ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES 



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the rotation that trees in a selection stand are completely 

 freed from shading by taller trees. Analyses of the growth of 

 individual trees show marked contrasts between those grown 

 in evenaged and unevenaged stands. 3 (See Figs. 38 and 39.) 



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Age in Years 



FIG. 38. 



Diagrams showing the diameter growth based on age of two hemlock trees 

 of approximately the same age and size growing on the same site. Tree A 

 grew under conditions prevailing in an unevenaged stand. Tree B grew under 

 conditions prevailing in an evenaged stand. For the first 50-60 years of its 

 life tree A was overtopped. 



Much of the difference in opinion as to the relative pro- 

 duction of evenaged and unevenaged stands arises from unfair 



