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PART III.
OF THE VARIOUS MODES AND SIZES OF INCLOSURES.
GENERAL VIEWS.
In this part of the subject, the principles and advantages ofinclosure, as exhibited in the practice of Scotland , are chieflyto be considered. It is much to be regretted, that, in somecases, the greatest advantages, and the most correct prill*ciples, have not been judiciously combined in practice.—In all cases of inclosure, the number, size, situation, andform of the several fields, and the nature of the fences, oughtto be carefully arranged, in connection with a distinct viewof the most approved mode of occupancy, the most suitablestock, and the most profitable management of the soil. Toconstruct fences without mature views of these important sub-jects of consideration, is to lay out money at random, andperhaps materially to injure the prospect of future and valua-ble improvements, and greatly to obstruct the operations ofgood husbandry in these lands.
SECT. I.
OF INCLOSURES ON LOW AND RICH SOILS.
It must depend greatly on circumstances, whether hedges orstone-walls may be most suitable for such soils. It would bean imprudent waste to occupy much land of this descriptionwith ditching or plantation ; and, if drains are wanted, they