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AMERICAN FORESTRY 



in the future forestry of the South. Even as far north 

 as southern Pennsylvania a large number of seedlings 

 are found in openings about mature trees and nearby 

 abandoned fields and waste lands are dotted with young 

 seedlings. 



The Shortleaf I'ine has a long tap root. This enables 

 the tree to obtain water from a considerable depth below 

 the surface. Even in cases of heavy drought the trees 

 do not suffer very much. 



The Shortleaf Pine is a companionable tree. One may 

 find small areas occupied by it exclusively, but in the 



AN ARMORED KNIGHT OF THE FOREST 



Part of the most northern stand of Shortleaf Pine in America. 

 Near Mont .'Mto, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. 



major part of its range it is associated either with hard- 

 woods or with other evergreen trees. Pitch Pine and 

 Scrub Pine are common coinpanions, and Loblolly Pine 

 is frequently associated with it upon heavier and rather 

 moist soil. As one approaches the Coastal Plains and 

 other low lying regions of the South the Longleaf Pine 

 is frequently associated with it. and at higher elevations, 

 White Pine and Table Mountain Pine stand by its side. 

 Many kinds of hardwoods such as oak, hickory, sassafras, 

 ash, and cherry are also frequently associated with it. 



A YOUNG SHORTLEAF STAND IX ARKANSAS 



This is an important timber tree, attaining sufficient size for 

 general forestry purposes, producing excellent wood, a good 

 resin yield and it is markedly adaptable to climatic and soil 

 conditions of the South -Atlantic States. 



EVEN-AGED MATURE SHORTLEAF PINE IN 

 ARKANSAS 



The Shortleaf Pine is a companionable tree and while one may 

 often find small areas occupied by it exclusively, in the major 

 part of its range it is associated with hardwoods or other 

 evergreen trees. 



