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opposite page. It may be stated in reference to the 

 forest staff, that a large establishment is not required, 

 at least in the meantime ; but it is necessary that a 

 person with a fair knowledge of forestry be appointed 

 to regulate and superintend the felling of timber on 

 crown lands, marking off reserves, &c. See further 

 remarks on this subject, under suggestions for Botanic 

 Gardens. It need scarcely be added that subordinates 

 should be taken on as required, aud that the " Forest 

 Department " should increase in importance along 

 with the colony. 



