Forest Conditions in Northern Ozarks of Arkansas 67 



use more of the individual trees which are cut, but can also 

 use (him. Hickory, and other species which otherwise would 

 not be used. In order to encourage the use 'of inferior species 

 and rloser utilization of better species the Forest Service spec- 

 ifics in Timber Sale contracts that all trees above a certain 

 diameter must be felled and paid for, even if they are not 

 la ken from the woods. There is possibly but one mill in this 

 region which is properly equipped to carry on conservative 

 lumbering, but it is reasonable to believe that there will be a 

 m irked improvement along this line in the near future. 



With the proper treatment the forests of this region 

 should become much more valuable in the production of hard- 

 wood timber than they have been in the past. The area is 

 naturally and typically forest land and only ,a small percent 

 can ever become valuable for agricultural purposes. In har- 

 vesting the present stand care must be taken in cutting so 

 that the more valuable species will be given preference, and 

 reproduction must be protected from fire before a second crop 

 can be assured. 



