268 CHOICE OF METHOD OF FORMATION'. 



latter case is lef4s decided. This adv;iiita,i;c can be nuUitied to 

 a considerable extent by dense planting and sowing, l)ut in 

 that case the cost is proportionately increased. 



//. I>isinlr(iiil(i)ics. 



(1.) The method is more complicated and ditttcult than 

 artificial regeneration ; hence it demands more skilful 

 foresters. 



(2.) The intermittent nature of seed years produces many 

 drawbacks as regards the equalisation of the yield and the 

 control of operations. 



(8.) The removal of produce is also more expensive. 



3. SunnitiiKj iij). 



Neither the arlilicial nor the iiutural method of regeneration 

 is the best at all times and under all circumstances; only a 

 consideration of the. local conditions can lead to a sound 

 decision as to which is preferable in a given case. In forming 

 such a decision the forester must take chiefly the following 

 points into consideration :— 



(a.) General objects of management. 



{}>.) Species to l)e grown. 



{(■.) Condition of locality. 



{(l.) Available funds. 



{e.) Skill and capacity of the stall". 



Section III. — Combination of Several Methods of 

 Formation. 



In the preceding pages various artificial and natural 

 methods of forming a wood have been described. Kach of 

 these metliods has special advantages under certain condi- 

 tions. As the latter may, and frequently do, vary within a 

 narrow extent of area, it follows that two or even more methods 

 may be employed in the fornuition of a wood, thus secui'ing 

 greater success and fre(|uently a I'cdiictioii of cxpeiiditin'e. 



