THE HOME GROUNDS AND WOOD LOT 393 



as our forests are being depleted. Fire-wood raised on the 

 farm costs very much less than if bought in the market, 

 and so scarce is it becoming in many regions that it can not 

 be had at all unless produced at home. 



The wood lot can often be so placed as to serve for a' 



A good lot of Hampshire Downs and a fine wood lot. 

 windbreak for the farm buildings, and at the same time 

 add to the beauty and value of the homestead. When the 

 trees are grown they afford welcome shade for animals, 

 contributing both to their comfort and profit. 



Birds are attracted to the wood lot, and from this shel- 

 ter make sallies out upon the harmful insects that prey on 



