Forests Glossary Definition (English)
Windthrow Defined
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"A natural phenomenon of gale or hurricane force winds that every year blow over hundreds of acres of trees in uncut stands and along cut block boundaries and road allowances. Windthrown timber that is not salvaged can also create a fire hazard and can produce habitat conditions that increase the risk of insect epidemics."
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