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2. The removal of stacks of faggots and wood, as well as grazing 

 in the wood, must be avoided as far as possible in the nesting season. 



3. Hedges must be cut, not in the breeding season, but early in 

 spring and autumn, as has been ordered in Germany by various 

 Government Departments. The custom of pruning at midsummer, 

 which is unfortunately still practised in many districts, destroys 

 many second broods, and this is prejudicial to the increase of birds, as 

 second broods mostly consist of females. 



4. If a plantation is to serve as a shelter- wood for birds, in addition 

 to other purposes, the hints on the choice, the planting, and pruning of 

 shrubs and trees must be attended to. 



5. It should be remembered that a well-cared-for hedge is to be pre- 

 ferred to any wooden or iron fence round gardens arid similar places 

 for weighty reasons. A living hedge (a) serves as a nesting-place for 

 birds ; (6) is far more beautiful in the spring ; (c) does not let the carbon, 

 which is so necessary for the growth of plants and which lies on the 

 ground, be wafted away with every breath of wind ; and (d) is to be 

 recommended on the score of cheapness. 



