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| a distinct aggregation of trees originating from a single natural event or regeneration activity; one of the intervals into which the age range of trees is divided for classification or use; a grouping of trees (e.g. a ten-year age class) used in inventory or management |
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| a stand of trees composed of a single age-classin which the range of tree ages is usually within 20% of the rotation length |
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| the act of renewing tree cover by establishing young trees naturally or artificially (note: regeneration usually maintains the same forest type and is done promptly after the previous stand or forest was removed) |
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| the progeny that comprise a new age-class being established through an act of regeneration; may be true seedlings, seedling sprouts, stump sprouts, or root suckers |
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| in even-aged silvicultural systems--The period between regeneration (establishment) of a stand and final harvest. |
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| a cutting procedure by which a new age class is created; major methods include: clearcutting, seed-tree, shelterwood, and selection |
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| a planned series of treatments for tending, harvesting, and re-establishing a stand (note: system is named for the regeneration method used) |
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| a stand with trees of two distinct age classes separated in age by mor than 20% of the rotation length |
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| a stand of trees with three or more distinct age classes either intimately mixed or in small groups |
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| the establishment of a forest or stand in an area where the preceding vegetation or land use was not forest |
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| the reestablishment of forest cover either naturally (by natural seeding, coppice, or root suckers) or artificially (by direct seeding, or planting)--note: reforestation usually maintains the same forest type and is done promptly after the previous stand was removed |
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