Report on Forest Research for the Year Ended March 1953

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This report, unfortunately, must start with a reference to the death of the Chairman of the Forestry Commission, Lord Robinson, which took place on the 5th of September, 1952. From his earliest days as a forest officer he was conscious of the value of research in the solution of the many problems which confronted pioneer silviculturists in Great Britain and when he came to a position in which he could influence events, he made certain that research
played an im portant part in the great developments in forestry which followed the conclusion of the first world war. To the end, he maintained the closest interest in forest research, keeping himself posted in new developments, and
he was always ready to help and advise even the youngest research officer. During the year, two new District Officers have been appointed—Mr. R. Lines and Mr. A. F. Mitchell. Mr. L. Reynolds, assistant Utilisation Officer, resigned in June 1952 and was succeeded by Mr. J. R. Aaron, who was appointed in November of that year. The Commission also lost the services of Dr. A. A. Zukowski, who held a temporary appointment as District Officer.