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theoretical principles and of practice. Mr Dawson, the lecturer 

 on forestry at the University of Aberdeen, working on general 

 lines laid down by the writers, has been kind enough to deal 

 with the working-plan (see Chapter IX.). P>om his extensive 

 knowledge of the district, and his experience of East Highland 

 conditions generally, it will probably be agreed that no better 

 authority could be consulted. 



Dr Nisbet has given most effective aid both in the shaping 

 of the Report and the treatment of the chapter on Utilisation 

 of Existing Woodland Produce (see Chapter X.). Apart from 

 the position he occupies as a writer and exponent of silviculture, 

 he speaks with great authority on West coast conditions and 

 the handling of timber on a large scale. 



The writers have also been so fortunate as to secure the co- 

 operation of Mr Stebbing, who throughout the inquiry has given 

 most valuable advice. Mr Borthwick has also been very helpful, 

 both with suggestions and corrections of proof. Mr Galloway 

 has given efifective aid, at different stages of the Report, by his 

 suggestive criticism and his legal and practical knowledge. 

 Colonel Bailey, the Society's Hon. Editor, has materially 

 assisted the writers in the drawing up of their Report, and in 

 passing it through the Press. 



[N.B. — When reading the Report, it must be borne in mind 

 that the figures and other details set out in it are given for the 

 Glen Mor area only, or for such part of that area as may be 

 specially mentioned. They do not pretend to be of universal 

 application in the Highlands, still less so for general use in 

 Scotland as a whole. 1 



