METHOD OF VALUING GROWING TIMBER. 



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The 9th Table shows the same particulars as Table 6, till 9th table. 

 the trees are 28 feet hi^h, after which the distance is in- 

 creased froia one fourth to one thud of their height. 



The 10th, nth, and 12th Tables show the annual increase lOth, 11th, 3c 

 in boles of 24, 32, and 40 feet long, and the difference of ^^^^ tables. 

 their increase at the same ages. 



To these tables succeed comparative statements, showing Comparison of 



the number of feet contained in boles of different lengths, ^^''^^"^ difter- 



* ' ent lengths. 

 when the trees are 60 years old, by which it appears, that, 



if cut down at that age, the longest boles are not the most 



profitable to the growers of timber. 



And I have added the valuation of the plantations before 

 alljijided to, with remarks on them. 



Having finished my introductory remarks, I conclude, 

 and aip. Sir, 



Your very humble servant, 



CHARLES WAISTELL. 



Tables respecting the Growth of Ttmber^ 



Calculations, showing every fourth year, from 12 to 100, Tables respect- 

 the progressive annual increase in the growth of trees, '"g^he growth 

 and gradual decrease in the rate per cent per annum, that 

 the annual increase bears to the whole tree. 



The whole height of the trees is taken to the top of the 

 leading shoot, and the girt in the middle ; but no account 

 is taken of the lateral branches. 



If trees increase 12 inches in height and 1 in circumference 

 annually, their increase will be as follows, viz. 



TABLE 



