DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND FORESTS FOR 1947 135 



DIVISION OF REFORESTATION 



Distribution of Trees 



The distribution of trees for the year under review reached a figure of 

 13,175,000, an increase of 2,000,000 over that of the previous season. This 

 increase was largely due to the increased demand by private landowners. 



On a cross-section stud\" made of the results of this distribution, it was found 

 that on private planting a very large percentage of loss had occured. This was 

 especialh' true of those trying to devlop hardwood plantations on heav>' clay 

 soil. The losses sustained are attributed to a large number of causes, the out- 

 standing being improper or careless planting, grass and weed competition, along 

 with loss from rodents such as mice and rabbits, and a large percentage of loss 

 from grazing. 



It should be emphasized that the successful distribution of forest trees, 

 and their proper development, is dependent on correct plans being made, through 

 experienced forest officers or trained men in the field. 



Distribution to Schools 



Interest has continued in school planting through the competitions organized 

 b\ the Ontario Horticultural Association. Trees sent out under these Competi- 

 tions numbered 560,000. 



Seed Collection and Extraction 



This past season's seed crop was disappointing, as our important conifers, 

 such as Red Pine and White Spruce, produced a verj- poor crop. There was a 

 good crop of White Pine seed. This condition was brought about owing to the 

 abnormal temperatures of early Spring, when hot weather and following freezing 

 occurred during the flowering stage. 



Provincial Stations 



A new l-'orcst Nurser\- and Provincial I-orest Station has \)vvn established 

 in Norih Western Ontario, near Port Arthur and l-"ort William. This Station, 

 containing 400 acres, is located in the Township of Paipoonge. It is expected 

 that this Nursery will provide planting stock for reforestation projects in North 

 Western Ontario. It was found unsatisfactory to ship material from the older 

 Stations in .Southern Ontario. 



