Figure 2. — Forests add much to the beauty of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes. More than 400,000 acres in parks and lakeside strips have been reserved 



jrom cutting. {Photo courtesy Minnesota Conservation Department.) 



Figure 3. — The northeastern division, once heavily limbered with white pine, red pine, spruce, and fir, now supports extensive stands oj aspen with 

 intermingled softwoods. Lands are mostly level or gently rolling with numerous lakes and swamps in depressions. {Photo courtesy of Minm'sota 

 Conservation Department.) 



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