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1. www.ncforestry.org › education › education-materialsGlossary of Forestry Terms | North Carolina Forestry

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   Apr 11, 2024 · A buildup of easily ignited leaves, pine straw, branches and trees on the forest floor. Group Selection (a) The removal of small groups of trees to regenerate shade-intolerant trees in the opening (usually at least 1/4 acre); (b) a specific type of selective cutting. Gymnosperm A plant whose seeds are not enclosed in flowers.

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     Ch:1 | Introduction to Forest Creation Series | Forest Creation Tutorials | English

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3. content.ces.ncsu.edu › understanding-forestryUnderstanding Forestry Terms: A Glossary for Private ...

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   3 days ago · FORESTRY — The science, art, and practice of managing and using trees, forests, and their associated resources for human benefit. FORWARDER — A machine, usually self-loading, used in the harvesting process for hauling a log completely off the ground from the stump to a landing.

4. www.treehugger.com › types-of-forests-definitionsTypes of Forests: Definitions, Examples, and Importance

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   Nov 30, 2022 · A forest is an ecosystem dominated by trees. According to the parameters established by the FAO, an area must cover at least half a hectare, or about one and a quarter acres, to be considered a ...

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   What is a forest with an open canopy?

   • " Woodland " is often just another name for a forest. Most of the time, though, geographers use the term to describe a forest with an open canopy. The canopy is the highest layer of foliage in a forest. It is made up of the crowns, or tops, of trees. An open canopy allows full sunlight to enter the woodland, limiting shade and moisture.

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   What is considered a forest?

   • A forest is an ecosystem dominated by trees. According to the parameters established by the FAO, an area must cover at least half a hectare, or about one and a quarter acres, to be considered a forest. The trees in the area must also be able to grow to heights above 16 feet and have a canopy that covers at least 10% of the sky.

   Types of Forests: Definitions, Examples, and Importance - Treehugger

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   What is considered a forest if there are no trees?

   • Although a forest is usually defined by the presence of trees, under many definitions an area completely lacking trees may still be considered a forest if it grew trees in the past, will grow trees in the future, or was legally designated as a forest regardless of vegetation type.

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   What is the difference between open canopy and closed canopy boreal forests?

   • Open Canopy Boreal: Also known as lichen woodland, open canopy boreal forests occur at higher latitudes and have lower species diversity. Closed Canopy Boreal: Found at lower latitudes, closed canopy boreal forests have richer soil and denser tree stands that allow little light to reach the forest floor.

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6. www.in.gov › files › fo-Role_of_Forest_OpeningsIndiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry

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   Indiana State Forests have been shaped by various natural and human-caused disturbances. Openings in the forest canopy occur both naturally and as the result of human activities. Natural events include fire, storms, insects, floods and drought. Native Americans used fire and other methods to create openings to attract wildlife and grow crops.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glade_(geography)Glade (geography) - Wikipedia

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   Glade (geography) A glade in a montane forest in the Olympic Mountains. An alder glade along the Elwha River. Artificial clearing in Börnste hamlet, Kirchspiel, Dülmen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In the most general sense, a glade or clearing is an open area within a forest. [1] [2] Glades are often grassy meadows under the canopy of ...

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9. forestlearning.edu.au › about › forest-terminologyForest Terminology Explained - Forest Learning

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   Forest Carbon Stock. Forest carbon stock is the amount of carbon that has been sequestered from the atmosphere and is now stored within the forest ecosystem, mainly within living biomass and soil, and to a lesser extent also in dead wood and litter.

10. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › woodlandWoodland - National Geographic Society

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    Oct 19, 2023 · " Woodland" is often just another name for a forest. Most of the time, though, geographers use the term to describe a forest with an open canopy. The canopy is the highest layer of foliage in a forest. It is made up of the crowns, or tops, of trees. An open canopy allows full sunlight to enter the woodland, limiting shade and moisture.