SECTIONAL TRANSACTIONS.— K, K*. 435 



Dr. W. B. TuRRiLL and Mr. E. Marsden Jones. — Sex and flower 

 variations in Ranunculus. 



Miss E. Vachell. — Limosella in Britain. 



Dr. S. Williams. — The effect of hormones on correlation phenomena 

 in Selaginella. 



Miss I. M. Wilson. — The cytology of Pesiza nitilans Fries. 



Evening. 



Joint Discussion, with Sections C, D, E, F, M, on Planning the land 

 of Britain (8.0). See page ,^.86. 



DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY (K*). 



Thursday, September 2. 



Hon. Nigel A. Orde-Pov^tlett. — The present and future of estate woodlands 



The present condition of estate woodlands. Large areas totally devas- 

 tated ; still larger areas virtually unproductive. Their importance to the 

 nation, particularly in time of war. Their importance in rural life. Their 

 potential value to woodland owners. 



Causes of the present deplorable condition of estate woodlands. Death 

 duties and high taxation. Lack of interest and knowledge on the part of 

 owners. Lack of trained foresters. Bad marketing. 



Possible alternative methods by which improvement might be effected. 

 Compulsory acquisition by the nation impracticable and undesirable. 

 Compulsory supervision and management unlikely to produce adequate 

 results. Voluntary improvement productive of best and most lasting 

 results. 



Means by which voluntary improvement can most speedily be brought 

 about. 



Mr. R. C. B. Gardner. — Preservative treatment of estate timber (11.45). 



Mr. B. Pollard-Urquhart. — A forest working plan for the National 

 Trust (12.15). 



Afternoon. 



Excursion to Worksop. Visit to wood-working establishments of the 

 Staveley Coal and Iron Co., Ltd., Messrs. Gates, Ltd., and Messrs. 

 Godley and Goulding. 



Friday, September 3. 



Mr. W. O. Woodward. — Is there a possibility of a timber famine ? (lo.o). 



An examination of the various prophecies and statements made by 

 distinguished scientists during the present century on the possibilities of a 



