WASTE LAND.
THERE are Ihousands of acres of light, sandy land alone: this const which could he made highly productive and .suitable'Cor closer settlement in the near future if the owners could he prevailed upon to adopt a comprehensive scheme of tree planting. Much of the land is owned by the Natives, and held under lease. It is useless to treat this land with fertilisers unless shelter hells are lirst provided. At present, this vast area is swept by westerly gales, and only the hardiest vegetation survives, hut'with shelter hells of trees, grass would flourish and cropping could he profitably undertaken. This almost waste land could, with in 25 years, he converted into rich grazing country, and bring wealth to the Stale and district. If those interested will not undertake the work of tree plantation to reclaim this land, then (he Government should compel them to do so by special legislation.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2356, 17 November 1921, Page 2
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151WASTE LAND. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2356, 17 November 1921, Page 2
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