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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 arc to be topped. 
Measuring Trees, for Ultimate Tapping. 
M. Measure all trees 8 inches and over, 18 inches from the 
ground. 
LEANING TREES. 
N. All trees leaning over are to be propped up straight, with 
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. 
gth, 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 lopped, 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. 
