Practical Sylviculture 



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RESULTS OF THINNINGS 



The practical results of thinning the woodlot are 

 usually not appreciated at the time they are made, nor is 



Cord wood taken out in thinning. Note evenness of remain- 

 ing stand. 



a n-conl krpt that will show what are the actual 

 results in in< n-ased growth. The increase in wood volume 

 is through increased diameter rather than through 

 iii<na>r<l height. An average white pine tree 10 inches 

 in <liam-t-r at 4J feet from the ground and 60 feet high 



uis 95 board feet of unedged lumter. By providing 



