178 A MANUAL OF FORESTRY. 



3. Summing up. 



Neither the artificial nor the natural method of rege- 

 neration is the best at all times and under any circum- 

 stances ; only a consideration of the local conditions can 

 lead to a sound decision as to which is preferable in a 

 given case. In forming such a decision the forester 

 must chiefly take the following points into consider- 

 ation : 



(a.) General objects of management. 



(b.) Species to be grown. 



(c.) Condition of locality. 



(d.) Available funds. 



(0.) Skill and capacity of the staff. 



C. Combination of Several Methods of Formation. 



In the preceding two sections the various artificial and 

 natural methods of forming a wood have been described. 

 Each of these methods has special advantages under 

 certain conditions, and as the latter may and frequently 

 do vary within a narrow extent of area, it follows that 

 two or even more methods may be employed in the 

 formation of a wood, thus securing greater success and 

 frequently a reduction of expenditure. In fact, in 

 practical Sylviculture such combinations are the rule 

 and not the exception. 



Of the combinations here indicated the following are 

 of special interest : 



