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Rpf, emeritus professor of forestry, humboldt state university forestry department. Glossary of terms used in timber harvesting and forest engineering, genesis timber environmental services. World bank glossary forestry terms english the world. Pdf compilation of forestry terms and definitions researchgate. World bank glossary forestry terms english abstract. This fact sheet is designed to help the reader better understand some of the.
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