GEMET
General
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Environmental
Thesaurus
práctica de silvicultura
Definition

The farming of trees to ensure a continuing supply of timber and other forest products. Foresters care for existing trees, protecting them from fire, pests and diseases, and felling where trees are overcrowded or dying and when ready for cropping. They also plant new areas (afforestation) and replant felled areas (reafforestation).

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3444