OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

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GENERAL FORESTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Selective cutting differs from clear cutting in that selective cutting:
A
Increases surface runoff and erosion
B
Only removes a few trees
C
Takes out all the trees
D
Reduces the risk of forest fires
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Selective logging is a more ecologically sustainable practice than clear-cutting, which entails removing all trees at the same time. The idea behind selective logging is to maintain an uneven or all-aged forest of trees varying not only in age, but in size and species as well.

Detailed explanation-2: -Both harvesting methods are selective in nature, but selection cutting limits the number of trees harvested to keep the ecosystem in place and to allow younger trees to mature. Selective cutting refers to the practice of cutting down only the best trees.

Detailed explanation-3: -Selection cutting is a harvesting method designed to create an uneven-aged or all-aged stand structure by harvesting single trees or small groups of trees.

Detailed explanation-4: -Selective logging is the removal of selected trees within a forest based on criteria such as diameter, height or species. Remaining trees are left in the stand, as opposed to clearcutting where all trees are felled.

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