68 THE WOODLOT. 



FIGURE 20. 

 Diagram of Stand ix Norfolk County, Mass. 



Mixed young growth on neglected land. Gray Birch and Pitcli Pine retarding 

 the germination and growth of White Pine and Cedar. Gray Birch, 5 to 7 inches in' 

 diameter, 30 to 35 feet in height. Pitch Pine, 8 inches in diameter, 35 feet in height. 

 As the Pitch Pine and the Birch are of little value except for fuel, they should be cut 

 to release the yoimg crop of White Pine and to allow further reproduction. White 

 Pine germinates well in plenty of light, and with the reproduction already well 

 started there is no need of leaving any of the obstructing overwood for cover. Only 

 the scattered old White Pines w^hich are furnishing the seed need be spared. 



