DENDROLOGY

FOREST ECOLOGY

FOREST MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of cutting removes injured, diseased, or insect-infested trees leaving only healthy trees?
A
sanitation cutting
B
liberation
C
thinning
D
removal of undesirable trees
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In forestry and silviculture, a sanitation harvest or sanitation cutting is a harvest of trees for the purpose of removing insects or diseases from a stand of trees. Sanitation harvesting is used to prevent the diseases or pests from spreading to other nearby trees.

Detailed explanation-2: -Deforestation is the intentional clearing of forested land.

Detailed explanation-3: -Related to sanitation (salvage) cutting. Sanitation means the promotion of hygiene and the prevention of disease and other consequences of ill health relating to environmental factors; Salvaging means the lawful and controlled removal of reusable materials from solid waste.

Detailed explanation-4: -Treatment methods include tree spraying or injection of fungicide into the truck, branches, or soil. Changes in your tree care routine can help to control disease and prevent recurrence. Your tree disease treatment professional can outline pruning, feeding, and watering habits that will protect your trees.

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