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inch mesli, of No. 16 wire, galvanized before being made, and laced to a 

 No. 9 galvanized wire at top and bottom, and stapled to wire fence-post 

 (irrespective of the wire constituting the fence), so as to be removed 

 at any time without interfering with the fence. If the fence is other 

 than wire we attach the netting to small stakes put into the ground 

 at 9 feet apart. 



Trench, and prepare beds for planting young hedges, and continue 

 cutting existing ones, as last month. 



The general thinning of plantations should be proceeded with 

 where convenient, but many foresters may be deterred in this depart- 

 ment of their work through the preservation of game. Where such 

 is the case, it is advisable to have all other work posted as well for- 

 ward as possible until the woods have been shot through. Great care 

 should be taken in thinning young plantations to give plenty of room 

 to thriving hardwood trees, or others intended for the main crop, even 

 should the taking out of nurses of larger size reduce the present ap- 

 pearance of the plantation. Where the trees have been neglected for 

 want of thinning, it will be necessary to have the best and healthiest 

 trees, irrespective of sorts, that are likely to attain maturity — such as 

 are well furnished with branches and healthy foliage, in preference 

 to overdrawn branchless poles. 



KoU walks and grass in pleasure-grounds, and sweep and clear 

 decayed and fallen leaves. 



We had a severe storm of wind here on the night of the l-ith and 

 morning of the 15th October, but escaped with comparatively little 

 damage — only very few trees blown down, with several branches of 

 large trees broken off. 



Kinmel Parli. ■ Lewis Bayne. 



