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58. Goats - In order to maintain control in the matter of goat-keeping in relation to agriculture and afforestation generally, regulations under the Forestry Ordinance (Ordinance No.11 of 1937) provide that no goats may be kept without the written consent of the Superintendent, Botanical and Forestry Department. The number of goats kept under permit during the year were as follows: - Hong Kong 58, Kowloon 88, New Territories 277. Total - 423. In addition, a stock of 500 goats was maintained on Lamma Island for the supply of fresh meat to the market.
SEED COLLECTION AND EXCHANGE.
59. In connection with departmental requirements and requests for seeds, collections were made of 43 species of local trees and shrubs. Exchange of seeds with various countries was effected as usual.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE.
60. Statements of revenue and expenditure of the department are given in Tables II, III & IV. The increase in timber sales is chiefly due to the completion of a contract for the supply of timber entered into the previous year but held up by order of Government. As the timber is now handed to the Stores Department, revenue from this source in future is likely to be small. Increases under expenditure are due to the general increase in activities resulting from the developments recorded above.
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STAFF.
61. There were no changes in the senior staff during the year. Development in departmental activities, forest protection, etc. made considerable demands upon the staff generally, and I should like to take this opportunity of thanking all officers for the loyal service they have given during a very strenuous year.
62. The Superintendent was appointed a member of the Nutrition Research Committee as from 28th June, 1939.
F. FLIPPANCE,
Superintendent,
Botanical and Forestry Department.
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58. Goats-In order to maintain control in the matter of goat-keeping in relation to agriculture and afforestation generally, regulations under the Forestry Ordinance (Ordinance No. 11 of 1937) provide that no goats may be kept without the written consent of the Superintendent, Botanical and Forestry Department. The number of goats kept under permit during the year were as follows:-Hong Kong 58, Kowloon 88, New Territories 277. Total-423. In addition a stock of 500 goats was maintained on Lamma Island for supply of fresh meat to the market.
SEED COLLECTION AND EXCHANGE.
59. In connection with departmental requirements and requests for seeds, collections were made of 43 species of local trees and shrubs. Exchange of seeds with various countries was effected as usual.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE.
60. Statements of revenue and expenditure of the department are given in Tables II, III & IV. The increase in timber sales is chiefly due to completion of a contract for supply of timber entered into the previous year but held up by order of Government. As the timber is now handed to the Stores Department, revenue from this source in future is likely to be small. Increases under expenditure are due to the general increase in activities resulting from the develop- ments recorded above.
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STAFF.
61. There were no changes in the senior staff during the year. Development in departmental activities, forest protection etc. made considerable demands upon the staff generally and I should like to take this opportunity of thanking all officers for the loyal service they have given during a very strenuous year.
62. The Superintendent was appointed a member of the Nutrition Research Committee as from 28th June, 1939.
F. FLIPPANCE,
Superintendent,
Botanical and Forestry Department.
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