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removed whenever possible. The following list of oaks, in which the 

 least valuable occur first in the order, will give an idea of what species 

 should be cut: Black Jack, Chinquapin, Yellow, Scarlet, Post, Chest- 

 nut, White. Pignut should be given the prefei'ence over all the oaks 

 except White, Chestnut, and Post. 



In deciding what seed trees should be left, the value of the species 

 and the condition of the tree should have the most weight. Every 

 encouragement should be offered Tulip-tree, that it may again become 

 prominent in the composition of the plateau forest. No Tulip-trees 

 should be cut. 



PROTECTION OF THE FOREST. 



A systematic effort should be made to prevent fires. It is recom- 

 mended that the Universit}^, besides making every effort to create a 

 sentiment against forest fires, should be vigilant in extinguishing 

 them. An arrangement with the logging contractor is practicable, 

 requiring him to employ men to fight fires, when necessary — the men 

 to be paid by the University. 



Danger from windfall should be kept in mind in marking trees on 

 southerly slopes, where the soil is shallow and exposure to wind is 

 greatest. 



A more careful inspection of the property is necessary to prevent 

 the illegal cutting of timber. It should be insisted upon that all 

 applications for cutting privileges be considered by the forester. An}^ 

 violation of this rule should be treated as theft. 



THE PLAN IN OPERATION. 



The plan of management outlined under " Management of the 

 Sewanee Forest" was accepted by the University, and in May, 1900, 

 the Bureau of Forestry, cooperating with the University according to 

 the terms of Circular No. 21, sent employees to Sewanee who marked 

 for cutting the timber in Block I. 



A logging contract for the coves was made, which required that the 

 following rules be observed: 



1. Only marked trees shall be cut. 



2. All marked trees shall be cut, unless a reason satisfactory to the inspector is 

 given for leaving them. 



3. Except in case of hollow or dote, no stumps higher than one foot above the 

 ground shall be cut. 



4. Care shall be taken not to injure young growth while felling, cutting, or haul- 

 ing the timber. 



5. Aa much as possible of each tree shall be cut into logs two inches longer than 

 the lengths called for by the mill. 



6. The logs cut shall be well butted, and hauled to the mill. 



7. Every effort shall be made to extinguish any fire which may be seen. 



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