§ 42. Mr. McEnteeasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether steps are being taken by the Governments of Tanganyika and of Uganda to prevent wasteful destruction of growing trees; and is any organised system of re-afforestation carried out by native councils under the direction of the British Governments in these territories?
Mr. M. MacDonaldThe general policy of the Governments of Tanganyika and Uganda is to conserve the forest resources of the territories, and the local native administrations are co-operating in carrying out this policy. The native administrations, encouraged by the Forest Departments, have for some time been making special plantations for the purpose of supplying wood to the natives for fuel and house-building.
§ Mr. McEnteeHas any attempt been made to market within the Empire timber from the Protectorate?
Mr. MacDonaldYes, Sir; considerable efforts are being made to increase the sales of these timbers in overseas markets.
§ Mr. R. GibsonAre there, in fact, any exports of these timbers from Tanganyika?
Mr. MacDonaldI think there are some exports, but I should require notice of that question in order to make quite sure of the facts.