( 119A ) 



and by preparing ridges and ditches on steep slopes 

 without soil working in between. In any one locality 

 there is a definite maximum area which can be borne 

 in mind, and considerable variations in labour-supply 

 oau to some extent be balanced by variations in intensity 

 of soil working. 



(v) The standard tasks (detailed in paragraph 8) were found 

 by experience co represent a good and fair day's work 

 for the classes of labour. Fines for non-completion of 

 task were very occasional. 



These are the chief points worth noting. Their record in this 

 note will, it is hoped, prove of value when next famine conditions 

 occur, and famine labour is utilized on a large scale in ravine 

 reclamation work. 



E. A. SMYTHIES, 

 Divisional Forest Officer, 

 Afforestation division. 



