Definitions for "HIGH GRADING"
to remove all mature, good quality trees from a stand and leave inferior species and individuals. High grading should be distinguished from even-aged management in which mature and immature trees are removed to aid regeneration.
The removal from the stand of only the best trees, often resulting in a poor-quality residual stand.
Discarding of fish that could have been sold, to make room for more valuable fish.
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High Seas