Lesson 6.01: Common Harvesting Techniques in Forestry

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Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to: Identify common harvesting techniques in forestry The above objectives correspond with the following Alabama Course of Study Objectives: ACOS 11Compare methods of harvesting timber, including seed tree cutting, clear cutting, selection cutting, and shelter wood cutting. Identifying common harvesting techniques in forestry..

Overview

Harvesting or logging is the key to forestry.  The best and most environmentally friendly silviculturalSilviculture is the scientific management of forests or the art and science of tree production. plans are executed through the proper use of logging.