Chapter VIII. 



STOCKING OF THE GROUND. 



Summary of Observations made by Gilbert Bro\vn and 

 Wm, Mackenzie, from August 1910 to January 191 i, 

 indicating the general features of the various 

 planting areas under the proposed afforestation 

 Scheme. 



The area of ground which is under consideration in connection 

 with the proposed afforestation scheme amounts to 60,300 acres. 

 It is situated in the main glen of the Caledonian Canal, and in 

 the side valleys which join it at different points of its length. 



It is evident, even to the casual observer, that in regard to 

 the question of transport the district is well chosen. The 

 Caledonian Canal runs through the entire length of Glen Mor ; 

 and there is a railway for about 30 miles, while good metalled 

 roads, and rivers for water carriage, give facilities for transport 

 in the side glens. It must, therefore, be admitted at the outset 

 that there need be no difficulty in getting the wood either to a 

 central depot or to the coast. 



Climate and exposure vary with the locality ; but as a rough 

 generalisation, it may be stated that the farther west the greater 

 the importance of shelter, the farther east the greater the danger 

 from frost. 



For the purpose of more clearly defining the various points 

 of importance which we consider it advisable to bring to the 

 notice of the writers of the Report, it is advisable to deal 

 separately with each of the various estates on the line of survey. 



Aldourie. 



The area of land that can be afforested on this estate is 

 covered partly with conifers and partly with birch, while a 

 considerable area is lying waste. The whole, being on more or 



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