Fig. i. Dense Sprout Stand (Chiefly Chestnut Oak) Before Thinning. Note Fine Litter of 



Leaves, etc. 



Fig. 2. The Same Stand After Thinning. Note that the Tallest, Straightest, Most Thrifty 

 Trees in Each Group are left to Grow Larger. Also the Low, Clean-cut Stumps. 



Fig. 3. The Same in the Summer After Thinning. The Crown-cover on the Right-hand 

 Portion is Already Dense Enough; On the Left It is too Thin. 



A Part of the Forest on Mount Laureu Before and After Treatment, 



