DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Thinning a forest may change the
A
stand density
B
health of trees
C
growth of trees remaining
D
all of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In forestry, thinning is the selective removal of trees, primarily undertaken to improve the growth rate or health of the remaining trees. Overcrowded trees are under competitive stress from their neighbors.

Detailed explanation-2: -A crucial forestry tool This helps maintain the health and vigor of your forest. Thinning can reduce fire hazards, generate revenue, and increase the value of remaining trees. From an aesthetic perspective, thinning helps create a more open forest stand, which can also improve habitat conditions for widlife species.

Detailed explanation-3: -It’s called mechanical thinning. Along with prescribed burns and hand removal of forest debris, mechanical thinning is one of the Forest Service’s most important tools to reduce fire risk in our national forests.

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