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Selective Harvest

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Definition: SELECTIVE CUTTING - The periodic removal of individual trees or groups of trees to improve or regenerate a stand.
SELECTION SYSTEM -Uneven-aged silvicultural system in which single or small groups of trees are periodically selected to be removed from a large area so that age and size classes of the reproduction are mixed.
SELECTION THINNING -Removal of dominants that have exceeded the diameter limit prescribed, in favor of smaller trees with good growth form and condition. This will promote conversion to a selection forest.

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