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It has an altitude of about 250 feet above sea-level. The soil 

 and subsoil are a strong yellow clay. 



The original crop has been oak, but as it was showing symp- 

 toms of decay, the greater poi'tion of the old trees were cut down 

 a few years ago, leaving only a few of the healthiest and best 

 for the sake of appearance in the landscape. The ground has 

 all been replanted with such kinds as elm, birch, mountain 

 ash, Austrian and Corsican pines. As a general rule the young 

 trees have done well, and promise to make a valuable crop, but in 

 some instances they are overshadowed by the old trees that 

 were left standing. A gi'eat many of the old ti'ees are dying off 

 and should be removed, which process will now require extra care, 

 to avoid much damage to the healthy growing young trees. 



3. Hood Hill. 



This wood consists of beech, Spanish chestnut, elm, Scots fir, 

 and a few larch. It is about 80 years old, extends to about 220 

 acres, and is situated at an altitude of about 350 feet above the 

 level of the sea. The soil is of a light sandy loam, resting upon 

 open disintegrated freestone. The trees are generally healthy, 

 with the exception of the larch. Some very promising specimens 

 of beech and Spanish chestnut are growing here. The situation 

 is sheltered. A number of very fine drives were formed through 

 this wood about thirty years ago. 



4. Low Woods. 



This plantation extends to 180 acres, and is about 150 years 

 old. It is in a sheltered situation. The crop is chiefly oak and 

 ash. The soil is a clayey loam. This wood has suffered severely 

 from being in the neighbourhood of iron-works, which, however, 

 are now done away with. I have advised to clear the greater 

 portion of the present crop away and replant the ground with 

 the most suitable kinds of trees. 



5 Tankersley Woods. 



This district comprises a parish and township lying at a high 

 elevation, and is consequently much exposed. The highest part 

 is about 600 feet above sea-level, and lies very exposed to the 

 west wind. The woodlands extend to about 600 acres, and the 

 trees vary in age from 10 to 70 years. A large portion of the 



