The king was to have the right to set apart, for the use of the Protestant clergy in the colony, a seventh part of all uncleared crown lands.
"Canada under British Rule 1760-1900"
John G. Bourinot
Summer feed for the cattle, hogs, and horses comes almost exclusively from the uncleared land.
"A Stake in the Land"
Peter Alexander Speek
Walked on to the second settlement, about two miles farther, through an uncleared country.
"A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson"
Watkin Tench