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stump, and the trench filled with logs, &c. Cover the wood with 

 earth, leaving air holes, and fire: the stump will smoulder away. 

 This will also destroy the ants. 



TOPPING TREES. 



L. No trees are to be topped. 



Measuring Trees, for Ultimate Tapping. 



M. Measure all trees 8 inches and over, l8 inches from the 

 ground. 



LEANING TREES. 



N. All trees leaning over are to be propped up straight, w ith 

 three props ; bind grass between tree and props. 



RECORDS. 



O. The following information is to be recorded in the Tree 

 Inspection Treatment Book, taking square by square : — 



1st, Date. 



2nd, Particulars of manuring, if any. 



3rd, Total number of trees in each line in square, and total 

 in square, numbering lines in squares E. to W., and 

 trees in lines from N. to S. 



4th, Trees diseased and nature of disease, line by line, and 

 tree by tree. 



5th, Particulars of treatment do.' 



6th, Measurements of trees do. 



7th, Vacancies do. 



8th, Supplies do. 



9th, Recommendations re-disease, drains, etc. do. 



DRAINS. 



P. Have drains put in all low, wet localities where rubber is 

 planted. 



OPENING UP AND PLANTING. 



Jungle Felling. 



When felling contracts are let, see that the following details are 

 carried out : — 



1. That all undergrowth is cut ahead of the felling. This 



will ensure a good burn. 



2. See that all branches are lop])ed, either after each day's 



work, or immediately after the contract is complet- 

 ed- If branches are left sticking up in the air they 

 will not burn. 



