FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST MANAGEMENT
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____ :thinning of a forested area by removing smaller, lesser quality trees which may hamper the growth of trees used in commercial settings.
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Intermediate cutting
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Pulpwood cuts
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Pre-commercial thinning
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Salvage cuts
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The effects of thinning indicate a reduction of density and a trend towards an increase of growth rates at tree level for a short time after thinning. Biomass and volume show similar or smaller values when compared to unthinned stands.
Detailed explanation-2: -Forest thinning: Partial removal of trees is used for a variety of commercial and non-commercial purposes, including reducing competition among closely spaced stems in young stands to accelerate growth of remaining trees and reduce flammable vegetation (“fuels”).
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