Thẻ ghi nhớ: Cam 18 - Forest management in Pennsylvania, USA | Quizlet

forest management

the process of planning and controlling the use and conservation of forests

low-use wood

wood that has low economic value in traditional markets

bioenergy

energy produced from biological materials such as wood

timber

wood prepared for building or commercial use

stand

n. an area of forest where trees share similar characteristics

regeneration

the natural or assisted process of new tree growth

sustainable forest management

managing forests in a way that maintains their health and productivity long term

economic value

financial worth

traditional timber markets

markets that sell high-quality wood for construction or furniture

wood energy markets

markets that use wood to produce heat, electricity, or fuel

yield

the amount of material produced

combustion

the process of burning to produce energy

incorporate into

include as part of something larger

liquid fuels

fuels in liquid form such as ethanol or gasoline

forest health

the overall condition and resilience of a forest ecosystem

vulnerable to

easily harmed by something

pests and pathogens

harmful insects and disease-causing organisms

invasive plants

plant species that spread aggressively and harm native ecosystems

disease outbreak

a sudden increase in disease cases

resilience

the ability to recover from damage or stress

structural diversity

variation in tree species, sizes, and layers within a forest

foliage

leaves of a plant or tree

Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) Cut

a method of removing poor-quality trees to improve forest growth

Salvage Cut

removal of damaged or diseased trees to protect forest health

vigorous trees

strong and healthy trees

manage the spread

control the expansion of a problem

Shelterwood Cut

a harvesting method that encourages new tree growth under mature trees

mature forest

a forest with fully grown trees

two-tier forest

a forest with two age layers of trees

improve long-term quality

enhance quality over an extended period

compete for growth

struggle for access to resources

leave a legacy of

result in a long-term consequence