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A harvest system in which all marketable trees in a stand are harvested at the same time
what is clear cutting
Harvest system in which individual trees are removed based on certain features
what is single-tree selection cut?
A forest management practice in which a portion of the trees are removed from a stand to allow more room and sunlight for the remaining trees
What is thinning?
The number of years between cuts on a particular forest area
what is a cutting cycle
Tree species that refer full sun to reproduce and grow
what is shade intolerant?
A harvest system in which small groups of trees are marked or removed
what is group selection cut
Refers to species of trees that can reproduce and grow inn shade
what is shade tolerant?
The number of years between the time a tree or stand is cut and when it is replaced by another harvestable tree
What is rotation time?
A harvest system in which all mature trees are removed in a series of two ti three cuts over a period of two to six years. Mature trees are left to provide shade cover
What is a shelterwood cut?
A harvest system similar to a clear cut except a small number of mature trees are left as a source of seeds
what is a seed-tree cut?
A forestry term referring to an area of forest that is managed as a single unit
what is a stand?