1925 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND FORESTS US 



During the spring season the following trees were planted: 



White Pine 13,000 



Red Pine 43,000 



Scotch Pine 65,000 



Jack Pine 42,000 



Larch 7,500 



Poplar 6,000 



Total 176,500 



The old buildings on the property were torn down and removed and fences" 

 were either rebuilt or repaired, enclosing all planted areas. The only good house 

 which was on the property at the time of purchase was re-roofed and placed on a 

 concrete foundation with cellar. 



During the summer a contour and type map was made of the area which is 

 being used in the preparation of working plans. 



Northumberland 



This forest consists of a' 1,000 acre block in Haldimand township, fourteen 

 miles from Cobourg, and is owned by the United Counties of Northumberland 

 and Durham. It is part of the same ridge of hills which extends from the Vivian 

 forest and forms a watershed between Rice Lake and Lake Ontario. The county 

 highway from Cobourg to Hastings runs through the property for two miles, 

 thereby making it an ideal demonstration of reforestation. 



During the planting season the following trees were set out: 



White Pine 11,500 



Red Pine 87,700 



Scotch Pine 48,360 



Jack Pine 33,300 



Poplar 300 



Honey Locust 700 



Larch 22,500 



Total 207,060 



In addition, practically all the fencing at the forest was rebuilt or repaired, 

 and a wooden tower was erected on the hilltop, commanding a view of the whole 

 countryside. 



During the summer a contour and type map was made which is being used 

 in the preparation of working plans. 



PRIVATE FORESTS 



In connection with tree-planting work of the Branch, it has always been 

 our policy to assist landowners with their planting work, chiefly as regards advice 

 through the mail and occasionally, where the size of the area warrants it, by 

 personal supervision. This service is also extended in the matter of advice in 

 the handling of existing wood lots in so far as facilities will permit. 



During the past year two people have taken advantage of this service on a 

 large scale and have not only asked for technical assistance, but have placed 



