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PROTECTION FORESTRY [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
  • Silviculture
  • Pre-Fire Planning
DEF

The practice of forestry with the primary objectives of (a) conserving water supplies; (b) maintaining desirable streamflow; (c) increasing ground water storage; (d) preventing erosion and reducing sedimentation; (e) providing high quality water, and preventing pollution; (f) ameliorating adverse climatic conditions, especially wind.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
  • Sylviculture
  • Prévision des incendies
OBS

forêt de protection : [Forêt] dont le but principal est, plus que la production, la conservation des sols et du climat local.

Spanish

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