woodlot

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

a tract of land left uncleared on a farm and used as a source of wood, and as a grazing area for cattle.

See: bush ((n.))(def. 2)

Quotations

1922

Here and there some wood-lot rang to the sound of an axe.

1945

A mixed lot . . . had come into Toronto by rail--gleanings from the wood-lots of "old" Ontario.

1965

In the area north of the Bay of Quinte we have a few such woodlots, which have been cared for over several years. . . .

2n.

a relatively small holding of forested land which is used as a source of wood for commercial purposes.

1951

We could hear the hollow ring of Dudley's ax from his woodlot a quarter-mile inland when we passed his cabin on our way to the river.

1954

After breakfast he took his axe and crosscut saw and put in the morning at the woodlot.

1963

The next 10 recommendations deal with . . . use of woodlot products, building of windbreaks and snow fences.