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TO HELP defray portions of the planting cost, Col. McNear has taken advantage of the Virginia Division of Forestry’s Pine Reforestation' assistance J program. Under this program, the Virginia Division of Forestry will reimburse Col. McNear $20 per acre. He will have an estimated $25 invested in the planting. (Estimated total per acre costs are $18 for spraying, $24 for State planting crew, and $3 for tree seedlings.)
In a few years these planted pines will give, an excellent winter cover and food supply to the wildlife. This planting will also improve future productivity of the forest and increase the value and beauty of this area.
If Col. McNear had chosen not to do this replanting, most of the ailanthus would have died during the next 10 to 15 years; based on the evidence of so few desirable seedlings on the forest floor, it would take nature 100 years to developa desirable forest.
Too often the landowners of Rappahannock County and the Commonwealth of Virginia have the attitude of “cut out and get out.” However, Col. McNear chose to reinvest* some of his returns from the sale of the locust to improve the forest.
The Virginia Division of Forestry is available to assist landowners with their forestry questions, problems and reforestation plans. Those interested in having the County Forester examine their property can contact Evan L. Sharp, Forester, Box 148, Madison, VA.D
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