io FOREST PLANTING. 



of nuts may be, and often are, produced by forest trees. 



Choice of Species. For most situations in New Jersey let the 

 choice be limited to the following species. Their qualities and 

 values are known ; others may be as good, but are less sure. 



White Pine. (Pinus strobus.) This is unquestionably the 

 most promising tree for forest planting. Its silvical qualities 

 adapt it to any but the poorest soils, its growth rate is high and 

 tolerance considerable. All this results in a large timber pro- 

 duction at a comparatively early age. A yield of 30 M board 

 feet per acre at 50 years is not excessive. The one drawback is 

 that a dangerous disease threatens the species. For the present 

 it is recommended that white pine be planted in moderate quan- 

 tity only. 



Red Pine or Nonvay Pine. (Pinus resinosa.) A tree that in 

 many ways promises to be quite as valuable as white pine. Its 

 wood is a little heavier, but is also stronger. The tree is not 

 so rapid a grower, and in maturity the forest is less dense, but 

 the individual trees are apt to be taller and their stems clearer. 

 A yield of 30 M board feet per acre at 60 years may be expected. 

 The tree has no dangerous enemies. 



Scotch Pine. (Pinus sylvestris.) This is the common pine of 

 Europe. It thrives on good soil, and makes a fair growth on 

 the poorest. It is especially vigorous when young. The wood 

 is practically like that of red pine, consequently sure of a mar- 

 ket in any form. A yield of 25 M board feet per acre at 50 

 years should be obtained from a plantation established under 

 fair conditions. 



Austrian Pine. (Pinus laricio.) A much heavier-set tree 

 than any of the others, and generally appreciated for its good 

 looks. The species is adaptable to poor soils, especially lime- 

 stone rocks. The stem cleans about as well as white pine. 

 The yield is somewhat less. 



Pitch Pine. (Pinus rigida.) The common pine of South 

 Jersey and of the mountain ridges in North Jersey. It is by no 

 means the valueless tree that many imagine. The wood is resin- 

 ous, but strong and fairly durable, and is in demand always for 

 construction lumber and box boards. The rate of growth de- 

 pends largely upon the soil. On poor sand it is naturally rela- 

 tivelv slow, but its great value is that it is highly fire resist- 



