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Record 1 2010-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

A dead limb in the crown of a tree that poses a hazard to the feller.

OBS

It may still be attached to the tree or it may be severed and caught on the other branches.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Grosse branche morte restée accrochée dans la cime d'un arbre et qui représente un risque prononcé pour l'abatteur.

OBS

Le matelot ou faiseur de veuve peut être encore rattaché à l'arbre ou être coincé dans les branches environnantes.

Spanish

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