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No. 7 



As a remedial measure it is therefore considered essential to remove all 

 Black Oak and convert the same into fuel-wood and some lumber. Brush for 

 the protection of seed-beds is also procured, and although not noted on the yield 

 side of our ledger, its value must not be overlooked. 



An hourly cost record is strictly maintained in connection with all woodlot 

 improvement, including felling charges, brush disposal, pruning of desirable 

 trees, such as White Oak and White Pine, teaming and trucking, milling and 

 conversion operations of polewood into stove and cordwood. 



(6) Publicity 



Reforestation exhibits at fall fairs were made at Port Dover, Springfield, 

 St. Williams, Norwich, Tillsonburg and Simcoe. 



These exhibits reach the people who are really interested in tree-planting. 

 Requests for literature and information during and since the demonstrations 

 indicate conclusively their value. 



Eight addresses given before clubs and community gatherings appear to 

 have been acceptable and open discussion which invariably follows each address 

 clears up points of individual interest. 



Seasonable hints and advice submitted to local newspapers serve as a guide 

 to those either actively engaged in reforestation or contemplating the same. 

 Through the medium of the publishers' exchange, these articles radiate to other 

 widely dispersed points. 



The various chambers of commerce in south-western Ontario are taking 

 kindly to matters pertaining to tree planting and have incorporated a reforesta- 

 tion committee, whose office it is to assist and advise individual and municipal 

 activities in setting out new plantations. 



Questions of proper handling of farm wood lots and fire protection are also 

 included as part of these committees' functions. 



Organized picnics and other gatherings at the Norfolk Forest Station provide 

 recreation and first-hand information to the public. 



Orono 



Unusual weather conditions militated to a considerable degree against the 

 best growth in nursery stock. Periods of exceedingly dry weather were followed 

 by periods of immoderate precipitation. The unusually heavy rainfall of July, 

 accompanied by high temperatures made damping-off a constant menace to 

 coniferous seedlings. 



(1) Nursery Practice 

 (a) Fertilizers. 



Fertilizers used during the year were as follows; 



