Thinning

• Flagging tape
• Marking paint
• Paint guns
• Waterproof kraft paper

Flagging Tape Photo courtesy of Bailey's	Use flagging to plan your harvest, marking leave and take trees. Flagging comes in bright colors made of vinyl, photodegradable plastic or biodegradable wood fiber. Often sold in cartons containing 12 rolls. 2004 price range: $0.50-$3.
Marking Paint Photo courtesy of Bailey's	Bright colors and resistance to soaking into bark make these paints useful in marking trees for forest treatment. Aerosol and brush on. 2004 price range: varies depending on size of container and whether aerosol or not, $2-$30.
Paint Guns Photo courtesy of Bailey's	For fast, efficient marking of trees use a paint gun. 2004 price range: $9-$100.
Waterproof Kraft Paper Photo courtesy of Bailey's	Sheets of Kraft paper can be placed over slash or burn piles to keep them relatively dry until the pile can be burned. These non-toxic, water-resistant, clean-burning sheets make starting your fire a snap. Sold by the roll or pallet. 2004 cost range/roll: $18-$40.

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