A Devonshire estate - a changing landscape
Language: English Series: Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England ; 148 1987, 45-54(8)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: Historical study of a 3000 acre estate in Devon, using estate surveys of 1650, 1788, 1802 and 1855 and comparing changes with the estate today. In order to return the estate to the landscape of two hundred years ago, it would be necessary to clear-fell nearly all existing woodland, plough up a good deal of pasture, replace a few hedges, plan some orchards and provide a few fields of gorse. Contemporary conservation measures, including a shoot which encourages tree-planting, are described. Tables. Photos.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS38402 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 10314-1001 |
Historical study of a 3000 acre estate in Devon, using estate surveys of 1650, 1788, 1802 and 1855 and comparing changes with the estate today. In order to return the estate to the landscape of two hundred years ago, it would be necessary to clear-fell nearly all existing woodland, plough up a good deal of pasture, replace a few hedges, plan some orchards and provide a few fields of gorse. Contemporary conservation measures, including a shoot which encourages tree-planting, are described. Tables. Photos.