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Division of Reforestation 



The area of authority and municipal forests under agreement increased by 

 3,454 acres to reach a total of 66.791 acres. The greatest expansion took place in 

 Leeds and Grenville Counties, where the area has been increased by 1.923 acres. 

 In Bruce County. 1.050 acres were added. Dufferin County increased its property by 

 98 acres, Durham and Northumberland by SI acres. Grey by 198 acres, and York 

 by 4 acres. 



Regulation of thinning in plantations of seven county forests was completed 

 during the year and the recommended operations were put into effect. Working plans 

 for woodlots with the resultant cut regulation figures were completed for three county 

 forests. 



The following tables furnish details of tree distribution: 



SUMMARY OF TREES DISTRIBUTED 

 (July 1, 1948. to June 30, 1949) 



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Hoeing white spruce beds, Kemptville. 



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