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Chapter Four Forest Management I s timber a sustainable resource? Is it renewable or nonrenewable ? These are very important questions facing the timber industry today. When dealing with forested land, foresters and landowners alike need to decide how the resource will be managed. Some may opt to simply harvest the forest for immediate use. erosion: when soil or rocks are worn away by water, wind, or ice. nonrenewable resources: natural resources that are not replenished over time; these exist in fixed, limited supplies. renewable resources: Words to Understand

Others may formulate a plan to preserve and manage the natural resources in the forest.

natural resources that are replenished naturally over time. sustainable: able to be kept at current levels.

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