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Forestry 101

Forestry 101

Forestry 101

Learn more about forestry vocabulary and phrases.

Forestry is a specialized field of study and has its own vocabulary. As you become involved with the development and management of your woodland, you will often hear or read terms or phrases that might be unfamiliar. Understanding these terms and phrases will aid in talking with a forester, understanding technical forestry publications, and provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of your woodlands. 

Click below to read articles on some of the terms used in forestry.

Woodland Terms: Part 1

Woodland Terms: Part 2
 

Measuring trees

Measuring Trees

Determining the size of your trees is not difficult, and it is important information to know. A key part of determining tree size is knowing the tree's diameter.

Learn how to measure trees.

What is Silviculture?

A Virtual Primer of Forestry and Woodland Management.

Why Manage Your Forest?

Inventorying Your Woodland

Ecology of the Forest

What is Silviculture?

 Talking to a Forester

 

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Thomas Poe Cooper Building 730 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40546-0073