94 WESTERN YELLOW PINE TYPE 



While grazing does not bring large returns in itselt — 5 to 10 

 cents per acre per annum — it deserves consideration as a second- 

 ary source of income since it can be practiced in connection with 

 forestry. After suitable reproduction has been secured cattle 

 and horses will do Uttle damage to the young trees, and even 

 sheep may be allowed to graze the area as soon as the trees get 

 •more than 10 feet high. 



Titles. — Land disputes are rare within this type because the 

 boundary lines are plainly marked and there have not been 

 many changes of title since the Federal Government issued 

 patent. For land of level or gently rolling character the mile 

 square section system of subdivision is ideal. Furthermore there 

 has been little excuse for slipshod work in surveying so that yel- 

 low pine land is generally well marked and accurately subdivided. 

 Likewise the record of transfers is generally free from the con- 

 fusion that is found in the archives of the counties which have 

 been settled for 50 years or more. 



