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Which term refers to the theory and practice of creating, conserving, and managing forests?
Which term refers to the theory and practice of creating, conserving, and managing forests?
- Pollarding
- Lopping
- Forestry (correct)
- Silviculture
What does silviculture pertain to?
What does silviculture pertain to?
- Establishing and developing forests
- Conserving and managing forests
- Cutting off branches to produce new shoots
- Raising forest crops (correct)
What is pollarding?
What is pollarding?
- Establishing and developing forests
- Cutting off branches to produce new shoots (correct)
- Conserving and managing forests
- Raising forest crops
What does lopping pertain to?
What does lopping pertain to?
Which tree species has pollarding been widely adopted on in the Kashmir Valley?
Which tree species has pollarding been widely adopted on in the Kashmir Valley?
Flashcards
Forestry
Forestry
The science and practice of managing, conserving, and creating forests.
Silviculture
Silviculture
The practice of cultivating and managing forest trees for various purposes.
Pollarding
Pollarding
The art of repeatedly cutting off branches of a tree, typically at a specific height, to encourage the growth of new shoots.
Lopping
Lopping
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Study Notes
Forestry Practices
- Silviculture refers to the theory and practice of creating, conserving, and managing forests.
Tree Management Techniques
- Pollarding is a technique that involves cutting back trees to the trunk or a framework of branches to promote a dense head of foliage.
- Lopping pertains to the removal of branches or stems from trees, often for pruning or thinning purposes.
Application of Pollarding
- Pollarding has been widely adopted on the Chinar tree (Platanus orientalis) species in the Kashmir Valley.
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