Title: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various forest harvesting methods.
Course: Forestry Management, Advanced (18502-II) > Section: Using Forestry Best Management Practices (BMP) to Harvest Timber Products

Description should include advantages and disadvantages for methods including, but not limited to,

- clear-cut
- seed tree
- shelterwood
- selection
- sanitation
- salvage.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is lightning a problem with the seed-tree method of harvesting?
- When is clear-cutting the only practical method?
- Why must caution be used in selecting trees for single-tree selection?
- What is the Virginia Seed Tree Law for clear-cutting?