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Controlled burning depicts:
Correct answer: C. Both (a) & (b)
- A. It is sometimes recommended for plantations as for natural regeneration to put a controlled ground fire through as soon as possible
- B. As a fire protection measure where the fire risk is great, as often with chir pine
- C. Both (a) & (b)
- D. None of these
Explanation
Controlled burning is used both to prepare or assist regeneration and to reduce hazardous fuel where fire risk is high, notably in chir-pine forests. Therefore, statements (a) and (b) are both valid.
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