Photograph by E. D. Fletcher 



Will Encourage Spruce and Balsam. 



IN THE OLDER SECOND GROWTH STAND THERE IS A LARGE PROPORTION OF PAPER BIRCHES MANY OF WHICH ARE OF 

 OPTIMUM SIZE, FORM AND CONDITION. BENEATH IS A FINE UNDERSTORY OF SPRUCE AND BALSAM WHICH NEEDS 

 ONLY THE SUNLIGHT TO SPRING INTO RAPID GROWTH. THE PAPER BIRCHES ABOVE EIGHT INCHES AND THE YELLOW 

 BIRCHES AND MAPLES ABOVE TEN INCHES IN DIAMETER WILL BE REMOVED. 



