Seed tree silvicultural system
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Seed tree silvicultural system
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an even-aged silvicultural system in whichselected trees (seed trees) are left standing after the initial harvest to provide a seedsource for natural regeneration. Seed trees can be left uniformly distributed or in smallgroups. Although regeneration is generally secured naturally, it may be augmented byplanting. Seed trees are often removed once regeneration is established or may be left asreserves. [Ministry of Forests -- Government of British Columbia]
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