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:r- .] ■;■! ; .■ . trict Forester in charge of timber management for the Charlottes* Ville district. Oak lumber prices are about the same with slight increases in some sections and with the demand somewhat stronger. Pulpwood prices have increased about *1.00 per 160 cubic foot pulpwood unit or $ .80 per standard cord, Mr. Witter also stated.
What does this mean to the average timberland owner? Should he sell now? The answer is yes, if his timber is mature and ready for cutting. It is urged by the Virginia Forest Service that every timberland owner consider his timberland seriously before selling at this time. World War II brought heavy drain on our timber supply, in fact the cutting of desirable species was greater than the growth. The forests of Virginia cannot stand another cutting as heavy at this time. Before taking advantage of the present price increase every timberland owner should consult the Virginia Forest Service and determine first if his
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