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Record 1 2025-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
  • Ecosystems
  • Forestry Operations
  • Animal Feed (Agric.)
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.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
  • Écosystèmes
  • Exploitation forestière
  • Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)

Spanish

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