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Part V.] Pearson: Note on the Utilization of Bamboo. 
object of which was to determine the effect of cutting back 
bamboos over teak saplings (experimental plots Nos. 1 
and 2, Lema, Gangaw Sub-division).” 
“ The following is taken from the Experimental Journal :— 
March 1904. Forest Growth. 
In both plots Myinwa ( Dendrocalamus strictus) is plentiful 
occurring in clumps of about 20 to 40 stems and averag¬ 
ing 40 ft. in height. 
Cultural operations .—Plot 1, practically cleared of bamboos and 
undergrowth.” 
“ 1904-05. Again completely cleared of undergrowth and 
bamboos.” 
“ 1905-06. Inspection Notes .—The effect of cutting back the 
bamboos has been to weaken it and out of each clump 
about one stem of 15 ft. high has been sent up. 
“ 1906-07. Inspection Notes. —It is of interest that fresh 
culms arising from the old cut back clumps numbered from 
4 to 5 stems per clump, as the result of two years’ growth. 
They have been cut back again to facilitate getting about 
the area.” 
“ 1907-08. Inspection Notes.- —It might be observed that most 
of this year’s bamboo shoots in Plot 1, from the old 
stumps, have flowered.” 
“ 1908-09. Inspection Notes. —In Plot 1 the bamboo clumps 
cut down again have sent up one or two culms.” 
From the above records it is clear that even under the most drastic 
treatment, when the clumps are completely felled, several times in 
succession the old stock gradually recovers, and that it is practically 
impossible to completely destroy the plant in this way. It must, how¬ 
ever, be recognised that the plant is weakened by over-felling and that 
to insure a sustained yield it must be given a period of rest between 
each successive felling. 
5. Flowering of bamboos. 
Flowering of bamboos .—The Howering of bamboos is a very compli¬ 
cated subject. The late Sir Dietrich Brandis, one of the greatest 
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