Canadian Forestry Journal. April, ip20. 



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An experiment in Northern Alberta in. clearing lands by controlled fires. This was conducted last 

 Spring by the Dominion Government, wide fire guards being first prepared. 



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The same area as above after the fire died down. It is claimed that the soil was undamaged and 

 that the land can be made fit for farming at a saving of 80 p.c. in costs of clearing. The work 

 ■was directed by Fred V. Seibert. Look for speial article in the May issue. 



