the removal of trees to improve stand health by stopping or reducing the actual or anticipated spread of insects and disease -see stand improvement
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Source: Dictionary of Forestry (1998) published by the Society of American Foresters, 5400 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814-2198. Not for further reproduction.
Glossary Copyright: CAB International
Date of entry: 19/02/2009