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Mechanical thinning is:
Correct answer: C. Both (a) & (b)
- A. The trees to be cut or retained are chosen on the basis of a predetermined spacing
- B. Or pattern with little or no regard for their position in the crown canopy
- C. Both (a) & (b)
- D. None of these
Explanation
Mechanical thinning selects trees for removal or retention according to a predetermined spacing or pattern, largely ignoring their crown position. Therefore both statements describe it.
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