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is small, it is a great improvement over the previous arrangement. Delivery of a second 

 Multilith machine was made in the last of February, so that it was possible to bring 

 the work up to date. 



Production by the Multilith process totalled 2,768,485 impressions, of which 

 589,500 was letterhead. This was an increase of approximately 660,000 impressions 

 over the previous year. With the addition of the extra ^Multilith machine, our produc- 

 tion will rise still further, as we shall be able to undertake work which was not 

 possible previously. 



The Mimeograph machine had its share of increased work as well, with a total 

 production of 353,765 impressions from 1.625 different stencils. This represented 

 an increase of about 52,000 impressions. 



Distribution of Printed Matter 



A large proportion of the production of this section consists of various forms 

 which are carried in stock and distributed by requisition, but reports, circulars, news 

 releases, etc. are prepared and mailed immediately. During the year we prepared 

 and distributed 20,000 copies of various news releases, 30,000 copies of circulars, 

 120,000 of the Department's magazine Sylva, as well as many other items. 



Servicing and Space Adjustments 



The very crowded conditions existing throughout the various offices, etc., have 

 not been changed by space adjustment, an impossibility where every bit of space 

 is being used to the best advantage. We were, however, able to obtain some tem- 

 porary outside storage space over the engine room in the premises occupied by the 

 Department of Education, at College and Huron Streets. In this, we were able to 

 store part of our stock of publications, thereby making room for other stocks in the 

 stockrooms. 



In most cases, requests for service of various kinds were completed without 

 undue delay where we were able to complete the service ourselves, but a considerable 

 amount of follow-up work was sometimes required when we were dependent on 

 outside help. 



It is pointed out that repairs, alterations, etc.. involving the services of the 

 Department of Public Works, have been very slow, apparently owing mainly to lack 

 of adequate staff, as well as shortage of certain materials. 



INFORMATION AND EDUCATION 



IXTRODUCTIOX 



The primary function of the Information and Education Section is to enlist 

 the active co-operation of the people of Ontario in the conservation of their renewable 

 natural resources. 



The success of management plans depends in large measure upon public under- 

 standing and appreciation of the value of the land, forest and water resources being 

 administered by the Department. 



These resources are of very great importance to the security and well being of 

 the people of the Province and represent a major part of our total economy. 



To ensure that the public will be conversant with the values involved and the 

 need for constant vigil in protecting the resources from destruction by careless or unwise 



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