EMPIRE FORESTRY DELEGATES
DISCUSS EXOTIC TREES. (By Telegraph—Press Association). WELLINGTON, Oct. 8. The Empire Forestry delegates, who arrived to-day, met in conference and debated a report on exotic trees by Mr H R. Blandford, Conservator of Forests for Burma. He expressed # natural preference for the Avoods that God had given them, and not in favour of exotics. The only test of success Avith exotics Avas Avhether they succeeded in reproducing themselves. Mr O. Elgeal Chief Conservator of Forests for South Africa,, emphasised that they must not be too dogmatic on exotic trees. It Avas probable that they would introduce pests Avitli exotics. Mr EL Tavitz, Deputy-Minister of Forests for Ontario, Canada, urged care in selection of seed. Dr L. Cockayne( N.Z.) Avanted a survey made of the New Zealand forests by qualified scientists and foresters. There should be proper breeding grounds where exotic trees could be studied.
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Hokitika Guardian, 9 October 1928, Page 5
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147EMPIRE FORESTRY DELEGATES Hokitika Guardian, 9 October 1928, Page 5
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