selective cutting

Selective cutting is a sustainable forestry practice where specific mature or valuable trees are carefully removed from a forest while the remaining trees are left undisturbed. This approach helps maintain the forest's overall health, biodiversity, and structure. By only harvesting certain trees, it reduces environmental impact compared to clear-cutting all trees in an area. Selective cutting promotes continuous forest growth, protects habitat, and allows the forest to regenerate naturally, supporting both ecological balance and timber production over the long term.