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in Wales, within reach of university colleges possessing agri- 

 cultural departments, could, with the consent of the Corporations 

 concerned, be used for these purposes. 



Conclusions. 



36. Our conclusions may be summarised as follows : — 



We recommend — 



{a) That two areas for practical demonstration be 

 acquired, the one in England and the other in Scotland, 

 of not less than 2000 acres, if possible, nor ov^er 10,000 

 acres in each case. We suggest that the Alice Holt Woods 

 in Hampshire be made available as soon as possible to serve 

 as a Demonstration Area in England ; and that a suitable 

 estate be purchased in Scotland, as convenient as possible 

 to Edinbui'gh, for the same purpose. These recommenda- 

 tions would have to be carried out by arrangement between 

 the Commissioners of Woods and Forests and the Board of 

 Agriculture ; and assistance should be looked for from 

 local authorities, societies, and individuals interested in 

 forestry and technical education. 



(6) That additional facilities for instruction be afforded, 

 by the appointment of a lecturer on forestry in connection 

 with each of the universities of Cambridge and Oxford, 

 and that example plots, as defined in paragraph 15, be 

 provided in connection with each of these centres and 

 with Edinburgh. 



(c) That a good grounding in forestry form an integral 

 part of the curriculum of the colleges providing instruction 

 in Agriculture in Great Britain ; and that short courses 

 of instruction, suitable for the requirements of young 

 foresters, be also provided there. Instructors should also 

 be available for giving practical advice in connection with 

 the management of woods, the owners of which desire an 

 expert's opinion. 



{d) That provision be made for the education of 

 foresters and woodmen, by employing students to work in 

 both the demonstration forests ; and that suitable build- 

 ings be erected on the ground for the instruction and, 

 where necessary, for the accommodation of these student- 

 foresters. 



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