Turning now to planting matters 1 will deal with those of Cheng Estate first, Tapping was resumed on this estate in October so that it was in tapping for only nine months. The trees fare reported to have benefitted very largely from the rest and the oxtremely mild tapping system that was in vogue for several years prior to resting, and, as the Bark Reserves are now ample, a change to a more severe system is justifiable.
The replanted area was surveyed in April and the area was found to be '¥3 acres smaller than it was thought to be. No further replanting was} done during the year. The young plants in the areas already replanted fare reported to be making excellent progress which is a good augury for riy! further replantings that may be a to lowing rote were he. cry eer
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