98 TRANSACTIONS OF ROYAL SCOTTISH ARBORICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



BiLTMORE Forest School. 



The students ended their stay in Germany in the middle of 

 March 191 1, and returned to America. Mr Herbert L. SuUivan, 

 Hon. President, writes :— 



" A happy lot of young Americans it was that set foot again 

 on American soil. Looking back over the winter's work, it is 

 almost impossible for us to estimate, at this early moment, the 

 value of the information derived from our stay and from our 

 connection both with German forestry and with German forest 

 industries." 



Forests and Forestry Problems in Sierra Leonk. 



An Official Report by Mr A. H. Unwin, Assistant Conservator 

 of Forests, ist Grade, deputed from Southern Nigeria, has been 

 issued. 



After dealing with the area of the forests, and with their 

 elevation, soil and climate, the author proceeds to discuss the 

 species of trees found, the growing stock and its present con- 

 dition, and the yield and the present method of exploitation. 

 He then sets forth his proposals for future management and 

 exploitation. 



A second part of the report refers to the forests proposed to 

 be reserved for the use of the Imperial War Department : and a 

 third part is devoted to a summary report on certain forests, 

 especially the Gola, and on the forestry problems of the Colony. 



The report, which covers 54 pages, and is illustrated by 42 

 excellent photographs, is a thoroughly business-like document, 

 which reflects great credit on Mr Unwin. 



We congratulate the Colonial Government on the important 

 step they have taken to conserve the natural resources of the 

 Colony. 



Progress, in India, in the Preparation of Working-Plans. 



Mr A. M. ¥. Caccia, I.F.S., M.V.O., F.Z.S., Imperial Super- 

 intendent of I'^orest Working- Plans, and Imperial Silviculturist 

 to the Government of India, has prepared a series of tables 



