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Following is an explanation of the various size classes :- 

 Class 1 forms the oldest and largest size class, c.nd contains 

 specimens whose diameters, "breast high, 8.verage 10 inches or 

 more, and whose height will average 60> to 80 feet. 

 Class 2 is made up of trees v/hose average die^meters run from 

 8 to 10 inches and whose height will average a^hout 50 to 60 feet. 

 Class 5 is composed of the cordwood size and specimens of this 

 class everage about 4 inches in diameter and 40 to 50 feet in 

 height. 



Class 4 is sproutland on which the trees are not over 2 inches 

 in diameter end 10 to 15 feet in height. 



Class 4 is sproutland with scattered open areas which should be 

 planted so as to bring the land up to 100 percent production. 



Forest Types 

 The forest types of Barnstable County are entirely 

 different from tjrpes found in any other county in the State. 

 Following is a list of types and a brief description of each. 



White Pine - Although White line is well scattered all over 

 the Cape, nevertheless, it is not situated in any large tracts, 

 consequently, we have not been able to list it as a type.n There 

 are many large specimens and a few small stands of merchantable 

 pine. There are also areas of large fire killed pine, proving 

 that this type was one of the most important et one time. 



Osk - The Oak type covers 27% of the forest areas of Barnstable 

 County. It is the largest type of commercial importance found on 

 the Cape. It is made up of 80;^ or more or oak. There ere very 



