COLONIAL REPORTS--ANNUAL.
force. Most of the local manufacturers have no difficulty in complying with these regulations, and during 1912 no less than 1,119,342 lbs. of lard and 81,342 lbs. of dried meats were exported under these certificates.
(c.)—FISHERIES.
A considerable proportion of the boat population of Hong Kong supports itself by deep-sea fishing, in which pursuit a large number of junks are engaged. The villages of Aberdeen, Stanley, Shaukiwan, and also many in the New Territories, are largely dependent upon this industry for their prosperity. Since the middle of 1911 a steam trawler has been engaged in fishing over various grounds, and has contributed its hauls to the local markets. This trawler ceased its operations in January, 1912, and went north to Shanghai. It was found that she was unable to make it pay, as the water was too shallow for her nets, and attempts to fish on the usual fishing grounds resulted in the noise and vibration of her engines scaring away the fish. Fresh water fish is imported from Canton and the West River. There are oyster beds of considerable value in Deep Bay.
(d.)—FORESTRY, AGRICULTURE AND BOTANY.
The areas, about 200 acres, cleared of pine trees during 1911 on the west side of the island near Aberdeen, were sown with pine tree seeds in pits.
Pine seedlings were raised in a nursery at the south face of the Shatin Tunnel in the New Territories, and 65,000 pits were dug on the adjoining hill to be filled later with the pine seedlings standing in the nursery.
Approximately 175,000 pits were sown with seeds of native plants on the low hills near the Shatin Tunnel; the varieties of trees used were Rhodomyrtus, Melastoma, Psidium, Rhus, Mallotus and Lucæna.
In connection with the scheme for beautifying the island, 200 Azaleas were planted on the spur of a hill between Wongneichong Gap and Deep Water Bay.
Beds of Hydrangeas and flowering trees were planted by the roadsides on the upper levels.
The planting of flowering trees and shrubs on Crown land adjoining the Peak tramline, which was begun a few years ago, was continued. Particular attention was given to the area between the Kennedy Road Station and the Lower Terminus.
The avenues of shade and flowering trees in Hong Kong and Kowloon have been maintained, dead trees were replaced, and 1,051 new young trees and shrubs planted near roads and banks in different parts of the Colony.
The trees in plantations above and below Taipo Road were thinned, and upwards of 2,000 trees removed from the sides of the road to make room for the camphor trees, which are used for shade purposes.
In connection with the anti-malarial measures, an area of 3,208,479 square feet was cleared near dwelling houses, police
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COLONIAL REPORTS--ANNUAL.
force. Most of the local manufacturers have no difficulty in complying with these regulations, and during 1912 no less than 1,119,342 lbs. of lard and 81,342 lbs. of dried meats were exported. under these certificates.
(c.)—FISHERIES.
A considerable proportion of the boat population of Hong Kong supports itself by deep-sea fishing, in which pursuit a large number of junks are engaged. The villages of Aberdeen, Stanley, Shaukiwan, and also many in the New Territories, are largely dependent upon this industry for their prosperity. Since the middle of 1911 a steam trawler has been engaged in fishing over various grounds, and has contributed its hauls to the local markets. This trawler ceased its operations in January, 1912, and went north to Shanghai. It was found that she was unable to make it pay, as the water was too shallow for her nets, and attempts to fish on the usual fishing grounds resulted in the noise and vibration of her engines scaring away the fish. Fresh water fish is imported from Canton and the West River. There are oyster beds of considerable value in Deep Bay.
(d.)-FORESTRY, AGRICULTURE AND BOTANY.
The areas, about 200 acres, cleared of pine trees during 1911 on the west side of the island near Aberdeen, were sown with pine tree seeds in pits.
Pine seedlings were raised in a nursery at the south face of the Shatin Tunnel in the New Territories, and 65,000 pits were dug on the adjoining hill to be filled later with the pine seedlings. standing in the nursery.
Approximately 175,000 pits were sown with seeds of native plants on the low hills near the Shatin Tunnel; the varieties of trees used were Rhodomyrtus, Melastoma, Psidium, Rhus, Mallotus and Lucæna.
In connection with the scheme for beautifying the island, 200- Azaleas were planted on the spur of a hill between Wongneichong Gap and Deep Water Bay.
Beds of Hydrangeas and flowering trees were planted by the roadsides on the upper levels.
The planting of flowering trees and shrubs on Crown land' adjoining the Peak tramline, which was begun a few years ago, was continued. Particular attention was
Particular attention was given to the area between the Kennedy Road Station and the Lower Terminus.
The avenues of shade and flowering trees in Hong Kong and Kowloon have been maintained, dead trees were replaced, and 1,051 new young trees and shrubs planted near roads and banks in different parts of the Colony.
The trees in plantations above and below Taipo Road were thinned, and upwards of 2,000 trees removed from the sides of the road to make room for the camphor trees, which are used for shade purposes.
In connection with the anti-malarial measures, an area of 3,208,479 square feet was cleared near dwelling houses, police
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