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wolf tree [1 record]

Record 1 2015-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
DEF

A vigorous tree, generally of bad growth form, that occupies more growing space than its value warrants, so harming or threatening to harm, potentially better neighbo(u)rs.

OBS

Generally a predominant or dominant with a broad, spreading crown.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
DEF

Arbre trop branchu et occupant plus d'espace que n'en justifie sa valeur sylvicole.

Spanish

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