May 1959 Journal then I had imagined at on the lane, stretch. Forest extends (Spine that is) in unbroken band several miles on either side in some areas. Trees are tall & well grown-seem spaced out moderately so that none are kneeling - they are not however sparse or scattered but more ordard like in spacing. Spruce trees end rather abruptly just beyond the confluence of the Kelly River. Should mention the tall stands of pepler, in some rine. Band of willows, Pepler, & Spruce in that side along geing from the water along the lower river. Spruce then drop out as mentioned. Willows & pepler continue - in some places occupying sides of upper terraces. Now along this stretch I thought there was some birch mixed in with the other deciduous elements. Tom didn't see this. After a long stretch in which the river valley narrows, more or less "U" shaped it again widens into a very broad area of almost rolling upland timber hype terrain. Unfortunately snow was still pretty thick here & I don't have a good