§ Mr. P. Smithersasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what action has been taken to implement the silvicultural research programme prepared by the Forest Department, British Guiana, and referred to in the Forest Department Report for 1948, paragraph 87.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsSteady progress is now being made as new staff acquires the local experience necessary before it can undertake research. Subordinate field staff have been recruited and are being trained. Regeneration studies are being undertaken in greenheart and other types of forest.