Seed Tree definition

Seed Tree means a regeneration method that involves the removal of a stand in one harvest except for well-distributed seed trees of desired species which are left singly or in groups to restock the harvested area. The seed step is utilized to promote natural reproduction from seed and to initiate the establishment of an even-aged stand. The removal step may be utilized to remove the seed trees after a fully stocked stand of reproduction has become established.
Seed Tree means a silvicultural system in which selected trees are left standing after the initial harvest to provide a seed source for natural regeneration;
Seed Tree. – means a mature ecologically suitable species tree of good form and vigour, capable of producing viable seed and is of sufficient height to provide dispersal of seed.

Examples of Seed Tree in a sentence

  • Seed Tree Cutting Specifications: Units # 3,4 • Maintain a maximum spacing of 45 feet between leave trees (measured between tree ▇▇▇▇▇) • Favored leave tree species in order: ponderosa pine, western ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇- fir, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ spruce, grand fir.

  • ST Seed Tree Areas In seed tree or shelterwood areas slash shall be removed within 8 feet of the bole of all trees left for shelter or seeding purposes.


More Definitions of Seed Tree

Seed Tree means a regeneration method that involves the removal of a stand in one harvest except for well-distributed seed trees of desired