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Canadian Forestry Journal, October, iqi6 



The picture gives a very good idea of the common method of clearing farm land in the Claybelt 

 region. The photograph was taken in the Abitibi region of Northern Quebec a few weeks ago. A 

 French settler and three sons have been adding to their cleared area by felling the spruce trees and burn- 

 ing the slash, after securing a permit from a local government official. The spruce roots are shallow in this 

 region, and following a fire a horse and stout chain will easily drag the stump free. The stumps are 

 then piled and set afire. 



On a 600 mile inspection trip by gasoline speeder through the forest lands of Northern Quebec. 

 From left to right: Henry Sorgius, Manager St. Maurice Forest Protective Association; Inspector Jen- 

 sen (kneeling on car); Robson Black, Secretary. Canadian Forestry Association; Ellwood Wilson, Presi- 

 dent St. Maurice Forest Protective Association. Photograph by Clyde Leavitt, Forester, Commission 



