Unasylva - Vol. The general object of the Mission is the economic development of forests and forest products. Particular emphasis is laid on conservation, for it is appreciated that true conservation is wise management, utilizing to the full a progressively increasing annual yield while protecting the capital. Full utilization and the elimination of waste is also a problem which causes the Mexican Government serious concern. All are also concerned with research and with a final recommendation for a well organized Institute for research in forestry and forest products.
All assignments have some bearing on policy, legislation and training.
It is early yet to assess progress as work was slow in getting started. Progress to date can best be indicated by dealing with each specialist separately. In addition, on the instructions of the Government, he has examined special problems in the Necaxa drainage area which provides electric power, and in the region of Aguas Calientes in the dry zone where an irrigation system exists. The results so far are difficult to assess but this expert has submitted general recommendations for long-term planning of reforestation, which are still under consideration. Certain specific recommendations are already being put into practice, especially as regards choice of species for each natural region and provision for a special study of eucalyptus, acacia, mahogany and cedar.