Silviculture Flashcard

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Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) cut

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A form of culling in which less valuable trees of poor quality are harvested to allow remaining trees to grow larger.

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High grading

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The practice of harvesting the most valuable trees and leaving the rest.

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Board Feet

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A unit of measure for timber volume, representing a board that is 1 foot long, 1 foot wide, and 1 inch thick.

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Acceptable Growing Stock (AGS)

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Trees that continue to increase in value if provided more time to grow.

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Forest Management

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The practice of managing forest crops, stands, landowner goals/objectives, best management practices (BMP), and wildlife habitats.

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Clearcutting

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A logging practice where all trees in an area are cut down.

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Pulpwood cut

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Harvesting trees specifically for the production of pulp for paper.

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Salvage cut

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The removal of damaged or diseased trees to prevent further loss.

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Intermediate cutting

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Selective harvesting of trees to improve the growth of remaining trees.

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Sustainable forestry

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Forest management that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.