Clearfelling

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Clearfelling is the process where every tree is taken in a logging operation. The effect on the environment is massive especially in erosion prone country. Production forests practising monoculture often use this method of harvesting the timber. Experience World-wide has shown the need to preserve riparian strips on watercourses. Devoid of trees, many areas denuded in this fashion quickly deteriorate.

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