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EXPLOITANT FORESTIER [2 records]

Record 1 2008-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

A contractor, generally on felling and primary conversion work.

OBS

The term, originally uncomplimentary, is said to have originated with irregular railroad gangs operating at cut rates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation forestière
CONT

L'exploitant forestier achète en général les bois sur pied au propriétaire, soit de gré à gré, soit par adjudication, puis les exploite et les vidange. Il peut ensuite vendre les produits à un industriel local ou assurer lui-même une première transformation (sciage).

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

A natural or legal person engaged in the use of forest resources.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Personne physique ou morale qui se consacre à l'exploitation des ressources forestières.

Spanish

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