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and then the dirt thrown in. The plants are set out with a dibble. 

 This method is comparatively sure according to results secured in 

 Ostergotlands with 1-1 pine planted in this way. Other species 

 such as 2-0 silver spruce, 1-0 beech, and 2-0 birch are planted by 

 this method. The method is very expensive as one man can only 

 dig 200 holes a day. Spacing the holes 1.5 meters apart, the cost 

 would be from 35 to 60 crowns per hectare. 



On Lowland and Overflow Sites 



The method that is used in planting up the lowland and over- 

 flow sites is the "mound method". This method consists in 

 building up a mound of earth and planting the plant in the mound. 

 The method is a very expensive one, but good results have been 

 obtained in using it. 



PROTECTION AND CARE OF THE YOUNG PLANTATIONS. 



It appears that the Swedish foresters experience some loss in 

 their plantings and therefore are compelled to replant in order to 

 secure a fully stocked stand. Ordinarily the plants must receive 

 some attention during the first 5 or 6 year period. 



Secondary species such as beech and aspen cause consider- 

 able trouble as they grow much faster than the pine and the 

 spruce. At times it has been necessary to clear out the beech 

 and aspen in order that the planted species be enabled to get 

 a good start. 



In localities where there are many rabbits and deer the 

 foresters, in order to protect their young plantations, have fenced 

 in the areas with a woven wire fence. For further protectipn 

 against rabbits the woven wire is placed in the ground to a depth 

 of at least 0.7 meters. 



In conclusion, the Swedish foresters find that they can secure 

 an income from their plantings. For example, a 40 year old 

 stand of alder which cost 282 crowns per hectare has produced 

 timber to the amount of 422 crowns per hectare. Plantings in 

 vSweden, then, are of importance as a source of immediate income ; 

 and furthermore they should be encouraged simply because of 

 economic reasons, mainly to provide for the coming generations. 



