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AVOIDABLE WASTE [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forestry Operations
DEF

The volume of timber left on the harvested area that should have been removed in accordance with the utilization standards in the cutting authority [which] does not include the volume of timber that could not be removed because of physical impediments, safety considerations, or other reasons beyond the control of the licensee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Volume de bois laissé sur le parterre de coupe, qui aurait dû être récolté conformément aux normes d'utilisation applicables [et qui ne] comprend pas le bois qui n'a pu être coupé en raison d'empêchements physiques, de considérations liées à la sécurité ou d'autres raisons indépendantes de la volonté du titulaire de permis.

Spanish

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