Fig. 16. Dense Sprout Stand [Chiefly Chestnut Oak Before Thinning. Note 

 Fine Litter of Leaves, Etc. 





Fig. 17. The Same Stand After Thinning. Note that the Tallest, Straightest, 



Most Thrifty Trees in Each Group are left to Grow Larger. 



Also the Low, Clean-cut Stumps. 



Fig. 18. The Same in the Summer After Thinning. The Crown-cover on the 

 Right-hand Portion is Already Dense Enough; On the Left it is too Thin. 



PART OF FOREST ON MT. LAUREL BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. 



