exceeds that which can be realized from any other crop. 

 For example, one plantation in the lower Flathead Valley 

 yielded 900 trees per acre after 9 years which was in 

 total, far more revenue than could be realized from other 

 uses • 



Those contemplating Christmas tree production should 

 be aware of the many factors which affect the successfully 

 continued production of trees from either wild stands 

 or plantations. Among these factors are soil type, species 

 selection, care and culture , time of cutting, and cutting 

 procedures. The availability of markets should also 

 receive the concern of producers. There is a good 

 national market for Montana trees. However, t,o take 

 advantage of this, large tree shippers should be 

 contacted. There is a limited local market for trees 

 in individual communities. The market should be selected 

 in advance of tree-cutting to avoid over production 

 and/or waste . 



Assistance for culturing wild trees or establishing 

 plantations is available. The State Forester, through 

 the Federal Cooperative Forest Management Program, and 

 the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service 

 provide technical service to private landowners for 

 this purpose. The State Forester also maintains a 



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