: These strips act as buffers that prevent soil erosion and runoff.
: Technicians may "strip" the old sod or use deep vertical mowing (verticutting) to remove the aging organic matter. old mature strip
: Loggers harvest trees in narrow strips rather than clearing a whole area (clear-cutting). : These strips act as buffers that prevent
The phrase "" is most commonly used in the context of landscape rejuvenation and forestry management , specifically referring to the process of harvesting or clearing older, "mature" sections of land to encourage new growth. old mature strip