SAND DUNES.
SCHEME FOR AFFORESTATION. (Per Press Association.) PALMERSTON N„ Jan. 12. At » conference here to-day re afforestation of sand waster on the West Coast, Captain Ellis, of tho ForestryDepartment, outlined a scheme. Resolutions were passed: “That the Conference affirms the fact that the sand dune areas on the West Coast of this Island should be afforested, and urges the Government to make an annual grant of £lOOO for five years for the purpose of enabling an experimental station to be set up by the Forestry Department for demonstration purposes.” “That a deputation from various bodies interested interview the Premier for the purpose of impressing him with the importance of the suggestion.” ,
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18075, 13 January 1921, Page 9
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112SAND DUNES. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18075, 13 January 1921, Page 9
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