VIII. Details of Measures successfully practised by the writer 

 to exterminate any important Parasitic Fungus or Insect Pest, 

 or to mitigate the Damage done by it. (A 3 fecial.) 



IX. Details of Mechanical means employed by the writer, or 

 on the Estate with wliich he is connected, for moving Timber from 

 the interior of Woods to their margins, or to roads. (A Medal.) 



X. The erection and maintenance of a Saw^-mill (eithei' 

 temporarily or permanently placed), or of any other Machinery 

 for the Manufacture of Timber, used by the writer, or on the 

 Estate with which he is connected — with details of outturn 

 and cost. (A J fecial.) 



XI. Details of Measures successfully adopted for the 

 natural regeneration of a timber-crop of Scots Pine, Larch, or 

 other species. (A } fecial.) 



XII. An approved Essay on the Botanical characteristics 

 of some typical forest tree. The Essay to be accompanied by 

 Illustrations. [A Jfedcd.) 



XIII. An approved Essay on Soils : — (a) preparation prior 

 to planting ; {b) the advantages of soil-protection accruing from 

 density of crop ; (c) the improvement to the soil arising from 

 mixing the main crop with various species of shade-bearing trees, 

 (A Jledal) 



XIV. An approved Essay on the best method of Planting at 

 high altitudes and in exposed situations, together with the best 

 Species of Trees to plant there with the object of procuring (a) 

 shelter for stock, and (b) a profitable timber-crop. (A Medal.) 



XV. Report on the compai'ative Durability and Suitability 

 for Fencing of various kinds of Timber after it has been creosoted 

 in open tank or otherwise. {A Medal.) 



XVI. An approved collection of short Notes of silvicultural 

 interest, based on personal observation. {A Medal.) 



XVII. An approved Essay or Report on any other subject 

 connected with Forestry. (J. Medal.) 



