40 THE WOODLOT. 



FIGURE 6. 



Diagram of Stand in Hartford County, Conn. 



Mixed hardwoods 25 years old, 3 to 5 inches in diameter, and 30 feet in height. 

 This is a case where the fact that nearly all the trees are of comparatively equal 

 health and vigor, but of unequal value, slightly modifies the method of improvement 

 cuttings. White Oak 3 is already partly suppressed and should on that account be 

 cut. But Red Maples 2 and 3, though dominant trees, are cut because each is crowd- 

 ing two White Oaks which are still vigorous enough to respond quickly to release 

 from the Maples. In each case the two White Oaks will ultimately be more valuable 

 than the Maples which would have suppressed them. 



