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Fig. 1.— Mature stand of western yellow pine. Reproduction and intermediate sized trees 
practically absent. Some large trees should be reserved from cutting to insure a seed 
supply. Lassen National Forest. 
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Fig. 2. — A heavy stand of mature trees left "n a timber-sale area in the sugar pi 
accordance with the practice of several years ago. A heavier cutting would ha\ 
more favorable for reproduction. Sequoia National Forest. 
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