Chapter 11 Vocabulary

The managing of resource harvesting so that resources are not depleted.

• Resource management

• Maximum sustainable yield

• Ecosystem based management

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

A management system where the aim is to harvest the maximum about of a resource without reducing the amount of future harvests.

• Resource management

• Maximum sustainable yield

• Ecosystem based management

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-3

A management system where the goal is to harvest resources in ways that minimize impact on the ecosystems and ecological processes.

• Resource management

• Maximum sustainable yield

• Ecosystem based management

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Involves scientifically testing different management approaches in an area.

• Resource management

• Ecosystem based management

• Adaptive management

The result from the regrowth of trees that were mostly all cut at the same time.

• Uneven aged

• Even aged

• Clear cutting

Results from the regrowth of trees that were cut at different times.

• Even aged

• Uneven aged

• Clear cutting

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A method in which all of the trees in an area are cut at once.

• Seed tree approach

• Clear cutting

• Shelterwood approach

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

When small numbers of mature and healthy seed producing trees are left standing so that they can reseed the logged area.

• Clear cutting

• Seed tree approach

• Shelterwood approach

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

When small numbers of mature trees are left in place to provide shelter for seedlings as they grow.

• Seed tree approach

• Clear cutting

• Shelterwood approach

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

When only some of the trees in a forest are cut at once.

• Clear cutting

• Selection system

• Deforestation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5