Collaborative forest landscape restoration program glossary. A glossary of common forestry terms 6 bole the main tree trunk. It is formed when sulfur dioxides and nitrogen oxides, as gases or fine particles in the atmosphere, combine with water vapor and precipitate as. Site class or site index measure of a forest sites productivity or its potential to grow timber, expressed in terms of the average height of the tallest trees at a. On this site, some key areas of forestry terminology are presented. It should be kept in mind, however, as other collections of terms and definitions, efis compilation of forestry terms does not by any means claim to be complete but under constant. Glossary for natural resource management usaid natural. Ministry of forests and range glossary of forestry terms in british. Compilation of forestry terms does not by any means claim to be complete but under. A glossary of common terms acre an area of land equal to 43,560 square feet or 0. Can you call anyone who works in the forest a forester. Accuracy is a general term which describes the degree to.
As a neutral forum, clear, agreed and multilingual terms are required for efficient communication and to avoid erroneous conclusions. Canadian forest service science and technology program, glossary of terms. Agroforestry the intentional act of combining agriculture and forestry to create integrated and sustainable landuse system. Terms used in timber harvesting and forest engineering. Active falling area the area within two treelength radius of where a faller or a mechanized falling machine is operating adverse gradeascending grade in the direction of travel. The objective of this publication is to provide a glossary of definitions for a broad group of terms used in forestry and in. A forest, ocean, or other natural environment viewed in terms of its ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Woodland owners and others who enjoy being in the woods hear many terms which may be unfamiliar at first. Aerial logging a logging system which fully suspends the logs such as done by helicopters or balloons. Andreas schuck, risto paivinen, tuomo hytonen and brita pajari. Collaboration or collaborative process a structured manner in which a collection of people with diverse interests share knowledge, ideas, and resources while working together in an inclusive and cooperative manner toward a common purpose. Allaged or unevenaged forest management management of a forest by periodically removing some trees from the stand.
There is a pdf version of this document for downloading and printing. This excludes, for example, fish and forestry products. This extension note provides a glossary of common forestry terms that will help you understand some forest management concepts and share your ideas with forestry experts. This fact sheet is designed to help the reader better understand some of the. Tfls typically combine public provincial crown land with private land and timber licences. A glossary of forestry terminology acre a land area of 43,560 square feet about 209 by 209 feet.
Browse and search thousands of forestry abbreviations and acronyms in our comprehensive reference resource. A process for continually improving management policies and practices by learning. In order to compare and combine data from different sources, it is important to use. Glossary of forestry terms forest investment associates. Glossary of forest management terms sustainable forest management. In discussing forest land management and everyday forest operations, you will often hear and read words and phrases that are unique to the natural resources professions. Browse the list of 3 111 forestry abbreviations with their meanings and definitions. Welcome to the glossary of terms used in timber harvesting and forest engineering, an online vocabulary tool of 1,026 terms related to forestry. This interactive investigation may give the user best results for herhis needs. Understanding forestry terms a glossary for private landowners in discussing forestland management and everyday forest operations, you will often hear and read words and phrases that are unique to the natural resources professions.
A sum of the basal area when used with the number of trees within a given forest can aid in determining. Compilation of forestry terms and definitions european forest. A glossary of common forestry terms 3 biltmore stick a large rulertype instrument that is used to measure the diameter at breast height dbh and log height of timber in order to estimate board foot volume. Forestry is the science or skill of growing and taking care of trees in forests. Fra 2020 reporting has been adapted both in terms of scope and reporting. Carrying capacity the maximum number of healthy wildlife that a given habitat or area can support without degradation of the habitat. Forestry is a major employer in bc yet few people outside of the sector understand the differences between the different job titles and designations. Glossary of forest management terms forests ontario. Glossary of forest terms age classage classa distinct aggregation of trees originating from a single natural disturbance or regeneration cutting. The national forest service library provides information services, access to ejournals and bibliographic databases, current literature alerting services, and a full range of document delivery and ill services to forest service employees. Forestry dictionary available society of american foresters. It draws up the list of terms and definitions used in the scientific, technical and commercial treatment of the forest, from regeneration to harvesting.
The purchase of the controlling interest or ownership of another company. The glossary is available for download as a pdf file here. Also, there are more definitions of selected forestry terms in. Glossary of forestry terms the word forest organisation.
