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series running through the whole forest, and proceeding in 

 succession across the ground, compartment 20 being next to 

 compartment 21 and so on. 



The description itself, besides being a record, is also referred 

 to by the compiler of the plan when allocating the felling 

 areas, as to do this he must know exactly what the stock and 

 conditions are like at all points of the area dealt with. The 

 description must, in fact, present a complete picture of the 

 area, and notes should be made on the following points. 



1. Climate. Elevation above the sea, aspect, slope, exposure 

 to strong or dry winds, the degree of exposure to frost. 



2. 'Soil. The underlying rock, mineral composition, depth, 

 degree of porosity, degree of moisture, surface covering. 



3. Growing stock. Method of treatment in the past, species, 

 density, age, height, volume estimated or measured, quality. 



DESCRIPTION OF 



