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the wood had grown in the past 22 years. That is, the 
lot was cut over 22 years ago and the greater part removed. 
75 per cent. of $4938 = $3703.50 
$3703.50 + 35 (acres) = $ 105.80 increase in value 
per acre. 
$105.80 + 22 (years growth) = $4.80 which represents 
the yearly increase in value per acre for the 22 year LEE 
period, a 
The second example of yearly increase in value per 
acre is without doubt more representative of what the 
average woodlot in Tompkins County is doing in the way of 
added growth. In the first example the soil was fertile 
and the trees were young and consisted of rapid growing 
species. In the second example the soil was Volusia silt 
loam and the woodlot was in ordinary condition. 
Rate of Increase Growth of the Woodlots 
in Tompkins County. 
The question that arises here is : <At what rate are 
the woodlots of Tompkins County increasing by added growth ? 
Will the average woodlot provide enough wood to constantly 
supply the needs of the average farm ? To our Imowledge, 
no work of any value has been done in New York State to 
determine the probable increase in the growth of our 
farm woodlots. It would seem that such a determination 
would be of value to the farmer. Other states have done 
something along this line. The strength of the soil and 
