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and those on the Eastern slope. In regard to each 

 information is given relative to the lands and water supply, 

 and to irrigation works of every description mentioned 

 in the previous book to be found in the basins of the 

 different rivers by which it is traversed. 



There are several works on irrigation, and matters 

 pertaining thereto, iit the Spanish language, and distinct 

 references to these are given, in some cases with copious 

 citations. 



Under the head of ibrestal construction, in the programme 

 of study followed in the School of Forestry, is comprised 

 also the construction of forest huts and homes. 



In connection with this department of study there were 

 published in 1882, Proyecta de una casa, para Guardas dc 

 montc f/ Capataces de Gutivos, en la Dehesa del Moncayo de 

 Tarazona, pur Jose Bragat, Ingeniero, Jefe de monies y Jefe del 

 Uictrito Fot-eslal de Zaragoza ; and in 1885, Proyecto de casa de 

 Guardas ara el monte Pelonno. 



And in illustration of the character of the studies 

 pursued in this department, I may cite these projects, and 

 estimates for the erection of foresters' houses. The 

 first is a project for the erection of forest cottages for 

 forest warders, and foremen superintending planting 

 operations in the pasture lands of the Moncayo of Tarazona. 

 In this are given details of the zone of the Moncayo ; of 

 the pasture grounds in question ; of forests comprised in 

 these, or adjacent thereto ; and such information in regard 

 to all of these as might be deemed necessary to the forma- 

 tion of a correct opinion of the necessity or importance of 

 the work. The papers to which this is introductory 

 consist, in accordance with Article 8 of Regulations for the 

 carrying out of the law of llth July, 1877, of specifications 

 of the works required ; of the materials to be employed ; 

 of the manner in which the works are be executed ; and 

 general arrangements in regard to reporting the progress 

 of the work, and the taking over of this when completed. 

 It was prescribed that the work should be done by contract, 



