26 FORESTRY WORK 



Fencing the Nursery. 



Unless the ground chosen for the nursery is already 

 fenced, and farm stock have to be guarded against, it 

 ■wUl be necessary to erect a substantial fence. 



A 6-wire fence, with iron standards and straining-post, 

 is both very efficient and economical. 



If the nursery needs protection from rabbits and hares, 

 the wire-netting 4 feet high can be erected on this fence. 



If ground game only is to be kept out, the wire-netting 

 should be erected upon shorter standards with a wire or 

 two to support it. Details of fencing, with mode of 

 erection, will be found in Chapter IV. 



Hedges jor Nursery. 



If the nursery is very exposed it will be wise to plant 

 a hedge inside the ring-fence, to serve as a protection to 

 the young plants from the most severe winds. 



It should be at least 4 feet away from the fence, to 

 prevent cattle from reaching and nibbling it, and to make 

 brushing or switching easier. Holly hedges are both 

 strong and close and give great shelter, especially if mixed 

 with Beech, Hornbeam, or Quickthom. They are also 

 highly ornamental if properly cared for. (The planting 

 and care of hedges is explained in Chapter IX.) They 

 should never be allowed to grow higher than about 4 feet 

 G inches or 5 feet, nor allowed to become too wide. 



For the protection of seed-beds or the more tender 

 species of trees, other hedges may be needed. These need 

 not be so big and heavy, and can be formed of oval-leaved 



