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Fig 13. — The growth and value of pine are increased by repeated thinning. The trees 

 removed can generally be used or sold profitably for firewood, treated fence posts, or 

 small timber. A, Before thinning. Fifteen overcrowded trees (shaded trees to be 

 cut). B, The same stand five years after tbinning. Six larger and more valuable trees 

 (shaded tree to be cut). 



