Harvesting a mature stand in a series of partial cuts toward the end of the rotation. During this time, an even-aged stand reproduces in the shelter of the original stand. The final cut occurs when new trees are well established.
SHELTERWOOD CUTTING
Harvesting a mature stand in a series of partial cuts toward the end of the rotation. During this time, an even-aged stand reproduces in the shelter of the original stand. The final cut occurs when new trees are well established.
