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FREE-TO-GROW [2 records]

Record 1 1992-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
DEF

The condition of a forest stand when it is established and acceptable for entry into the productive timber land base. The stand must meet these criteria: minimum stocking, desired species composition, minimum height development, and freedom from competition that impedes growth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
DEF

Se dit d'un peuplement à la fin de la période d'implantation ou d'installation, quand on peut le compter dans les formations productives. A cette fin, le peuplement doit satisfaire aux critères suivants : (1) posséder une densité relative minimale; (2) posséder une composition voulue; (3) avoir atteint un développement en hauteur minimal; (4) ne plus craindre la concurrence végétale qui empêche la croissance.

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
CONT

For a seedling to be classed as free-to-grow its leader must be well above the surrounding brush and not likely to become threatened at any time in the foreseeable future.

OBS

Source: Wood, CFS Information Report 0-X-355, p. 6.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture

Spanish

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