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APPLIED SILVICULTURE

Forest Regulation

Describe the concept of  “sustained yield” of forest products (specifically wood production). 

What are the different subdivisions used for forest management and how do they differ? 

What are 4 common methods of forest regulation and how are they applied? 

What are some issues and concerns for using these methods of forest regulation? 

            Area control 

            Volume control

            Working group control 

            Age class control