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The details of the manner in which we should 

 be able to obtain a portion of our supplies from this 

 region would not necessarily prove of interest ta 

 the public. But it is of iiliportance that the public 

 should appreciate the fact that the timber problem 

 is not an easy one at present ; is not likely to grow 

 easier for our children and grandchildren ; and that 

 consequently it has a direct bearing on the afforesta- 

 tion problem in this country and the manner in 

 which this problem requires to be faced. 



