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[. December 
width. The effect of the blowing sand which might be deposited 
in the channel is not considered, since the currents will serve to 
keep the channel clear. 
Since the Department of War has made provision for the con- 
tinuance of this protective work, a further discussion is not essen- 
tial. 
These investigations regarding the preservation of the forests on 
the Banks of North Cirolina will be continued by Mr. W. W. 
Ashe, Forester of the Survey, and he will also have supervision of 
any work that the Survey may undertake to actually protect and 
perpetuate the forests. 
