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interested in forestry ; a condition which has been 

 readily accepted. 



The sums advanced were to be on a maximum basis 

 of jf5 per acre, including the fencing of the plantations, 

 the loan to carr}^ an interest of 3 per cent. 



Up to the outbreak of the war loans of this nature 

 had been made or promised for the afforestation of 

 their catchment areas to the following Corporations 

 and Water Trusts in England and Scotland : 



England 



Liverpool. — A large area on Lake Vyrnwy in North 

 Wales is being afforested on the above conditions, 

 Liverpool having led the way in this new departure, 

 readily acquiescing to the condition that the area 

 should be available as a demonstration area. 



Manchester. — Has been afforesting her catchment 

 area at Thirlmere during the past twenty years out 

 of funds provided by the Corporation. 



Birmingham. — Has a magnificent unplanted area in 

 Central Wales, and has been for some time considering 

 the question of afforesting it. 



Leeds. — Is also contemplating the advisability and 

 advantages to be gained by afforesting the land of this 

 nature it possesses. 



Scotland 



Edinburgh. — The Edinburgh and District Water 

 Trust have commenced the afforestation of 600 acres 

 of the Talla catchment area, and are also afforesting 

 areas round the smaller reservoirs. The members of 