Pdf compilation of forestry terms and definitions researchgate. Forestry is a science and various actions we perform in forests to process, preserve and manage our forests. Glossary of forestry terms as with any profession, forestry has its own vocabulary. July 2012 fm1 glossary of forest management terms additional forestry terms, with supporting photographs, are defined in a glossary available within the water quality portion of the n. Glossary of terms aesthetics forest value, rooted in beauty and visual appreciation, affording inspiration, contributing to the arts, and providing a special quality of life afforestation the establishment of forest trees by planting or seeding an area not previously forested agroforestry a cultivation system combining agriculture and forestry where trees and crops are. Suggest additional entries to this bibliography here acknowledgements to gillian petrokofsky for contributing to this bibliography. Glossary of forestry terms published by forestry canada, pacific and yukon region revised 1993 pdf version created november 2000 a previous version of this glossary originally appeared as an appendix to managing your woodland. Forestry and wildfire glossaries of terms colorado state.
List of all most popular abbreviated forestry terms defined. Forestry dictionary available april 19, 2017 add the dictionary of forestry to your library of resources. Pdf on jun 12, 2002, andreas schuck and others published. This list of terms and definitions should result in better communication among people involved in forest engineering. Forestry terms and definitions abiotic the nonliving components of the environment, such as air, rocks, soil, water coal, peat, plant litter, etc. Also included are links to the society of american foresters dictionary of forestry, a csfs kids glossary and the national wildfire coordinating groups glossary of wildland fire terminology. Forestry meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. The objective of this publication is to provide a glossary of definitions for a broad group of terms used in forestry and in forest engineering, with an emphasis on harvesting. Aesthetics an individuals appreciation of the forest landscape for its unique and varied components without regard to its utility or monetary value. Forestry terms jeff martin l ike any other profession, forestry has many special terms and abbreviations. Glossary of urban forestry terms for citizen foresters. Forestry terminology certain forestry terms can be deceiving. Acid soil a soil having a preponderance of hydrogen ions over hydroxylions in the soil solution.
Glossary 99 reclamation the reconstruction of the landscape in which a mine operated in order to make it possible for the landscape to be once again safely used for other purposes. Merger is the fusion of two or more companies or merger is a combination of two or more companies into a single. Not to be confused with cable systems which use cables and supports. Amalgamation when two or more separate companies join together to form one company so that their pooled resources generate greater common prosperity than if they remain. Forestry terms whats in a name professional forestry terms. The canadian forest service promotes the sustainable development of canadas forests and the competitiveness of the canadian forest sector. A glossary for private landowners woodland owner notes. The following is a glossary which defines terms used in mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers of companies, whether private or public acquisition when one company is taking over controlling interest in another company. Forestry definition and meaning collins english dictionary.
It also includes various degrees of processing for different commodities. Terms in nys envirothons glossary learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Commonly measured in square inches or square feet urban forestry. Site an area considered in terms of its environment, particularly in reference to the type and quality of vegetation it can support. You will also encounter some common terms that have special meanings when applied to forestry. Fra 2020 terms and definitions food and agriculture organization. This fact sheet is designed to help the reader better understand some of the terminology associated with woodland management. A glossary of common terms acre an area of land equal to 43,560 square feet or. This publication provides an overview of forestry terms. Words that appear in italic type are defined elsewhere in this glossary.
Compiled by leading specialists representing the wide variety of forestry disciplines, this is a concise resource that anyone who works or studies in the field of natural resources should keep handy at all times. But as you hear and use these terms, their meanings will also become familiar. Basic glossary of terms commonly used in the world trade. The terms and definitions propose here are derived from more than 1500 dictionaries, glossaries and encyclopedias. If youd like to reproduce it on your website, just drop us a line happy to help. Allowable cut volume of wood that can be cut during a given period without.
Unbroken solid rock, overlain in most places by soil or rock fragments urban forestry. The normal or gaussian distribution has the pdf given in the following equation and is. Glossary of forest engineering terms forest operations. Following is an alphabetical list of terms used by the colorado state forest service and other forestry organizations. Advanced regeneration trees that have become established naturally under a mature forest canopy and are capable of becoming the next crop after the mature crop is removed aerial photogrammetry interpreting information from aerial photographs. Access road a temporary or permanent road over which timber is transported from a loading site to a public road. Glossary of mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers wikipedia.
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