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Forestry

Shagbark, Shellbark OR White Hickory (Hicoria ovata) A tall forest tree up to 1 20 feet high. Known at once by the great angular slabs of bark hanging partly detached from its main trunk, forced oflf by the growth of wood, but too tough to fall. Its leaves are 8 to 14 inches long, with S to 7 broad leaflets. The wood is very light in color,close-grained, tough and elastic. It makes an excel- lentbow;is the best of fuel. A cubic foot weighs 52 lbs. Dak. to Maine and south to Miss.