The major types of thinning are:

Correct answer: C. All of the above

  • A. Mechanical
  • B. Selection
  • C. All of the above
  • D. Crown
  • E. Ordinary/low

Explanation

The principal thinning approaches include mechanical thinning, selection thinning, low or ordinary thinning, and crown thinning. They differ mainly in whether removal is guided by spacing, tree position or crown development.

Written and checked by , editorLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? [email protected]

Practise Silviculture

312 free Silviculture MCQs from Forestry, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Discussion

Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.

No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.

Exams that ask Forestry questions like this

Forestry is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

More Silviculture questions