seed tree

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English

Noun

seed tree (plural seed trees)

  1. (forestry) A tree selected to produce seed for reforestation, especially a superior tree left standing at the time of cutting.

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References

  • Stokes, Bryce J.; Ashmore, Colin; Rawlins, Cynthia L.; Sirois, Donald L. 1989. Glossary of Terms Used in Timber Harvesting and Forest Engineering. Gen. Tech. Rep. SO-73. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Dept of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 33 p.. [1]
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