l8 TUNISIA 



Hammam-Lif and Zaghouan, where the project is rather for 

 protection than for commercial purposes. The protection of 

 the oases at the Djerid, and the Dune control at Bizerta and 

 environs, is, too, a notable achievement. As a whole, the 

 methods of forest administration in Tunisia are less intensive 

 than in Algeria, but follow very closely the Hnes laid down by 

 the older organization. 



Since 1894 the annual receipts have varied from 603,000 

 to 1,337,000 francs ($116,379 to $258,041), and on Dec. 31, 1910, 

 totaled an aggregate of 16,700,000 francs ($3,223,100). 



The development work has included the building of 2100 

 kilometres (1204 miles) of roads and trails; and the clearing 

 of 2975 hectares (7351 acres) of fire lines, at a total cost of 

 2,380,000 francs ($459,340); also the erection of 63 forest houses 

 and 58 native huts at 3,360,000 francs ($648,480). 



In theory all land belonged originally to the Bey, his people 

 acquiring agricultural rights by use. This settlement of agri- 

 cultural land is strongly favored by forest officers for two 

 reasons: First, because with the forest cut up by agricultural 

 holdings in the valleys, fire lines proper are unnecessary in 

 such locations, and the Forest Service is thereby saved the cost 

 of their construction; and second, a local population is thought 

 desirable because it gives a loyal working class which can be 

 advantageously employed in forest work. 



The boundary problem, however, is a difficult and as yet 

 thoroughly unsettled one, owing largely to the number of in- 

 terior holdings. Originally the boundaries were hurriedly drawn 

 in the office, from highly inaccurate type maps instead of in 

 the field, and while the present administration is attacking the 

 matter in a more efficient manner, it will take from 10 to 25 

 years longer, in all probability, to adjust and establish the forest 

 boundaries. 



ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION AND LEGISLATION 



Forest Service Organization. — The forests are administered 

 by a conservator or director at Tunis assisted by an inspector 



