Fiji Attacks Problems
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Of Lost Soil
SUVA, June 1.
WIDE programme of measures . to combat the serious problem of soil erosion in Fiji—to which ; present Governor, Sir Ronald rvey, drew particular attention •n after his arrival in the Colony t year, is now under way.
Measures planned or already im mented, include special courses 3 pamphlets for study by school chers who, in turn, will explain i causes and cures for erosion school pupils. Special films will shown to Young Farmers Clubs mobile film unit, and to the )lic through ordinary picture satres. Window displays and iters and articles in the press 3 Journal of Agriculture will ther educate the public. A vernment soil survey will guide d-settlement schemes. ’here will be stricter control of, 1 heavier penalties for those re nsible for grass fires. Contour tivation and planting will be led for in areas subject. to sion. Tree planting by the pub and arbour days for schools, I be encouraged.