Clearcutting or clearfelling is a logging operation in which (nearly) all trees in a selected area are harvested. There is no agreed upon minimum area that constitutes a clear cut, but typically, areas smaller than 5 acres would be considered "patch cuts". The reasons for clearcutting can range from optimizing the regeneration of a forest (explained below) to to clearing land for other uses to taking every tree worth any money. Reasons for clearcutting rather than selection cut include:
regeneration
Some tree species do not grow well in the shade of larger trees.
logging costs
it is easier to move logs and logging equipment in an open clearcut than among standing trees.
ownership
loggers and land owners just have to agree on the boundaries of the clearcut, rather than agreeing on which trees are cut and which are left.
stand damage
Residual trees can be injured (often fatally) in the removal of the other trees.
2006-12-20 08:25:20
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answer #1
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answered by The Answer Man 5
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In forest harvesting, it is where you cut down everything
in an area rather than selectively cutting only those trees
of a certain species or age. Harder for the forest to recover,
cheaper to get out the logs, leads to erosion and changes
in the species inhabiting an area. Sort of ugly too. But it
is cheaper.
In other areas, you could make the logical extension.
2006-12-20 08:26:27
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answered by farmer 4
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Clearcutting or clearfelling is a method of timber harvest in which all trees in a selected area are cut.
2006-12-20 08:26:48
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answered by Anjalee 2
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Which is Clear, & WHich can B Cut & Pasted if Needed
2006-12-20 08:22:25
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answered by Reasoner.. 2
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The obvious method?
You're going to have to give more background than that.
2006-12-20 08:23:15
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answered by Linkin 7
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The easies solution..The solution with the fastest method..Easiest to use..s
2006-12-20 08:22:10
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answered by Anonymous
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