This is some work that was completed in Northern Ontario doing Pre Commercial Thinning. Thinning jack pine which was aerial seeded by helicopter.

1. The following is a compilation of photos exampling past work quality Pre Commercial Thinning Experience

2. Work Explanation Area was aerial seeded by helicopter Density in most areas 13000 stems/hectare To be thinned to 6000 stems/hectare Jack Pine to be spaced 6ft apart Hard wood removed if competition with crop species will be evident Spruce species remain where primarily seeded Location: Spanish Forest, 2 1/2 hours north of Sudbury, Ontario

3. Equipment STIHL FS- 550 Clearing Brush Saw -Maintained by operator -Long term and short term repairs -Problematic trees may require felling bar

4. Thinning for Jack Pine Before Pre Commercial Thinning After Pre-Commercial Thinning Crop species selection, spacing, clearing competition

5. More thinned land in Northern Ontario

6. More thinned land in Northern Ontario (Cont’d.)

7. More thinned land in Northern Ontario (Cont’d.)

8. More thinned land in Northern Ontario (Cont’d.)