- 122 -1911-1912 The cotton crop was high and the duration of the experiment was extended. The administration of this field was undertaken by the "Sudan Plantations Syndicate" on a commercial basis. The results of the season in Tokar once again demonstrated the correctness of the policy the government had pursued regarding the lands cultivated with cotton in Tokar. Agricultural methods there improved, and the picking of cotton showed marked improvement. The average yield increased, and prices rose. The sale of cotton by public auction after it was ginned and graded by the experts appointed by the government ensured that the farmers received a fair price for their cotton.

Exploration and Surveying Progress in this area is steady and significant. Great efforts have been made to employ Sudanese in topographical work, and they are close to completing the new general map of Sudan at a scale of ....

Issued in Spring Botany Success continues in expanding and protecting the gum arabic forests in Kordofan, which is one of the most important tasks. It is a source of satisfaction that the Sudanese themselves have come to appreciate the government's efforts in promoting this work, which is closely related to their welfare and prosperity. They have planted 20,000 additional acacia trees in Sawal, in addition to the 65,000 acacia trees already planted there. Revenues increased by £E 7,123 in the first nine months of 1913, and total revenues for that period reached £E 92,737.

Game Preservation From the hunting statistics up to the date of writing this report, it is understood that the number of animals hunted reached 1,903. Of these, 968 were hunted by tourists and visitors, and 935 were hunted by licensed officials. Last year's results were good. It is understood from reports and news that game animals have begun to decrease in Kordofan and the Upper Nile. This decrease in Kordofan is represented by an increase in the number of firearms that have unfortunately fallen into the hands of the Sudanese.