Terms and queries about forestry and the tree crop
The period of time from when a forest is planted to when it is harvested. The first rotation refers to the first period that a treecrop has been grown on a particular area of land. The second rotation refers to the second period that a treecrop has been grown on a particular area of land. Second [...]
Generic term for harvested logs or trees with round form, often referring to smaller logs.
A log suitable for manufacturing sawn timber.
The process of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, thereby reducing the total concentration in the atmosphere. Living trees sequester carbon through photosynthesis. Carbon can be stored in biomass such as trunks, branches, leaves, and roots.
Establishing, growing and tending forest crops.
An area of trees with homogeneous yield.
The number of trees normally expressed as 'stems per hectare' i.e. the number of trees per hectare.
Number of standing live stems per hectare.
The net payment to investors for a stand of trees. Normally expressed as $/hectare.
Removing trees within a stand to promote growth from the remaining crop.