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Forest Management

  1. Generally, the practical application of scientific, economic, and social principles to the administration and working of a specific forest area for specified objectives. [source: DCNR State Forestry Resource Management Plan, Glossary of Terms: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/sfrmp/glossary.htm]
  2. The manipulation of trees and forest stands to meet landowner objectives. [https://www.uwsp.edu/natres/nres743/Definitions/Forest_management.htm]