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ably planted in almost every situation where the 

 beech will thrive, but it will not succeed in a damp 

 or mossy soil. 



The various species of Poplar {Populus nigra 

 and P. alba) are trees well worthy of a place in 

 every forest where the ground is suitable to them ; 

 that is to say, where the ground is heavy and rather 

 damp, and in a sheltered situation ; but they will 

 not succeed if planted upon a high-lying dry site. 



The poplars are all quick-growing trees ; and 

 although the wood is soft, it is a good deal sought 

 after. I have known poplars of thirty-five years of 

 age sold for five pounds each. The circumstances 

 which are most favourable to the healthy and full 

 development of the poplar are — a rather damp, 

 heavy soil, with a sheltered situation. 



The Willows {Salix alba, Huntingdon willow, 

 and Bedford willow) are all good timber trees, and 

 are equally deserving of a place in the forest as 

 the poplars above mentioned are. 



The wood of the willow tree is tougher, and sells 

 at a higher price, than that of the poplar. The 

 circumstances favourable to the growth of the 

 willow tree are the same as those already stated 

 for the poplar. 



The Birch Tree {Betida alba) is a native of 

 Britain, and found in great abundance in many 

 high-lying dry situations. It is found very useful 

 for the planting up of any poor, thin, stony parts, 



