40 The New York State College of Forestry 
Number of trees per acre below one and one-half mches 
D. B. H.: Hemlock, 140; spruce, 640; white pine, 19; Sugar 
maple, 5,000; red maple, 1,440; yellow birch, 320; trembling 
aspen, 480; beech, 140. ’ 
This table was computed from eight sample plots scattered 
over 4.9 acres. Its chief value to show the encroachment of 
tolerant hardwoods under the shade of yellow birch and other 
species shown in the attached stand table. 
