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THE FOREST 



essential. Even with the greater use of cement, the demand 

 for timber will increase. 



Review. — What is a forest? Forestry? In what sense is a forest 

 a crop? On what general factors does the value of a forest crop depend? 

 Name some of the forest products. How may man produce a more 

 profitable forest than nature often does? What do you say about the 

 timber value of trees standing alone? What is aboriculture? Silvi- 

 culture? Farm forestry? What are some of the large values or benefits 

 of forests? What is the nature of the forests in your neighborhood? 

 What kinds of trees dominate them? 



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437. A forest of paper bamboo. 



