REFORESTING. 





INTRODUCTION. 



In order to supply general information in regard to reforesting 

 land a pamphlet " Instructions for Reforesting Land " was pre- 

 pared. A large edition was printed and all distributed. This is a 

 revision and enlargement of the above-named publication, necessi- 

 tated by the continuous demand for information in regard to 

 reforesting. 



It is the purpose of this bulletin to give our citizens definite 

 detailed information on how to start a forest. There is combined 

 in this pamphlet information relative to securing planting stock, the 

 most desirable kinds to use under different conditions, when to 

 plant, how to do the planting and some data as to the results that 

 may be expected. 



REFORESTING. 



Reforesting means the establishing of forests on lands formerly 

 under forest cover. It may be secured either by nature, from wind 

 sown seeds, or by man planting small trees or sowing seeds. 

 Nature is so slow and erratic that she cannot be depended upon. 

 Experience in planting trees and sowing seeds in the field under 

 varying conditions clearly indicates that planting is a successful 

 method, while broadcast seed sowing is too expensive and uncer- 

 tain to be used generally. 



HOW YOU MAY SECURE STOCK. 



Trees for planting may be collected in some localities where 

 there is a sufficient supply, may be purchased or can be grown from 

 seed. 



The first-named source offers but a limited supply, the cost is 

 usually high and the success uncertain, because such trees generally 

 have but few roots, which increases the loss in transplanting. 



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