Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-12-30
Call the Timh.S.

The season for cutting the winters sup
ply of frewood having arrived, suggestion
or two as to economy of fuel and preserva-
ton of timber may not be out of place. If
hands are sent into the woods TO cut fuel
without explicit instructions, they will, in
all probability destroy large amount Of
valuable timber. OF what would be such in
few years. They should be directed to cut
out the old, deeaying trees for fuel, or such
are dead or diving and manifestly unf,
for timber of any sort. The owner would do
well to GO and see to it himself. and take
care that fine trees should not be cut for
fire-wood. There is generally an abundance
of timber in every body Of forest that is fit
for naught but fuel, aud the thrifty trees
would fare all the better from having the
cumberers Of the ground removed and thus
lie; in the high, and air TO them. TheI
branches would have more room to spread
and grow, and the Young would the sooner
develop into saleable material An old half
dead oak that is worthless as timber. makes
excellent hre-wood and its employment; for
that purpose, while matter Of economy in
fuel, Is benefit to the surrounding trees
that are Of some value for other uses. The
whole Of the forest land Of the farm should
be gone over. cutting out the ill-shaped and
worthless trees Of whatever species for fuel,
and making more room for the rest Such
a course, while it might cause one to travel
a little further for his annual supply Of fuel.
would save many a dollars worth of salea-
bic timber. improve the appearance of the
woodland. open II up to the passage of
sled or a wagon To any part, bring into
reach vast stores Of mould and leaves that
Ought TO be utilized in the Improvement OF
the culiiyahle land, makes one better ao-
quainted with the timber resources Of his
farm, break up many "yarmints." den.
and make the forcs, a bette and safer range
for hogs and other stock. Il IS therefore,
a very economical step in more WAYS than
one and i, is step that all should begin
to take IN time. II is shameful TO sec the
frightful loss of good timber that many
men every wear entail on themselves in con-
sequence Of their disregard Of this one salu-
,ary preoautiou. They 90 in among the
yery best OF their oak OF hickory timber
timber that Is nov commanding. and will
always command 4 good price-cut and
slash away right and left till several acres
are entirely denuded. making unsigh,ly gaps
IN the forest, and perhaps after all. leaving
third Of the wood on the ground 10 TO; and
waste. This too while they have an album
dance Fl, for nothing bat to burn. and which
will never profit them a cent unless 50 utiliz-
ed The time has come when people should
begin TO economist in the use Of timber.
and tina; which is valuable should be given
a chance 10 grow. lfyou have good timber
Of any sort purchaser will come after
While. He j. already abroad in the land
seeking the best Pine OAK. ash. hickory,
walnut. maple, poplar, gum, beech, "A nd
other sorts. are all in demand As the saw
forest, as ne. discoveries are made, all tim
bers will be sought after. Therefore We
advise YOU 10 begin TO economist in time.
and a. YOU must have fuel. Gull out that
which is ft for nothing else and leave the
valuable trees TO be converted into money
al some future time. f-RHrai NessoHyer.