Department in the handling of seedHngs and young cutting 
stock, and in building up the required trees. A very consider- 
able service has been rendered by the same department in properly 
caring for injured trees which still remain too good to be re- 
moved ; filling and proper covering of bad spots in a large num- 
ber of excellent, valuable, old trees. 
The work of the Forestry Department in Mt. Airy has 
proven an excellent and valuable work. A very large acreage 
has been successfully planted, the summer's growth showing 
excellent progress in the young seedlings and transplanted ma- 
terials. In preparation for further work of this department the 
required areas have been plowed and held in cultivation during 
the year, carrying forward permanent policy and gradually 
covering practically all of the open spaces of the Mt. Airy Forest 
lands. 
Respectfully yours, 
C. H. MEEDS, 
Park Engineer. 
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