A method for regenerating a site that involves the gradual removal of the residual stand in a series of partial cuts. A fundamental characteristic of the shelterwood method is the establishment of a new forest stand before complete removal of the parent stand.
the harvest of all mature trees in an area in a series of two or more cuts, leaving enough trees of other sizes to provide shade and protection for forest seedlings.
Removing trees on the harvest area by a series of two or more cuttings, so new seedlings become established from the seeds and in the protection of older trees.
a method of regenerating new, even aged stands by harvesting all mature trees in an area in a series of two or more cuts occurring within 10-20 years. One or more cuts leaves merchantable trees to provide shade and protection for the establishment of forest seedlings. The second or third cut, or final removal, removes the remaining mature trees to give the regenerated trees full sunlight.
Any regeneration cutting under the protection (overhead or side) of some old trees.
The method of regenerating trees underneath the canopy of older trees, which creates a two-aged stand. The environment for which the new stand starts to grow is partially shaded by the older stand, which allows certain species that thrive in a moderate amount of sunlight to flourish.
