The annual or periodic removal of trees (particularly the mature), individually or in small groups.
periodic harvest removal of trees (particularly mature trees), either singly or in small groups (as opposed to clearcutting, in which all trees are removed in a single operation).
Annual or periodic cutting of trees in a stand in which the trees vary markedly in age. The objective is to recover the yield and maintain an uneven-aged stand structure, while creating the conditions necessary for tree growth and seedling establishment. Differs from selective cutting, in which the most valuable trees are harvested without regard for the condition of the residual stand. Coupe de jardinage
Selection cutting is the silvicultural practice of harvesting a proportion of the trees in a stand.