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is immense, as is clearly shown by the above table. 

 There is no doubt (Hutchins) that, with skilled manage- 

 ment, almost the whole of our requirements might be 

 met by home-grown timber. Even now, Dr. Schlich 

 has estimated that land which pays only seven and 

 sixpence per acre for sheep and grouse would yield a 

 better return under forest ; but, unfortunately, pheasants 

 and grouse are still thought of more importance than 

 the opinion of forestry experts. 



