DEFINITIONS AND GENERALITIES 



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FIG. 5. A pure stand of white pine after a reproduction cutting. 

 Keene, New Hampshire. 



FIG. 6. Excellent natural reproduction of white pine attained under a 

 shelterwood. Keene, New Hampshire. 



growth of weeds, grass, and brush. The seed is provided in 

 abundance and is well distributed. As the new growth is estab- 

 lished before the last of the overwood is removed, the soil is not 

 exposed as is the case in clear-cutting (Fig. 6). 



