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be done under shelter-woods ; it is necessary in the case of first 

 afforestations, or where a change of species is contemplated. 



Whether direct sowing or planting is preferable, depends 

 cliiffiy on the species and local conditions. 



4. MrfJiod of' Tnidiuij. 



This must be laid down in detail, but, as the Bul)ject has 

 ])een fully treated in Volume II., it would only lead to 

 repetition to refer to it further in this place. 



5. Thf Rotation. 



The rotation is chiefly governed by the species, sylvicultiiral 

 system and the objects of management. Though the fhiancial 

 aspect should never be lost sight of, there are many cases, 

 where a departure from the financial rotation is fully justified. 

 This occurs where short rotations interfere with the preserva- 

 tion of the quality of locality, where considerations for the 

 production of a certain class of produce or the dictates of 

 political economy are of paramount importance. 



