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slips of a minor character occur, but these are not of such a 

 nature as to impair the high value of the book. To those 

 interested in problems of reconstruction, and especially land 

 development and utilisation, the book can be recommended 

 as a helpful and suggestive guide, especially as it is founded 

 on practical experience and knowledge of modern principles. 



Forestry Work. By W. H. Whellens. Price 8s. 6d. net. 

 T. Fisher Unwin, Ltd., London. 



This book is a useful addition to our forestry literature. The 

 author is a forester of wide experience, and one who can claim 

 to speak with authority on the subject. Mr Whellens has had 

 charge of some important forestry estates in the British Isles, 

 and has conducted forestry operations with marked success on 

 the various estates with which he has been connected. The 

 book he now offers to the public is the result of practical 

 experience and first-hand knowledge of the subjects with which 

 he deals, and it cannot fail to be a very helpful guide to young 

 foresters and others who are interested in the study and practice 

 of silviculture. The author gets to business straight away, and 

 carries the reader, step by step, through the various details of the 

 work and methods involved from the raising of plants to the 

 clearing of the crop. There are a number of illustrations 

 showing different kinds of tools and instruments used in forestry 

 as well as plans and sections, which add to the usefulness of 

 the book. An appendix contains a number of very useful 

 tables, and other information required in the practice of 

 forestry. A full index is added which makes the book very 

 convenient for reference. 



In the preface the writer expresses his thanks to Mr R. 

 Galloway, for his encouragement and for his kindness in 

 reading through the MS. and making suggestions. 



