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protect the forest against the dangers which may 

 make themselves felt, if two or more coupes adjoin 

 each other. 



(3) The establishment of small cutting series assists the 

 forester in distributing the yield to meet local 

 demands. 



In order to realize these advantages, it is necessary that each 

 cutting series should receive a shape, and be so situated that 

 the coupes can be suitably arranged, and that cutting in one 

 series does not interfere with the requirements of adjoining 

 series. Where these conditions do not exist, they must be 

 specially provided by the clearance of broad rides between the 

 cutting series called severance cuttings. 



6. Severance Cuttings. 



By a severance cutting is understood a cleared strip of 

 varying breadth, by which two woods are separated in the 

 general direction of the cuttings, at a place where some time 

 afterwards regular cuttings are to commence. 



Severance cuttings are necessary, wherever an existing 

 cutting series is too long, and where it is desirable to divide it 

 into two or more series. Their object is to accustom the edge 

 trees of the wood on the leeward side to a free position, so 

 that they may develop into storm-firm trees, and be able to 

 withstand the effects of strong winds, when the wood on the 



