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Figure 14. — The growth and value of timber stands 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 pines. Fifteen overcrowded trees. 5, Trees to be cut in thinning a stand of 

 northern hardwoods (shaded trees to be cut). 



