56 Game and Foxes. 



foxes and Insuring good shooting, for partridges 

 soon find out where they are safe and resort there 

 for nesting from over a wide area. 



The covert will require attention for some time, 

 and growths Hkely to swamp the broom during Its 

 first season must be kept down ; all that Is 

 necessary in future years will be to keep the 

 covert at an average height not exceeding two 

 feet. Partridges do not care for a plot of tall 

 broom, and prefer a short and not too dense 

 growth amongst which they are able to get about 

 easily. A scythe may be used to cut the broom 

 if this work is regularly done each year, but if 

 it Is neglected for a season or two the task will 

 be longer and a cutting-hook necessary. Clear 

 narrow footpaths here and there, and do not be 

 persuaded to substitute gorse for broom. Spruce 

 firs topped form an excellent covert, and an open 

 strip or two here and there to grow corn are 

 advantageous. 



