staddling

uncountable

The marking of saplings to remain when thinning a forest

Japanese Meaning

森林の間伐時に、残す若木に印を付ける行為

Before the crew began thinning the stand, they completed the staddling to indicate which saplings should be left.

作業班は林分の間伐を始める前に、残す幼木の標示を済ませ、どの木を残すかを明確にした。

Sense（1）

The marking of saplings to remain when thinning a forest