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tions for Protection and Prevention," by A. D. Dobson, C.E. (See Transac- 

 tions, p. 153.) Considerable discussion ensued, and the opinions expressed 

 were mostly in accordance with the author's views, both as to the preservation 

 of the bush in the water-sheds, and the jihmting of suitable trees in proper 

 situations as a protection from the destructive influences of floods in shingie- 

 bearino- rivers. 



