FORESTRY
FOREST PRODUCTS
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Question
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a type of pine tree grown in the south
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debris left over from a logging operation
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downward cutting motion
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Slash is logging debris left in the forest after a harvest. Sometimes it is called logging residue. Slash can serve a range of purposes. Nutrients in slash become available to plants as they decompose and also to animals that feed on the leaves, buds and twigs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Piling and burning is the most common method of slash treatment nowadays. However, some landowners are looking for alternatives to burning for various reasons. Pile burning can be challenging due to weather conditions or smoke restrictions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Clearcutting. Many large-scale logging companies use the clearcutting method to harvest timber. Shelterwood. Another common logging technique is the shelterwood system. Selective Cutting. 16-Sept-2020