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squirrels in various parts of the country, and suggested that 

 investigation should be made, with the view of having squirrel 

 clubs organised where necessary. The Council communicated 

 with the Aberdeen Branch, and with all the Local Secretaries 

 in Scotland on this subject, and the replies received seemed to 

 indicate that the matter is one which should be left in the hands 

 of proprietors, as it was considered undesirable that outside 

 persons should have access to private woods. There was some 

 discussion as to what was the best means of destroying squirrels, 

 and it was generally agreed that the most effective method 

 was shooting, with the help of well-trained dogs to locate the 

 squirrels. 



Larch Seed. 



The Council's attention was drawn to the fact, that neither 

 European nor Japanese larch was producing flowers, and that a 

 shortage of seed would result. It was suggested that, in the 

 circumstances, last year's seed should be carefully preserved for 

 use. This matter was referred to in the nev/spaper report of the 

 Council's meeting, and foresters were invited to communicate 

 results of any observations made by them to the Secretary, but, 

 so far, no remarks have reached him. 



Corsican Fi?ie. 



At the same meeting, inquiries were made as to whether any 

 considerable areas of Corsican pine were in existence in the 

 country, and this matter was also referred to in the newspaper 

 report, but no information on the subject has reached Head- 

 quarters. 



Dunn Memorial Fund. 



The amount at the credit of this Fund is now £2-]^ 2s. 3d. 



Local Branches. 



The usual Reports from the Aberdeen and Northern Branches 

 will be submitted to this meeting. 



Library. 



The usual list of presentations to the Library will be 

 appended to this Report. 



Register of Foresters. 



This Register contains the names of a considerable number 

 of foresters and assistant foresters, who are anxious to secure 

 situations, or to improve their positions. Employers are urged 

 to make use of the Register when they require estate men. 



