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English: Harvesting Objectives

Logging is, of course, the only way to implement

objectives that focus on the generation of revenue

from timber production. However, it is also a key step

in the development of other management goals. For

example, if you wish to create new forest stands,

whether they are single-species plantations or

mixed-species multi-age natural stands, harvesting is

generally necessary to create the appropriate site

conditions (available sunlight, reduced competitive

vegetation, bare mineral soil) for the establishment

and growth of new seedlings. The type and amount of

regeneration will significantly depend on the

harvesting method that is employed. Similarly,

harvesting is necessary if you want to alter stand

structure, shapes and boundaries to create desirable

aesthetic patterns.