FORESTRY OF JAPAN. 6 1' 



directly concerned about the cultivation of special trees. As a. 

 consequence of the gradual dissimulation of ideas regarding 

 forestry, the work of building up forests in various districts is 

 coming into fashion, and the demand is increasing rapidly for 

 Kusu-no-ki (Cinnamomum CampJiora Nees.) in order to raise 

 promising camphor, Keyaki (Zelkowa acuminata PL) necessary 

 to the manufacturing of military implements, ships, and rolling 

 stocks, Urushi-no-ki {Rhus vemicifera Dc.) as the materials for 

 artistic lacquer wares, Haze-no-ki(Rltus succedanea L.) for making 

 the raw wax, Doro-no-ki {Populus balsa mi/era L. var. Suaveolens 

 Loud.) for match-sticks and chip braids, Kurumi (Juglans 

 Sieboldina Maxim.) for rifle stocks and other implements, Kashi 

 {Quercus species), Ho-no-ki {Magnolia Jiypoleuca S. et Z.), and 

 Kuri {Castanea vulgaris Lam. var. japonica Dc.) for various 

 industries. The supply is, however, inadequate to meet the 

 demand, and since here was a fear of want in future, necessity 

 was recognized for studying the best method of growing these 

 trees. An investigation was made as to the lands adapted to the 

 cultivation of these trees. Seeds and seedlings were conferred 

 gratis, the expense being paid out annually. Since 1907, the 

 officials have been despatched charged with the duties of 

 encouraging and controlling work. According to the plan based 

 upon the figures connected with the supply and demand of 

 timber of these species in future, the following amount of the 

 seedlings of these species is to be planted in forests owned 

 by the people : 



Kusu-no-ki {Cinnamomum Camphora Nees.) 197,400,000 



Doro-no-ki {Popiilus balsamifera L. var. Suaveolens Loud.). 50,000,030 



Keyaki [Zelkowa acuminata PI.) 10,000,000 



Kurumi {Juglans Sieboldiana Maxim . ) 24,000,000 



