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of large, or, at least, uniform timber, the same neces- 

 sity for small lots does not exist. 



The forester, too, will have to decide whether he 

 will sell his timber standing or felled. Perhaps of the 

 two, to sell standing is the most, general, especially on 

 small estates where no forest staff is kept The 

 money obtained is thus clear or only subject to sale 

 expenses. 



Where a staff is kept it may answer as well to fell 

 first. If this is done we strongly recommend drawing 

 the lots to a convenient place of sale, as no process 

 will pay better. We do not mean a long distance, 

 but to a roadside or some convenient spot for removal. 



Where, too, as on many estates, large quantities of 

 timber for various purposes are required, it enables 

 the forester to select for himself before selling, and 

 enables him also to weed out inferior classes which 

 would not assist the sale. 



This is a matter, however, to which it is only neces- 

 sary to draw attention ; the question must be decided 

 upon its merits. 



The forester having decided upon the quantity of 

 timber which he has for sale, must ask himself some 

 or all of the following questions : 



How shall I sell, by auction, private sale, or by 

 tender? 



Shall I sell it standing or felled? 



What regulations will be necessary to ensure care- 

 ful removal and prompt payment ? 



How shall I arrive at the correct quantity and value ? 



These questions we will now proceed to consider in 

 detail. 



