THE FOREST TREES. — 43 


ditions. Usually the question will be of heavier or lighter cuttings. 
t the same time, marking affords an opportunity to favor the species 
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DIAMETER BREAST HIGH—INCHES. 

AGE—YEARS. 
DIAGRAM 10,—Diameter at breastheight of Longleaf, Cuban, and Loblolly Pine on a basis 
of ages 
tion of the forest is such that the question of favoring one species is 
of minor importance. In most cases the urgent requirement is to 
secure the return of pine to waste pine lands. 
