Slash, or slashings, is a forestry term that refers to coarse and fine woody debris generated during logging operations or through wind, snow or other natural forest disturbances.^[1] Slash generated during logging operations may increase fire hazard and some North American States have passed laws requiring that logging slash be treated.^[2] Logging slash can be chipped and used for the production of electricity or heat in cogeneration power plants.^[3]

In parts of the world where logging takes place on soft ground the branches and tops of trees can be used as part of the timber harvesting process to provide a track for forest machines to travel upon.^[4] Utilizing slash in this manner mitigates ground damage.

[edit] See also

• coarse woody debris

[edit] References

1. ^ About.com Forestry Terms
2. ^ South Dakota Code
3. ^ California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
4. ^ Managing Brash on Conifer Clearfell Sites, Forestry Commission

[edit] External links

• A Slash/Mulch site in Colorado

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