyptus obliqua). The greater part of the land is 

 covered with the young growth, the tre-es standing tall and 

 straight, suitable for use as poles in building constructioJi. etc. 

 The party viewed with great interest the land on which a vine- 

 yard had been planted and tended u}) to tAventy-six years ago. 

 Since that time the vines have totally disai)i)eared, and a thick 

 gro~\vth of stringybarks has grown up to such valuable sizes that 

 just recently the whole of this part was cleared, the trees being 

 of considerable value in building operations, etc. The leader 

 drew attention to the suitability of this area as a State forest, 

 the natural regeneration ])roving most remunerative. After a 

 few years a continuous revenue would be received from the 

 firewood and timber, which would give a handsome return on 

 the investment. Added to this, the scenic beauty of the valley 

 and the magnificent view it affords, as well as its accessibility 

 and nearness to the city (less than seven miles) make it of 

 unique value as a State tourist resort. The party were given 

 to understand that the land is available for purchase at a very 

 reasonable ])rice per acre. It is to be hoped that in view, not 

 only of our special study of natural history, but in the 

 interests of the future of tlie State, that the matter of purchas- 

 ing an area sufficient for forestry and as a tourist resort may be 

 pushed on to a successful issue. 



EXCHANGES. 



"The S.A. Ornithologist" for January. — To the ordinary 

 reader the i)a])er by Dr. Morgan on "A Trip to North- West 

 Australia," a readable and interesting study by an observant 

 naturalist, will probably claim first attention. Captain White 

 and Mr. J. Niel McGilp contribute valuable articles on the 

 Yellow-rumped Tits, and there are other articles of interesl:, 

 especially to ornithologists. 



"The Victorian Naturalist" for February. — The principal 

 article deals fully with "The Flora of the Victorian Ali)s. " 



"The Victorian Naturalist" for March. — An article of 

 special interest to South Australians is on "The Geology of the 



