FORESTRY OF JAPAN. 1 1 5 



of the results of their experiments and the compilation 

 thereof. 



The following are being experimented upon in accordance 

 with the above mentioned policy : 



i . Matters concerning soil and meteorology. 



2. Matters concerning the sylviculture and the protection 

 of forests. 



a. Experiments concerning seeds and seedlings. 



b. Experiments concerning the transplanting of foreign 

 species. 



c. Investigations concerning injurious as well as bene- 

 ficial birds, beasts, and insects. 



d. Investigations concerning injurious fungi. 



3. Matters concerning the growth of forest trees. 



a. Preparations of the yield table and the volume 

 table of the principal species. 



b. Experiments concerning the thinning and open 

 stand system. 



c. Investigations concerning the growth of bamboo 

 forests. 



4. Matters concerning the nature of forest products and 

 their use. 



a. The scientific study of the nature of timber, with 

 special reference to its industrial use. 



b. Investigations concerning charcoal kilns and the 

 products. 



c. Study of the methods of antisepticizing timber. 



d. Investigation of edible fungi such as shiitake and 

 poisonous fungi. 



