This book is a fascinating look at the history of England's forests and the ways in which they were managed in the past. It covers topics such as the role of forests in medieval England, the development of forest law, and the impact of forest management on the local economy and environment. The author, John Croumbie Brown, was a renowned forester and his passion for this subject shines through in his writing. Whether you're interested in the history of England's forests or the practice of forestry more generally, this book is an essential read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.