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HARD MAST [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Ecosystems
- Forestry Operations
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hard mast
1, record 1, English, hard%20mast
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hard mast consists of hard-shelled seeds that have a relatively long "shelf life" and are typically high in fat, carbohydrates, and protein. These characteristics make them a food source that is both high in energy content and available well into the winter months. 2, record 1, English, - hard%20mast
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fruits, nuts, and seeds of woody plants are called mast when referring to their use by wildlife for food. Hard mast refers to nuts and seed and soft mast refers to fruits and berries. 3, record 1, English, - hard%20mast
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Écosystèmes
- Exploitation forestière
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fruits secs de la paisson
1, record 1, French, fruits%20secs%20de%20la%20paisson
proposal, plural masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Ecosystems
- Forestry Operations
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- soft mast
1, record 2, English, soft%20mast
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soft mast is fleshy, perishable fruit that is often high in sugar, vitamins, and carbohydrates. It is usually not available in great quantities in winter months. 2, record 2, English, - soft%20mast
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fruits, nuts, and seeds of woody plants are called mast when referring to their use by wildlife for food. Hard mast refers to nuts and seed and soft mast refers to fruits and berries. 3, record 2, English, - soft%20mast
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Écosystèmes
- Exploitation forestière
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fruits charnus de la paisson
1, record 2, French, fruits%20charnus%20de%20la%20paisson
proposal, plural masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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