FORESTRY IN FRANCE. 



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The ten principal varieties which cover 84 per cent, of the surface of these 

 forests throughout France are distributed thus : 



SCHOOL OF FORESTRY. 



There were, during the years 1876-77, in the schools of forestry, 7 pro- 

 fessors, 5 teachers. First year, 16 scholars; second year, 14 scholars; 30 

 graduates. Thirteen scholars were appointed general guardians of the forest. 



CHAS. P. WILLIAMS, 



Consul. 



United States Consulate, 



Rouen, May 26, 1887. 



