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Now is an appropriate time for Rappahannock County farmers to consider planting forest trees or improving their farm timber stand.
This reminder came from T. R. Taylor, chairman of the County Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation (ASC) Committee, in the light of new emphasis being given forestry practices under the Rural Environmental Assistance Program (REAP).
According to the latest United States Department of Agriculture figures, 63 percent of the State’s land area is classified as forest lands. Only 45% of this land is well stocked. The report also shows that over 2 percent of the State’s farmland should be shifted from its present use and put into timber.
Funds appropriated by Congress for the REAP are apportioned to states based on the conservation needs.
“The State’s forested lands are a vital natural resource, and much of our marginal farm land and small acreages are not being properly utilized. Planting of these lands to trees will provide a sub
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