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. You will also encounter some common terms that have special meanings when applied to forestry. This publication lists and defines more than 150 forest resource terms to help you in conversing with others about forestry matters and in making informed decisions about your forestland.

This glossary is organized alphabetically. To find a definition, please click on one of the following letters:

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Other Woodland Owner Notes Available:

Extension Teletip Messages on Forestry, Wildlife, and Forest Products
A Guide to Information About Forest and Wildlife Management
Where to Go for Forestry Assistance
Financial Incentives for Forest Management
Measuring the Volumes of Standing Trees with A Scale Stick
A Consumer's Guide to Consulting Foresters
Forest Soils and Site Index
Economic Analysis of a Reforestation Investment
Reforestation of Southern Pine
Timber Sales Agreements
Wild Turkey Management
Deer Management
Thinning Pine Stands
Producing Firewood from Your Woodlot
Site Preparation Methods and Contracts
Steps to Successful Pine Plantings
Plant Trees and Wildlife Cover Under the Conservation Reserve Program
Longleaf Pine Straw Production
Before You Sell Your Timber . . .
Growing Shiitake
Liability and the North Carolina Landowner
Maintaining the Forestry Exemption Under the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act
Enrolling in North Carolina's Forest Stewardship Program
Restoration of Wetlands Under the Wetlands Reserve Program
A Landowner's Guide to Working With Recreationists
Understanding Forestry Terms
Forest and Wildlife Stewardship
Forest Stewardship: Planning for Beauty and Diversity

Prepared by
Mark A. Megalos, Forest Resources Extension Specialist
James B. Kea, Area Specialized Agent, Forest Resources

Published by
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

Distributed in furtherance of the Act of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914. Employment and program opportunities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.

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