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A legendary gravel pit on the property was brought to light as a result of 

 systematic soundings having been taken. To date more than 10,000 yards of 

 gravel have been mined, and soundings indicate an almost inexhaustible supply. 

 The value of this pit is accentuated since it is located in a district where gravel 

 is at a premium. Arrangements are being made to establish a small transplant 

 organization with an experienced foreman in charge. 



Aside from its unquestionable suitability as a Forest Station, the 

 development of this area is not of less significance in that Turkey Point, already 

 widely known as a summer resort, will become a spot of greater educational and 

 recreational importance. 



One mile of telephone line has been constructed, providing communication 

 between this Forest Station at Turkey Point and Headquarters. 



Roads. — In addition to the aforementioned road construction, all fire lines 

 and wood roads were maintained in good condition. 



Fencing. — A new nine-strand wire fence, approximately one mile in length, 

 was erected along the crest of the escarpment at Turkey Point, for the purpose 

 of preventing cattle and people from trailing up and down the steep hillsides. 

 This year an endeavour has been made to prevent the very rapid erosion of these 

 lake shore banks, by means of layering willow and planting pine thereon. 



Plantations. — Extension work in connection with plantations assumed 

 increased proportions this year. In excess of .700,000 trees were pliatited on the 

 Turkey Point property alone, while several thousand conifers were set out at 

 Headquarters to make new plantations and fill in thin places on existing wood- 

 land areas. 



PERMANENT PLANTINGS AT THE NORFOLK FOREST STATION DURING 1927 



Species Number 



Carolina Poplar cuttings 133,000 



Carolina Poplar rooted 25,700 



Willow cuttings 67,500 



Willow rooted 2,500 



White Pine 111,000 



Red Pine 158,280 



Scotch Pine 103,000 



Jack Pine 210,000 



Black Locust 1,200 



812,180 



Survey. — A survey of Station No. 2, at Turkey Point, has just been com- 

 pleted. The data procured will show types, crest contours, all roads, streams, 

 plantations, and site classifications. The entire property of approximately 

 1,500 acres will be drawn to the scale of 400 feet to one inch, while a more detailed 

 map 200 feet to one inch has been prepared of that section chosen as head- 

 quarters of the Station and at which point it is intended to develop the forest 

 nursery. 



A site comprising sixty acres of excellent nursery ground has been blocked 

 off into compartments and is ready for nursery operations of 1928. 



Protection. 



Animals. — It appears to be absolutely imperative that all sections in the 

 vicinity of a nursery be maintained in a clean and tidy condition. The accumu- 



