By careful cutting and protecting the stand from fire, insects, and grazing by livestock, you should 

 be able to increase the growth of your woods up to as much as 400 board feet per acre each year. By 

 doing some thinning in winter and at other times when work is slack, you can improve your stand, pro- 

 duce wood for your farm needs, and increase the growth of the trees. On the basis of growth figures, we 

 have estimated that the medium-sized trees reserved on your tract will have a total volume of about 

 135,000 board feet 10 years from now. This will mean a considerable amount of money to you. 



The forester makes these recommendations for management to get the most cash from your wood- 

 lands: 



1. Cut the marked trees and sell all logs except those needed for lumber on your farm. 



2. Thin the thick groups of trees, and cut others of poor quality for fuel wood as needed on the 

 farm. 



3. Build the fence necessary to keep the livestock in the pasture and out of the woods. Your 

 black locusts will make excellent posts. 



4. Protect your woods from fire. 



5. Keep a record of the forest products you sell or use on the farm, to show how your timber 

 crop contributes to the farm income. 



With these practices in effect, your timber stand will develop satisfactorily and will pay off regularly. 

 Let us hear from you when you start logging, as we want to see the quality of your timber and the stand 

 being left. 



We feel sure that this is going to shape up as a splendid demonstration. The forester plans to spend 

 part of his time in the county and will be glad to work with you whenever you need his assistance. 



Very truly yours, 

 Sam Brown, County Agent. 

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