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particularly the personality and cliaracteristics of the 

 Duke would be misplaced ; suffice to say that few 

 noblemen are more highly respected by their neigh- 

 bours than the present Duke of Richmond, an opinion 

 which has the surest foundation, being based on 

 experience. 



The improvements on the estate made in his time 

 bear the impress of his taste ; specially is this the 

 case in the afforesting of the domain. At Goodwood 

 one naturally looks for majestic timber, and finds 

 it. Though natural decay puts an end to many a 

 glorious tree, these are amply replaced by judicious 

 planting. 



" Thickets," or, as they are locally called, " clumps," 

 are gradually clothing the summits of the Downs, 

 and adding to the beauty of the park, and will 

 leave a lasting witness to the forethought of the 

 owner. 



In this respect his Grace may be said to have 

 entered into and carried on the labours of the 

 third Duke, whose skill in forestry, as narrated in 

 a former chapter, was of no ordinary nature, and 

 whose Cedars of Lebanon form one of the glories at 

 Goodwood. 



The well-being of his tenants and dependants, and 

 the improvement of the estate, is very near the 

 Duke's heart, and when released from cares of State 

 and public business, he has always found relaxation 



