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Site Preparation
A forest activity to remove unwanted vegetation and woody material, and to prepare the soil for reforestation.
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forest floor
A layer of accumulated dead organic material, consisting of partially or fully decomposed leaves, needles, twigs, etc., at the surface of a forest soil.
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Skid Trail
Temporary path used to skid (transport) felled trees to the logging deck.
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agroforestry
The intentional act of combining agriculture and forestry to create integrated and sustainable land-use system.
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silvopasture
Silvopasture is a form of agroforestry that combines trees with forage and livestock production.
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Soil erosion
Process by which soil particles are detached and transported by wind, water, and gravity to a downslope or downstream location.
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access road
A temporary or permanent access route.
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aesthetics
An individual's appreciation of the forest landscape for its unique and varied components without regard to its utility or monetary value.
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Alleycropping
The planting of rows of trees and/or shrubs (single or multiple) at wide spacing, creating alleyways within which agricultural crops or horticultural crops are produced.
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bedding
A site preparation method using special equipment to form soil and forest litter into a ridge six to 10 inches high and 3 to 4 feet wide, on which tree seedlings are planted.
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