io6 PRACTICAL FORESTRY. 



that is systematic regularity. Only those who have 

 had experience know how easy it is to become con- 

 fused in a thick wood. 



In measuring ornamental timber, we are of opinion 

 that it should be treated as ordinary timber, and 

 measured and valued in the usual way. Some, we 

 believe, take it at one-half the value ; but we see no 

 reason for this practice, for although it may not be 

 felled by tenants for life, it adds materially to the 

 beauty and capital value of the estate. 



If any exception is made in favour of ornamental 

 timber when measuring for transfer of land, it will be 

 necessary to define what is and what is not orna- 

 mental. 



Ornamental timber is not necessarily that which is 

 left for ornament by a present or past tenant -for life, 

 but that which has been planted or left for the purpose 

 by some one having the absolute power of disposition. 

 It is not necessary here, however, to go into the legal 

 technicalities attaching to timber. Having obtained 

 the cubical contents of the trees for sale, whether for 

 the one purpose or the other, the value must be 

 attached according to circumstances. The full value, 

 as if felled, will be taken, as the lop and top will fairly 

 cover the cost of felling. When valuing standing oaks, 

 the bark must be added to the value of the timber. 

 Some make no deduction for bark, and take the extra 

 quantity of timber so obtained as an equivalent ; 

 others take, after deducting for bark, so much bark to 

 so many tons of timber. This will range from I ton 

 of bark to 3, 4, or 5 tons of timber, according to cir- 

 cumstances. These circumstances are governed by 



