VII. Make the wind-break thick from the- boctoju- up, espe- 

 cially on the side toward the wind. This may be done by 

 using species which branch near the ground, by planting out- 

 side rows of low-growing trees, by encouraging reproduction, 

 and by underplanting. 



VIII. Cultivate the plantation thoroughly while it is young. 



IX. Do not allow excessive grazing where reproduction is 

 desired. 



X. Do not thin your woodlot too heavily or take out the 

 best trees for minor uses. Remember that a timber tract 

 should be improved by use and that each clearing should 

 leave it in better condition than before. 



THE WOODS OF WESTERMAIN 



Enter these enchanted woods, 



You who dare. 



Nothing harms beneath the leaves 

 More than waves a swimmer cleaves. 

 Toss your heart up with the lark, 

 Foot at peace with mouse and worm, 



Fair you fare. 

 Only at a dread of dark 

 Quaver, and they quit their form: 

 Thousand eyeballs under hoods 



Have you by the hair. 

 Enter these enchanted woods, 



You who dare. 



George Meredith. 



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