final cutting; regeneration cutting
Forestry term for the final harvest of mature trees, often followed by regeneration. Used in silviculture and forest management contexts.
The timing of the final cutting is determined by the tree species and stand age.
After the regeneration cutting, reforestation is carried out.
Compound of 主 (しゅ, 'main') and 伐 (ばつ, 'cutting, felling'). The term is a technical forestry word.