Tool - canvas planting bag

Historical information

The canvas bag was used to carry softwood or hardwood seedlings in the field during planting exercises.
Usually, one person in front with a planting spade opened up a hole while the person with the bag followed to drop in the seedling and heel it in.
When full, the bag was heavy.

Physical description

rectangular canvas shoulder bag

Inscriptions & markings

Forests Commission

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