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(5) Outturn. 
It is not possible to give any figures of outturn for these localities. 
The conditions described in Part A of this scheme apply to these 
forests, namely, that the bamboo growth is cut over by Taungya cutters 
every 6th or 7th year, and that the bamboo forests are monopolized by 
them for this purpose. On the other hand, as the area of forest is in this 
case very large, the surplus supply of bamboos, over and above that 
utilized by Taungya cutters, is considerable. As an instance in proof of 
the above statement, it may be pointed out that the amount taken out 
in 1908-09 to meet the local demand amounted to 779,900 stems from 
the Kaladan and 1,050,300 from the Lemru catchment areas. 
To obtain a large supply of bamboos, it would be necessary to go 
far up into the hills, as the local supply, which is obtained from the balance 
left over by the Taungya cutters, comes from areas relatively close to 
Akyab. 
Owing to want of time, it was only found possible to carefully inspect 
the Seik catchment area, so that in the event of any persons wishing to 
go further into the matter, a more detailed enquiry into the Kaladan 
and Lemru catchment areas would be necessary. 
As stated above, it is not possible to give definite figures of outturn, 
as it is not known what amount will be available after the “Taungyas” 
have been cut each year and the local demands have been satisfied. It 
must, however, be considerable, and it is thought that a sufficient quan¬ 
tity will be available to run a large pulp-mill. Were the “ Taungya” 
cuttings restricted or stopped, the supply would be enormous. 
(6) Lines of export. 
Floating is feasible throughout the year, even in the upper reaches of 
the Kaladan, the Lemru and their tributaries ; in this connection no 
difficulties are anticipated. 
(7) Cost of cutting and extraction. 
The price of bamboos at Akyab is from Re. 1-12 to Rs. 2 pe 100. 
This includes cost of extraction, floating, profit to the contractor and 
5 annas for royalty. Were bamboos to be exploited on a large scale, 
they could be landed at Akyab at Re. 1-8 per 100. 
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