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MANUAI OF THE NILAGIRI DISTRICT. 



CH. XXVI. 

 Forests. 



—plantation. 



— Segdr 

 forest. 



This plantation consists of teak. It is situated about nine 

 miles to the north-west of Mudiiraale and is well within the 

 influence of the south-west monsoon. It was begun in 1871-72 

 and has been gradually extended, now comprising about 80 acres. 

 The soil and climate being more congenial than that of Mudiimale 

 the growth of teak is more rapid than in that plantation, as well 

 as straighter. The expenditure on this plantation and that at 

 Mudiimale had amounted to Rupees 25,-557 up to the end of 

 1877-78 exclusive of share of establishment. It is about double 

 the rate per acre incurred in Nellambur. 



This forest lies to the east of Segur and the Mysore road, 

 comprising the tract of country between the base of the Nilagiris 

 and the Moyar river. Its area is about 40 square miles. The 

 timber trees are generally of inferior growth and quality, the 

 tract being almost beyond the influence of the south-west 

 monsoon. It is very unhealthy. The forest is chiefly valuable 

 for its sandalwood, from which a moderate revenue is derived. 

 The forest is not worked for timber. 



—sandalwood This plantation, known as Serabra-geddi, is strictly speaking in 



plantation. gouth-East Waindd, a little to the E.N.E. of Gudalur, below 

 the Paikare Falls. It was begun in 1872-73, and has an area 

 of 23 acres, containing about 23,000 saplings. The elevation is 

 about 3,000 feet above sea-level. The artificial cultivation of 

 sandalwood [Santalum album) is still in an experimental stage. 

 The growth has been good, but the Conservator regards the soil 

 as too rich for securing heartwood of the best quality. The plant 

 prefers a poor soil and scrub jungle. Much care has been 

 bestowed on the plantation. The expenditure to end of 1877 78 

 amounted to Rupees 8,841. 



— receiptsand The following statement shows the receipts and expenditure on 



expenditure, ^j^g Segur Forests since 1873-74 :— 



Year. 



1873-74 

 1874-75 

 1875-76 

 1876-77 



1877-78 



Tutal 



(Plus) + 12.222 6 11 

 (Minus) - 606 



Balance in favour of the Forests ... 11,616 6 11 



