noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
thinning (forestry); periodic thinning
Forestry term for selectively cutting some trees to improve the growth of the remaining stand. Used as a noun or with する.
この森では定期的に間伐を行っている。
Periodic thinning is carried out in this forest.
間伐した木材はチップとし
Wood from thinning is used as wood chips.