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(b) Tree Seed: 



During the year the following studies were undertaken: 



1. Improved methods for the curing of cones. 



2. Date of maturity of some conifers other than red pine. 



3. The relation between size of cone, size of seed and germination. 



4. Nursery bed tests to form a basis of comparison with laboratory tested 

 seed. 



5. Several sample plots were established at Camp Borden of trees grown 

 from seed of known provenience. 



6. Nursery counts were made in the fall at each nursery for the purpose of 

 determining variations in the quality of seed and the effect of different nursery 

 practice. 



11. Surveys 



Inglis Falls Municipal Forest: 



This area, which is approximately 137 acres in extent, is located between 

 3 and 4 miles south of the City of Owen Sound and to the west of No. 10 highway. 

 Inglis Falls is a scenic spot on the Sydenham River which flows northerly across 

 the extreme west side of the property. 



The City of Owen Sound purchased this property in order to control to 

 better advantage the flow of water in the river and its use by a mill-owner 

 located at the top of the falls. 



The survey provided the data upon which maps were constructed to show 

 forest types, roads, trails and contours. It also provided material for a report 

 showing forest conditions and with recommendations for the management of 

 the property. 



Camp Borden Forest: 



The object of this survey was to re-establish the boundaries of the Camp 

 Borden area north of the Pine River, which is being planted and protected 

 under the direction of the Forestry Branch and to sub-divide it into blocks 

 according to the fire-guards and the two rivers. 



In addition to the boundary survey, a traverse was made of the Lisle 

 road which crosses the property diagonally. The two fire-guards were also 

 located in relation to the boundary and the Lisle road. 



A traverse was also made of the high bank on the north side of the Bellajosh 

 Creek starting from the west boundary and terminating at the junction of the 

 Bellajosh Creek and the Pine River. 



The survey of this Forest was not completed. 



Oro Township Municipal Forest — County of Simcoe: 



This property was surveyed. Traverses made of boundaries, roads, 

 margins of natural woodland and plantations. All data has been collected for 

 the map. Approximate area 100 acres. 



