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sanitation cutting [1 record]

Record 1 2004-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
DEF

The removal of dead, damaged or susceptible trees, essentially to prevent the spread of pests or pathogens and so promote forest hygiene.

OBS

According to Terminology of Forest Science, Technology Practice and Products "sanitation felling" is a term used in the Commonwealth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
DEF

Coupe des arbres morts, endommagés ou vulnérables, essentiellement pour éviter la propagation des parasites ou des pathogènes et ainsi assainir la forêt.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Silvicultura
DEF

Corta selectiva de pies muertos, enfermos o mal situados en una masa forestal.

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