8 THE DYING OF PINE IN THE SOUTHERN STATES. 
more. Recent studies of the depredations wrought by it in the South 
Atlantic and Gulf States during the past three years indicate that at 
least $2,000,000 worth of pine has been killed. It is also evident that 
Fic. 3.—Bark from pine tree showing galleries of the southern pine beetle, which kills the trees, and the 
larger mines of the ‘‘sawyer,’’which does not kill trees. (Author’s illustration.) 
if active steps are not taken this winter by the principal owners in 
the infested areas this loss will be increased to another million dollars 
within the next year. 
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