CONTENTS 



Page 



Introduction ' " 



The Forests of Maryland 10 



Extent and Importance of Forests 11 



Early Forest History 11 



Present Forest Conditions — Destinictive Agencies 13 



Injudicious Cutting 14 



Fires 14 



Grazing 



Tree Diseases 18 



Insect Injuries 18 



Fungous Diseases 19 



Important Timber Trees 20 



Native Forest Trees of JMaryland — list 20 



The Land Area of Maryland — table 24 



Principal Uses of the Forest 25 



Lumber 25 



Pulpwood 25 



Kailroad Ties 26 



Piling 26 



Cordwood 26 



Mine Props 26 



Tan Bark 27 



Staves and Headings 27 



Poles..- 28 



Shingles 28 



Lath 28 



Mine Ties 28 



Posts 28 



Export Logs 28 



Pinwood 29 



Special Uses of the Forest 29 



Willow Production, with Map 29 



Maple Sirup and Sugar 29 



Charcoal 30 



The Wood-Using Industries of Maryland 30 



