FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST MANAGEMENT
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Clear-cutting
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Seed-tree approach
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Shelterwood approach
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Selection system
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Detailed explanation-1: -A silvicultural system is a series of treatments applied to a forest stand to create target conditions. A given stand can be directed on many pathways, depending on management objectives.
Detailed explanation-2: -Uneven-aged Forests Larger trees need more room to grow and smaller trees need less. Since each age-class and corresponding diameter-class occupy the same area, there will be fewer big trees and many small trees. This situation describes an uneven-aged forest.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are many methods of timber harvesting, but selective logging is the most sustainable method of harvesting trees. Listed here are three common methods: Group selection, Clearcutting, and Partial harvesting. Each of these methods has its advantages, but there are also disadvantages.