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CHAPTER V. 



THE WORKING PLAN REPORT. 



UNDER the working plan report is understood the document 

 which gives, in a systematic manner, all the information 

 which has been indicated in the previous chapters, and 

 describes the system of management in such detail as may 

 be required in each case. No general rule can be laid down 

 in this respect. For forests, which are of great value, and 

 which yield high returns, very detailed plans should be drawn 

 up; for forests which give as yet only small returns simple 

 plans would be indicated. 



By way of illustration the following arrangement is given, 

 but it must be understood that in one case many of the 

 headings may be omitted, while in another additional informa- 

 tion may be required : 



Working Plcm Report. 



INTRODUCTION. 

 CHAPTER I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. 



1. Name and situation of forest; name of proprietor. 



2. Boundaries. 



3. Area. 



4. Configuration of the ground. 



5. Kock and general character of the soil. 



6. Climate. 



7. Legal position of forest, rights and privileges. 



8. Surrounding population and its requirements. 



9. Markets, lines of export. 



10. Prices of the several classes of produce. 



