DCHP-3

patch logging

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a system of logging by which only patches of lumber in a stand are cut down, the surrounding trees being left intact to ensure natural reseeding of the cutover patch.

Quotations

1958
Often "patch" logging is carried out which ensures that surrounding standing trees will drop seed in remote areas requiring special attention.
1958
Unless patch logging is employed, so remaining stands can naturally reseed cutover areas, the fir is like a baseball pitcher whose throw can't quite reach the plate.
1963
The Illustration shows a "patch" logging operation.