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    Question

    What is an ‘Improvement felling’ in the context of

    forestry?
    A The initial felling of a stand of trees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Selection felling based on tree health Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Cutting back of trees in alternate rows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Removal of less valuable trees in the interest of more valuable individuals Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Felling carried out mainly on dominant trees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    •Solution: d. Removal of less valuable trees in the interest of more valuable individuals •Explanation: Improvement felling is a forestry operation where less valuable trees are removed with the aim of allocating more growth space and resources to the more valuable ones, to improve the overall quality of the forest stand.

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