The fundamental objectives of thinning are:
Standard tree classification is:
Dominant tree: Including all trees which form the upper most leaf canopy and have their leading shoots free. These are usually sub-divided into:
Dominated trees (d) is:
Suppressed trees (S) is:
Dead and Moribund trees (m) include:
Diseased trees (k) including those which are infected with parasites to such an extent that their growth is seriously affected or that they are a danger to their neighbours:
The major types of methods of thinnings is:
Low thinning or ordinary thinning is:
The standard grades of ordinary thinning is:
Crown thinning or high thinning is:
Selection thinning is:
The classes of trees are removed in selection thinning:
Mechanical thinning is:
Free thinning is:

Thinnings is:

A. A felling made in an immature stand fox the purpose of improving the growth and form of the trees that remain, without permanently breaking the canopy
B. Cutting made in immature stands in order to stimulate the growth of the trees that remain and to increase the total yield of useful material from the stand are termed thinnings
C. Both (a) & (b)
D. None of these

Correct Answer: Both (a) & (b) ✔

Last Updated: May 24, 2024