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PULPWOOD OPERATIONS 



The production of pulpwood has been well sustained during the Winter 

 months, and a cut twenty percent higher than that of the season 1933-34 is 

 assured. 



The uncertain conditions in the pulp and paper industry are accentuated 

 by the newsprint price vagaries, and until some definite methods are adopted 

 to stabilize the price chaotic trends will continue. Co-operative steps have 

 been taken and will be continued between the Crown and the interests con- 

 cerned whereby renewed faith and a greater degree of contentment will result. 



The newsprint industry is being vigilantly followed, and as carefully as 

 possible protected, by the Government. Its ultimate stabilization is depend- 

 ent upon mutual faith between the Government and producers, a fair and 

 equitable selling tonnage price, and a reasonable apportionment of tonnage. 



The Government is most anxious and determined to counteract, as far as 

 lies in its power, any move clandestine or otherwise that is subversive of the 

 welfare of the industry and inimical to the public interests. Legislation to 

 provide for the re-allocation of areas and for the general improvement of the 

 industry will be recommended. 



OTHER PRODUCTS 



Indications point to a renewed demand for railway ties and poles. Rail- 

 way, telephone and hydro-electric companies have postponed making replace- 

 ments or considering any new construction. A point has been reached where 

 maintenance in keeping with the proper functioning of lines of travel and com- 

 munication has become essential. Therefore next season's operations should 

 see considerable improvement in the demand for these special products. 



Mining timbers are in demand in the gold and nickel producing regions of 

 the Province. 



TIMBER SALES AND LICENSES 



In the period under review 14 timber sales took place, as indicated in 

 Appendix No. 11. Practically all the successful tenderers are annual, active 

 operators, with heavy investments, and the employers of numbers of labourers. 

 In a few instances the small dealer secured the areas where operations are more 

 in line with his ability to handle supplies. 



SURVEYS— FOREST FIRE PROTECTION 



No Crown surveys were carried on during the Winter months and all 

 instructions detailing the undertakings for the Summer season were issued 

 after the 31st of March. Certain Municipal surveys were ordered and a few 



