Trees removed from Shelterwood System
Growth encouraged in Single- Tree Selection System
Growth encouraged in Shelterwood System
Trees removed from Group Selection System
Growth encouraged in Group Selection System
Growth encouraged in Clear- Cutting System
Trees removed from Single- Tree Selection System
Trees removed from Clear- Cutting System
Growth encouraged in Seed- Tree System
Trees removed from Seed- Tree System
New trees grow from old trees left to produce seeds
The majority of mature trees, but a few good seed- producing trees are left
The majority of trees are left to mature and develop
All the trees in a stand
Seedlings are planted or trees grow from seeds left behind or transported over from a neighboring stand
Removes certain trees in a way that will help seedling growth
Mature trees shelter and protect the new growth
Intermediate trees are left after thinning and small trees are not removed
Small groups of mature trees are harvested and intermediate trees are thinned frequently
Removed by considering each tree's merit; dead and diseased trees are also removed
