Free-to-grow

The growth stage at which regenerating trees have sufficiently outcompeted surrounding vegetation and can be re-entered into the Forest Resource Inventory.

Full-tree Harvest

Limbs and crown are removed after taking the tree off site.

Natural Disturbance Emulation

Choosing the silvicultural system (clearcut, shelterwood, selection) that best imitates natural disturbance patterns for a given forest type.

Non-Timber Forest Products

Products such as maple syrup, mushrooms or herbs that can be collected from forests without removing trees.

Private Land

Land owned by individuals.