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(Hi) To convert green logs of the above species into planks and 
store in open piles. 
(iv) To lay down logs of the above species with bark on and the 
ends smeared, (i) with Loracine or Ligno, (it) with tar or cow- 
dung and earth, and after seasoning to convert them into 
planks and stack the same in open piles. 
{v) In order to compare the relative merits of the above methods 
of seasoning, to lay down a few logs of each species to season 
with bark off in the open. 
VII. — Assam. 
(Hi) (a) to (c) To attempt to find out methods of preventing dis¬ 
colouration of tea-box woods such as Bombax malabari- 
cum and Tetrameles nudiflora. Such experiments will 
have to be carried out, in the first place, on a laboratory 
scale at Dehra Dun, after which it may be possible to 
lay down definite lines along which further enquiry should 
be carried out. The Conservator of Forests, Western 
Circle, makes no suggestions as to other experiments but 
were he to care to do so, after perusing the proposals made 
for experiments in other Provinces, they could be added 
to this scheme of enquiry. 
VIII. — Punjab. 
The Conservator of Forests, Punjab, expresses a wish that season¬ 
ing experiments should be carried out with (1) Dalbergia Sissoo, (2) 
Morus indica, (3) Terminalia tomentosa, (4) Lagerstramia parviflora 
and (5) Eucalyptus spp.; he also forwards several valuable records of ex¬ 
periments submitted by the Divisional Forest Officers. Based on these 
suggestions, it is proposed to carry out the following experiments :— 
(i) (a) To ascertain the effect of girdling trees of species. Nos. 1, 
2 and 5. 
(i) (c) & (vi) To season logs of all the above five species, plus Pinus 
longifolia, in the shade with bark off and afterwards con¬ 
verting them into planks and scantlings. 
(iii) To ascertain the effect of converting green logs of the above 
species, plus Pinus longifolia , into boards and scantlings 
and stacking them carefully in open piles, weighted on 
the top. 
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