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Kaladan is the larger of the two streams, with several large tributaries, 
the most important of which are the Yo and Pi Chaungs on its west 
bank, and the Mi Chaung on its east bank. It is navigable for large 
launches up to Paletwa, some 100 mile^ from its mouth. 
The Lemru lies to the east of the Kaladan and is navigable up to a 
point about 60 miles from the sea. It has many large tributaries, the 
most important of which are Tagwe, Wat and Than Chaungs on its east 
bank and the Ru Chaung on the west bank. Both the Kaladan, and 
Lemru pass through bamboo forest in the upper half of their courses, 
while their tributaries tap extensive bamboo areas in the by-valleys. The 
type of forest in these localities is the same as that described in Part A 
being, generally speaking, covered with bamboos resulting from 
“ Taungya ” cutting. 
(2) Area of forest covered with bamboos. 
The area of Protected Forest north of Akyab, as given in the Adminis¬ 
tration Reports, is 8,050 square miles. It is not possible to state, with 
accuracy, what portion of this is covered by bamboo growth, but from the 
general aspect of the country it is put at 3,000 square miles, which is 
probably a low estimate. 
(3) Species of bamboo and mode of growth. 
The species of bamboo, its mode of growth, and the system under 
which the forests are worked by Taungya cutters, are the same as de¬ 
scribed in Part A. 
(4) Possible factory site. 
In this case the proposed site is at Akyab, for the reason that both 
rivers find an outlet at this port, and that the bamboos from both areas 
can be brought down to this place without difficulty. The chief difficulty, 
which presents itself here, is the supply of fresh water, as the only source 
available is a tank which supplies the town. At present the quantity 
available is hardly sufficient for domestic purposes, and a scheme has 
been started to increase the supply, so that there will be about one 
million gallons in excess of what is necessary for the town of Akyab. 
This amount would not be sufficient for a pulp-mill, so that further 
storage tanks would have to be prepared. Otherwise Akyab presents 
many advantages, being a good port and geographically well situated. 
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