Reports on forest management in Germany, Austria and Great Britain

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1873 Excerpt: ...precaution, frequently germinates without being able to penetrate with its roots the comparatively hard and leathery leaves lying on the surface, and often dies in consequence, whilst weeds and scrub easily get up in it, and cover the surface soon, thus adding to the difficulties to be over...