72 SOWING AND PLANTING IN THE FOREST 



the other hand it may often be necessary to spend a con- 

 siderable sum on clearing the land, on fencing, and draining. 

 These items must be kept as low as possible ; the land may 

 often be cheaply cleared by fire ; fencing may sometimes be 

 avoided by exterminating rabbits ; and draining may often 

 be reduced to a minimum by choosing a species which will 

 succeed in wet land. 



It is advisable to again warn the woodman that success in 

 planting depends largely on two simple precautions : keep 

 the roots moist, and do not plant too deeply. 



