A striking sNample of neglect whore the tree hail a weak criiteh. It split, of course; 

 the remaining half can still be saved 



A Klanng cuse of improper treatment. Note how the bark has grown, and liow the 

 tree has broken the band, that would girdle it 



In the case of an owner desiring to place his timber product on tlie m;irket, 

 they make estimates of the amount standing on the tract, its kind and quality, 

 and report upon the exact amount it is possible to cut without inflicting damage 

 to the tract. They also make forest maps showing the character, quality and 

 location of the timber trees upon a tract, so that the owner, at ail times, has a 

 perfect knowledge of just how many trees he has, their size and condition, and 

 the possibilities in case the need of cutting arises. 



There are times when the judicious removal of certain trees in wooded tracts 

 is absolutely necessary to the proper development of those remaining. This 

 "thinning," if done in rlie proper manner, is productive of good results in many 

 ways, among which may be mentioned the following: 



(1) The remaining trees are given the opportunity of better and quicker 

 development. 



(2) The forest all through takes on a hcakhier, more vigorous growth. 



(3) The natural beauty of the forest is increased by allowing individual trees 

 to show their characteristics. 



(4) The "thinnings" themselves becojiie a source of income. They not 

 onlv pay lor the work e.\pen(led upon the tract but in many cases yield a hand- 

 some profit, besides Increasing the production of wood in the forest to a great 



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extent. Cases arc on record where the thinning of a fotcsc, as done by the Davcy 

 experts, has raised the production of wood in the forest 40 per cent. 



It takes years of study and practical experience to do this work correctly — in 

 fact, it took their specialist twenty years to master it alter lie had become a 

 graduated forester. Such work should never be entrusted to incompetents, as 

 the damage one man can do in a day takes years to overcome. 



They either personally supervise the thinning of wooded tracts, marking 

 every tree to be cut, and bringing their own men to do ihc work, or, if the dis- 

 tance is too great, prepare plans of the tract and indicate on it each tree to be 

 removed. If desired, they place the "thinnings" on the market and dispose of 

 them to the best advantage. 



Another branch of their service includes the planting of forests, preserves, 

 estates and nurseries. Their experts know just what trees to plant and how such 

 plantings should be made. They send competent men to superintend the work, 

 and exercise a personal supervision over the tract until all the trees are firmly 

 established. 



They will be pleased to enter into communication with those contemplating 

 large plantings of every kind. Their expert advice will save years of waiting and 

 much money that is often injudiciously expended. 



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