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desirable,” said Dean. “We must reforest pine at an accelerated rate to offset the deficit revealed in the most recent forest survey. We are harvesting 15% more pine timber than we are growing, ’ ’ cautioned Dean.
To keep pace with the demands of the paper and lumber consuming public, Virginia’s reforestation efforts should be doubled. “Furthermore,” said Dean, “Virginia’s forest oriented industry i&our second largest industry and is dependent upon the forests for its supply of raw material. If we are to maintain a healthy economy, we must grow the timber required.”
“Not to be overlooked is the wildlife aspect of tree planting,” reports Dean. “I am pleased that the landowners have shown so much interest in the autumn olive seedlings produced at our nurseries. Autumn olive is a highly desirable shrub for many species of wildlife. Over 335,000 autumn olive trees have been planted in Virginia in the past several years and 300,000 plants will be available for landowners this coming winter. Also, continued Dean, o
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