Forestry and Agriculture Concepts

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to forestry, agriculture practices, sustainable techniques, and environmental impacts as discussed in the lecture.

Clear Cutting

A method of timber harvesting in which all trees in a forested area are removed in a single cutting.

Deforestation

The complete removal of an area of forestry, and using that area for some other use such as agriculture or settlements.

Silviculture

The practice of manipulating forest vegetation to control forest establishment, composition, and growth to meet the objectives of the forest owner.

Reforestation

The renewal of trees and other types of vegetation on land where trees have been removed.

Sustainable Yield

The amount of a renewable resource that can be taken without reducing the available supply.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

An effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices.

Selective Logging

The practice of only harvesting certain trees from the forest instead of clear-cutting.

Salinization

The process where salts remain in the soil after water evaporates, which can make soil toxic to plants.

Aquaculture

The cultivation of aquatic organisms in controlled aquatic environments for any commercial, recreational, or public purpose.

Overgrazing

Occurs when too many animals feed on a particular area of land, causing loss of vegetation and leading to soil erosion.