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A Complete Natural Resource Glossary
This glossary is a compilation of terms used by forest scientists.  It covers terms associated with the management of  timber, wildlife and fisheries, recreation, rangeland, water, soil, land, and mineral resources of the National Forest System Lands. It should help the private timber owner as well.....

50 Essential Forestry Terms
Here are 50 terms essential in understanding the language of forestry and related forest resource sciences.....

A Complete Logging and Timber Harvesting Glossary
A glossary of terms used by the logging and timber harvesting trade......

A Chainsaw and Timber Felling Glossary
Essential terms for the chainsaw user and tree faller......

A Forest Products Glossary of Terms
I have compiled a list of terms that seem to be the most confusing when talking to landowners about forest products.  This glossary should help you with basic terms associated with forest products....

A Tree ID Glossary of Terms
Here is a list of terms that will help in identifying trees from flowers, leaves, bark, and twigs.

Essential Wildfire Terms
Provided is a list of terms that are used by firefighters and scientists who study wildfire.

A List of Recommended Forestry Terminology Sites
I have found many good sites on the Internet that provide glossaries on various forestry disciplines.  Here is a listing of the better ones...

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