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in order to insure the safety of the seed through the germination period. 



Seeding should be done just before snowfall in October or November or on 

 the snow in the winter for the best results. Spring broadcasting does not gener- 

 ally result in the seeds being covered sufficiently by soil to result in good germi- 

 nation. 



SLASH DISPOSAL 



a. Hand piling and burning of slash will be kept to a minimum because of the 

 excessive cost. This method will be used only along main highways and 

 along main haul roads. 



b. Dozer piling and burning will be used wherever the slope permits. Break- 

 ing up slash areas with piled strips will be favored over complete dis- 

 posal because of cost. Cleanup along roads and around landings will be 

 sufficient in many areas. The minimum amount of slash di3posal will be 

 done consistent with state requirements. 



c. Broadcast burning will be done where it fulfills other requirements for 

 regeneration of stands anz may be used to burn out safety strips in place 

 of dozer piling the strips. 



SALVAGE OF DEAD TIMBER 



Every effort will be made to salvage all dead and dying timber occurring 

 in company tinnberlands as soon as possible and at least annually. 



Rubber -tired skidders will be used for this type of operation as nnuch as 

 possible. Small contractors with seli -loading trucks will be encouraged to do 

 salvage work. These contractors will be kept busy the year around as much 

 as is practical to keep them available. 



