Wood removed would be for land clearing, fuelwood, or aesthetic purposes. Such forest land is usually associated with agricultural, recreational, or residential nonforest uses but may be associated with industrial or commercial uses as well. Examples of such nonforest uses include cropland, home sites, camping areas, and farmsteads. The ecological character of the forest remains intact, i.e., the understory has not been removed or altered enough to preclude forest succession or replanting. The practical application of scientific, economic, and social principles to forest property.
Emphasis is placed on preharvest planning to enhance and protect forest-based resources.
Authorized under the 1990 Farm Bill, the program is based on national guidelines but is set by individual states. The science, art, and practice of managing and using trees, forests, and their associated resources for human benefit. Type is determined on the basis of species plurality of all live trees that contribute to stocking . The extent to which fuel will burn is largely determined by the amount of water in the fuel. Fuel moisture is a dynamic variable controlled by seasonal, daily and immediate weather changes.