Cutting trees you planted can be tough for anyone, but you make up your mind that it must be done. The easy part is taking down trees that have problems. Trees that are straight, unforked, with nice crowns can be a problem, though. Crown position is also important. These two trees are intermediates with sunlight only from above. The dominant and co-dominant trees around them are superior and faster growing. The intermediates slow growth on the better trees by impeding crown growth and by taking up root space. Look at your trees critically and be willing to cut well formed trees, too, when they are under-performing. Study that thumbnail photo. The slowdown on this tree began four seasons ago. These trees will make great firewood!
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