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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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understocked


When the volume per unit area of standing timber in a forest stand is below the optimum level to meet the desired objective (timber, wildlife, etc.).
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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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