Forest Terminology Explained

Glossary

While undertaking research, you or your students may come across some terms that may need explaining, so we have made it easy for you below. 

*FURTHER INFORMATION: The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (ABARES) has produced an "Australia's forests and forestry glossary" (2020) found here -
https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/forestsaustralia/glossary

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Joint venture

In agroforestry, it is typically an enterprise where the farmer provides land and routine maintenance of a stand, while an investor or forest company provide the trees, expertise and marketing opportunities.
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