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<br />~,~y~,~ - .l~~,P« - 2 <br />.~ <br />-2- <br />Ability to reproduce 2lawrally: best reproduction is obtained under tree crowns, <br />Planting is possible, but impractical due [o low survival, slow growth and <br />often rocky soils, <br />Grazin,^, Use: The amount of grazinE is pretty much controlled by the density of <br />the crrnan cover, Grass will grow under crown canopies up to 60 percent, but <br />the use may be limited. ?Most of the type is used for grazing rather than ~,ood <br />production, On clayey soils grazing will cause mare erosion than where ttic so <br />soils are loamy or derived from sandstone. <br />hlana~ement Considerations: For commercial c,ood production rile type has little <br />value, Fence posts, fuel wood, Christmas trees and pinyon nuts are products <br />available, Investments in tl~c land to increase their production are of doubt- <br />ful economic Feasibility for the private ocmer, <br />Stands on clayey soils should have more restricted uses than soils that are <br />loamy or sandy because of erosion and sediment producing hazards. Fire pro- <br />tection is needed if the t}•pc is to be maintained, <br />i~:liere soils and slopes are suitable For alterctati~•c uses it may be cleared <br />for range, pasture or cropland uses, areas planned for clearing for other <br />uses must be [IZOroughly clieciced by soil scientists. <br />• <br />Because temperatures are milder where this type occurs than in other woodland <br />types the possibilities of developing recreation use should not be overlooked. <br />C <br />