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58 1 who, far from such paltry conduct in many situations, cherish, and encourage all the timber, in their power, to grow up for their landlord's benefit. The depredations I mention, are now so visi- ble, and in so many counties, that the practice speaks for itself, and will, Ihope, awaken gentlemen of landed estates, to attend to this part of their property, on which so much national depend-

ance is placed. Considering this,—I carnestly recommend to every person, who has it in his power, to plant all nooks, corners of fields, pits,&c. with oak, and other forest trees; and, also, whenever any new fence is made, to introduce, at every twenty yards, a healthy oak sapling; which may also be done on old fences, where no trees are at present standing.

On the downs, and open part of the country, large clumps and belts of plantations would not only contribute to an increase of timber hereafter, but add beauty and magnificence; and like- wise tend to improve the land of that part of the county, which is now bleak, barren, and uncomfortable.*

Alarms, as to the growing scarcity of timber in the kingdom have been often given, and, I fear, not without just cause. It should be considered, that timber is not quickly raised, and it consequently requires timely interference.

Planting is therefore, an obligation due to posterity, which, I trust, the patriotic and laudable spirit of improvement, which exists in this kingdom, will attend to, and effect, in an eminent degree, for the future wealth and defence of our country.

* In these parts, the poorer class of people, are much distressed for fuel. Itherefore wish to recommend, the planting of furze in all rough uncultivated spots. And, indeed, if some of the arable lands were planted with it, not only the poor would be benefited, but the farmer, I am con-

vinced, would also find great advantages in doing so.