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FORESTRY IN' ITALY. 



The forests of the communes are managed substantially like private for- 

 ests. They are usually divided into lots, which are let for a period of several 

 years with certain restrictions. Other communes sell only such wood as has 

 arrived at maturity. The majority of them, however, reserve for themselves 

 the right of pasturage, of collecting dead wood and fallen branches, leaves 

 and other secondary products. 



In well-managed communal forests, and all forests under governmental 

 supervision, pasture is only allowed where trees are so tall that their terminal 

 branches and buds are in no danger from the animals. Hogs are sometimes 

 allowed in the forest, but must have iron rings fastened to their snouts. 

 Goats, which are peculiarly destructive to young trees, are only allowed in 

 brushwood, composed of rhododendrons and mountain elders. 



GOVERNMENT FOREST BUREAUS. 



The law provides for the formation of a board of forestry in every province 

 where there are lands subject to its provisions. This board consists of the 

 prefect of the province, who is ex-officio president of the board; of the in- 

 spector of forests; of an engineer, appointed by the government, and of 

 three members, chosen by the provincial council. Further, each communal 

 council appoints a member, who takes part in the deliberations of the board 



