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2 39. In Multdn T deputed Mr. MacDonell, Assistant Conservator, to see
3 Multén—Mr. MacDonell’s how far the present “reserved” rakhs could be improved.
4 work. The season of camping is so short that the work could not
5 be completed. Mr. MacDonell has, however, sent me a very creditable report,
6 showing that he has intelligently and carefully gone over what tracts he could,
7 which is infinitely better than a more hasty view of a larger area.
8 40. By the report itis ascertained that on the north side considerable
9 improvement could be made, and this cold season (1872-73)
10 will be occupied in demarcating the new tracts; on the
11 Chendb side and central portions of the district it was found that no lands are
12 available; on the Satlej, or south side, that the rakhs already reserved are the
13 best, and only need demarcating and surveying the south-eastern corner (Mailsf
14 alone remains to be visited), and | see every prospect of accomplishing the work
15 this cold season (1872-73).
16 41, Muzaffurgarh was visited by Mr. Sparling and reported on this year,
17 and the old list of ‘ reserved’ rakhs entirely replaced by a
18 new scries, throwing out all sandy and unproductive tracts,
19 and keeping to a line within 10 miles of the rivors which bound on either side
20 the long narrow district.
21 Results of the report.
22 Muzaffargarh,
23 42, The original reserve consisted of 23 rakhs, containing 73,051 acres;
24 Improvement in aroa the present list contains 65 rakhs, containing 76,241 acres,
25 proposed, all wooded ; while large portions of the former area were
26 sandy and unproductive. The new rakhs are all indicated on a general map,
27 but not yet surveyed in detail, nor all demarcated. This work is necessarily
28 incomplete, as the selection has so recently been made ; but it is in progress.
29 43. A small question of establishment, and my proposal to spend nothing
30 Small questions delayed 10 establishment on the waste lund now excluded from the
31 settlement. ‘reserved’ list, alone awaits scttlement,—the Financial
32 Commissioner having approved of the forest portion of the proposals.
33 44, Allthe rakhs in these districts are theoretically demarcated, and most
34 have been surveyed, and so have their areas given ; but it is certain that in
35 many cases the demarcation is very temporary and the surveys very incomplete,
36 and the districts will have to be taken up seriatim, the demarcations rendered
37 permanent, and tho areas correctly ascertained.
38 45. In Jhelam, however, the demarcation (except that the pillars are not
39 numbered) was beautifully carried out by Colonel Bristow,—
40 so conspicuous are the large white pillars (which were by
41 no means costly) that on descending one of the ragged sandstone and marl hills
42 that form such a prominent feature of the Jhelam rakhs one sees the demarca-
43 tion of the neighbourhood as on a map below.
44 46. The Tahsil of Pind Dadan Khan had not shared this work, but the
45 Bee ee peep demarcation was ably effected, and an interesting paper drawn
46 Coumniastoner, Ins worl ith up on the subject by Mr. G. M. Ogilvie, the Assistant Com-
47 Pind Dédan Khén. missioner of this sub-district, shortly before his transfer.
48 A survey and permanent pillars are still required for this Tahsil.
49 47. In Guyrdt Mr. Wild notes that the boundaries of the Pabbi Rakh (which
50 Gujrét—uncertain boun- 38 & vast tract of jungle extending across the Grand Trunk
51 daries, Road, and covering the whole of the Pabbi hills) are very
52 uncertain ; but I am glad to learn that there is a district officer recently trans-
53 ferred who has experience of the subject, and it is part of the programme for
54 1872-73 cold season to re-survey and demarcate the Gujrdt Rakhs. This district
55 has also in its rakh list many “ bélas,” or islands, and alluvial
56 semi-detached lands, which are often fertile and grow shisham
57 readily ; they shift and alter, and an annual or periodical survey will be necessary.
58 Jhelam demarcation.
59 Islands and ‘‘belas.”
60 48, The survey maps in future must be made to indicate the main pecu-
61 liarities of soil and the distribution of well-wooded and
62 Bra PAREe Seated podorly-wooded, or blank, portions, as well as all the main