In the cold region of the Cordilleras the small woods of the temperate zone gradually die out, and toward the snow line we have the alpine grasses, heaths, and thick leaved, aloe-shaped plants which have lumps of resin clinging to their roots, and seem to take the place of pines, which are not found in Venezuela.
The value of the products of the Forest Zone of Venezuela exported during 1917-1918 was more than $1,800,000. The capital invested in the cultivation of this zone amounts to more than $2,000,000.
Matthew J. Heiler.
THE CATTLE INDUSTRY IN VENEZUELA
This report is based chiefly on conferences and trips with Dr. Martínez Mendoza, Director of the Agricultural Experimental Station, and on notes which he very kindly furnished. The following references have also been consulted:
"Venezuela." Handbook prepared by Dr. N. Veloz Goiticoa for the Ministerio de Fomento.
The Annual Reports of the United States Consul at La Guaira, for 1916 and 1918.
"Venezuela" by L. V. Dalton, 1918.
The article on "Venezuela" in the Encyclopedia Britannica has been consulted.