. Bulletin (Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters), no. 46-50. Forests and forestry. 10 CLEARFIELD NURSERY HAS PECULIAR CONDITIONS The Clearfield State Forest Tree Nursery, like every other nursery, has certain conditions iiecnliar to itself, some of which are favorable,' while some are unfavorable. One of the rather unusual conditions at this nursery is the plaj^ue of deer. These animals have now be- come so numerous in this region that it is wholly impossible to raise anything that is not protected by deer-pi-oof fences. This situation affects the forest as well as the nursery. This
. Bulletin (Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters), no. 46-50. Forests and forestry. 10 CLEARFIELD NURSERY HAS PECULIAR CONDITIONS The Clearfield State Forest Tree Nursery, like every other nursery, has certain conditions iiecnliar to itself, some of which are favorable,' while some are unfavorable. One of the rather unusual conditions at this nursery is the plaj^ue of deer. These animals have now be- come so numerous in this region that it is wholly impossible to raise anything that is not protected by deer-pi-oof fences. This situation affects the forest as well as the nursery. This immediate neighborhood would still be benefitted immensely by reiilanting. Yet it is utterly futile to make such plantings. The deer eat the little forest trees almost as soon as these are set out. For this and other reasons, practically all the ti-ees grown at the Clearfield nursery are now shipped away, for planting in other State forests, or for use by private planters. The early plantings near the Clearfield nursery made m 1918 and 1914 with the first seedlings produced there, be- fore deer were so numerous, have grown thriftily. The red pine plantation then made opposite the ranger's house has now reached a height of 20 to 25 feet and is a beautiful sight. It is proof con- clusive of the value of forest tree planting. GOOD WATER IS ABUNDANT One of the favorable conditions at this nursery is the good supply of water that has been made available through the utilization of an old sawmill dam neaiby, and the of a pumping outfit and springier lines. Another favorable point is the fine shipping facilities. Clearfield is nine miles distant and Penfield seven. Four. Trees are transported by truck from the Clearfield nursery to the shipping points at Clearfield and Penfield 11 dilferent lines of railroads enter these two towns. They are the Pennsylvania, the New York Central, the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh, and the Buffalo and Susquehanna. Trees for shipment ni
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