Mr. R.L. McLurd and a group of his neighbors studying plans for management of this crop of shortleaf pines

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Title:
Mr. R.L. McLurd and a group of his neighbors studying plans for management of this crop of shortleaf pines
Description:
Transcribed from back: Farm Forestry Series by R.W. Graeber, Extension Forester. #257. 1929. Mr. R.L. McLurd and a group of his neighbors studying plans for management of this crop of shortleaf pines. This crop needs thinning. Farmers of this section have three or more markets for poles cut in thinning such timber: 1 - Firewood at home, 2 - Firewood to be sold in towns nearby, 3 - For making yarn spools manufactured at several Gaston County points. Mr. L.B. Altman, County Agent, is taking an active interest in promoting forest management among Gaston County farmers.
Topics:
Community and Extension
Forestry
Subjects:
Farm forestry
Forest thinning
Forests and forestry -- North Carolina
Tree crops
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
ua023_007-005-bx0014-010-055
Photographer:
Graeber, R. W. (Robert Walter), 1888-1967 more info on Graeber, R. W. (Robert Walter), 1888-1967 
Created Date:
Names:
North Carolina State College. School of Forestry more info on North Carolina State College. School of Forestry 
Location:
Gaston County (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs