TIMBÓ PACARÁ, _Enterolobium timbouva_, Mart.—A very leafy tree
of the subtropical region, from 15 to 25 metres in height by 1
to 1·50 metres in diameter. Furnishes timber used for carpentry
and different household purposes, for boats, casks, etc. The
bark contains tannin, and the sawdust of the dry wood causes
sneezing. This is a good auxiliary kind for woods in the first,
second and fourth regions. Multiplies from seeds sown in holes
in rows. It can also be grown from twigs to be planted at the
end of May, a metre apart, in rows of from 1 to 3 metres apart.
BEECH, _Fagus antarctica_, Mirb., _F. betuloides_, Mirb., _F.
oblicua_, Mirb.—A tree of 20 to 30 metres in height, peculiar
to the austral regions, where it forms forests and woods.
Its timber does not resist damp greatly, but is much prized
for box-making and internal woodwork. Multiplies easily from
its seeds, which grow naturally in its shade. When they are
gathered to be used for afforestation they must be sown at
once in layers, or in little holes, as their germinative
power is soon lost. Is one of the best kinds of stock
trees for afforestation in the 6th and 9th regions and for
reafforestation where it already grows.
LARCH, _Fitz-roya patagonica_, Hook.—This conifer of the woods
of the south attains a height of 30 metres, and the timber
given by it is equal to pinewood and used for similar purposes.
Is very suitable for afforestation intermingled with wild pines
in the austral region, and with spruce in that of the straits.
It might also be added to the araucaria in the extreme south of
the Southern Andean region.
QUILLAY (Soap Bark), _Garugandra amorphoides_, Grisb.—This
is a very thorny tree and can be used as a protective belt
round large orchards or plantations for industrial purposes,
in places where animals trespass, and there is no other way to
prevent it. It attains a height of 15 metres by 0·75 metre in
diameter and multiplies naturally from seed. Its timber seems
to be of good quality, and its bark is used as soap in cleaning
woollen and cotton fabrics.
It can be planted as indicated above in regions first, second
and third; and, should it become a nuisance, it may be rooted
out when the plantations are strong against trespass.
CHAÑAR, _Gourlien decorticans_, Gill.—Whole woods of these
trees are to be found in regions 1, 2, 3 and 4. Its fruit is
edible and animals crave for it. Its timber is used for various
household purposes.
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