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Under this method the size of the annual coupes in the 

 several clocks is obtained by dividing the reduced area of the 

 annual coupe, by the real quality figure of the wood, a method 

 which is the simplest of all. 



4. Notes regarding Future Treatment. 



While drawing up a description of each wood it is very 

 desirable to note down any observations which may strike the 

 forester regarding the future treatment. Such notes are, 

 of course, only of a preliminary nature, because a final 

 decision on the future treatment to be followed can be arrived 

 at only after the management of the whole forest, or working 

 section, has been laid down. Nevertheless they are a great 

 help during the progress of the work. 



It is not possible to give a complete list of the points which 

 should be attended to, as they differ according to circum- 

 stances ; the following may, however, be enumerated : 



(a) Filling up the existing wood ; if so, the area to be 

 treated and the species to be grown should be 

 given ; also the method of sowing, planting, or other 

 cultural operations. 



(6) Cleanings, thinnings, or primings during the period for 

 which the working plan is prepared ; the volume to 

 be removed should be estimated. 



(c) Degree of ripeness of the principal or final crop, taking 



into consideration the objects of management ; if the 

 latter are financial the forest per cent, should be 

 calculated. If it appears advisable that final cuttings 

 should be made, the method of cutting should be 

 given and an estimate of the volume to be removed. 



(d) Method of regeneration to be followed and the species 



to be grown, if this should occur during the period 

 for which the working plan is prepared. 



(e) Measures to be taken for the protection of the wood 



against threatening dangers, especially fire. 



