Module 7.2

Question 1

timber-
harvesting technique that
cuts all trees in an area
* Very damaging

Answer 1

Clear-cut

Question 2

timber-
harvesting technique that
cuts only the highest value
trees; remaining trees reseed
the plot
* More environmentally
sound
* Used in temperate forests

Answer 2

Selective harvesting

Question 3

timber-
harvesting technique that cuts all
but the best trees, which reseed the
plot and are then harvested
* More environmentally sound
* Used in temperate forests

Answer 3

Shelterwood harvesting