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The open spaces which are occupied by hracken ferns 
{Gleichenia dichtona) are being gradually cleared as they prevent 
the germination of seeds and the spreading of trees by natural 
reproduction. The most promising plants for reafforestation 
are Parkia, Alhizzia and Melia duhia for good soils and for worn 
out soils Gliricidia maculata, Casuarina eqwisetifolia, Tecoma 
leucoxylon and Chryobolamus icaco, the two latter species being 
also interplanted between Par bias and Albizzias. 
P. E. DUPONT, 
Curator, Botanic Station. 
31st March 1912. 
Seychelles, 
