shelterwood
Overview
A method of regenerating an even-aged stand in which a new age class develops beneath the moderated micro-environment provided by the residual trees. The sequence of treatments can include three distinct types of cuttings: 1) an optional preparatory cut to enhance conditions for seed production; 2) an establishment cut to prepare the seed bed and to create a new age class; and 3) a removal cut to release established regeneration from competition with the overwood. Cutting may be done uniformly throughout the stand (Uniform Shelterwood), in groups or patches (Group Shelterwood), or in strips (Strip Shelterwood).
Invasive Listing Sources
No reference that we have lists this species as invasive in North America. This species is included for comparison to other species that are considered invasive.
Taxonomic Rank
There is no applicable taxonomy of higher classification for this subject.
References
Common Name Reference: Silviculture Terminology
Scientific Name Reference: Silviculture Terminology