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trients to a n^Wly developed forest. Full sunlight will allow the young trees to grow quickly competing only among themselves. Young seddlings just do not have much of a chance competing for sunlight and moisture if larger trees overtop them.
The total tree harvester requires a lot of acres of timber to keep it in operation; some areas of Rappahannock County will be steep, others will be rocky or have soil of low fertility—these areas should remain in trees; most of these areas should be planted. The total tree harvester could do much to increase the utilization and productivity of the forest of Rappahannock County and could do much to increase the much needed reforestation in much of the county. Thus it is my hope the landowners of Rappahannock County will use good judgement ' and planning when harvesting their timber.
Anyone wanting advice on their timberland or this type of harvesting should contact your County Forester, Evan L. Sharp in Madison—Phone 923-4587 in the evening or contact C. W. Jenkins, Chief Forest Warden of Rappahannock County.
Submitted by: Evan L. Sharp, Forester for Madison, Greene, and Rappahannock
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