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67 – Silvicultural Systems

01.17.2022 by shannon // Leave a Comment

Shannon's Lumber Industry Update · 67 – Silvicultural Systems

Tree Farming is Silviculture

Silviculture is essentially the farming of trees. But it pays attention not just to the forest and the most sustainable way to harvest it but also the surrounding ecology. The system of cutting used can effect all the flora and fauna in an around the concession and the silviculturalist must be able to pivot and adapt their system in response to all of these factors.

Types of Silvicultural Systems

The different systems can be used to promote equal age forests or unequal aged stands of trees.  Moreover the silvicultural system employed can help to promote a specific species or the opposite and hinder development of a species.

  • Equal Age Forest Stands
    • Individual Selection Method
    • Group Selection Method
  • Uneven Age Forest Stands
    • Shelterwood Systems
    • Clear Cutting
    • Seed Tree Method

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