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second growth

n.
Trees that cover an area after the removal of the original stand, as by cutting or fire.
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second growth

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secondary growth

n
(Botany) natural regrowth of a forest after fire, cutting, or some other disturbance
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sec′ond growth′


n.
the plant growth that follows the destruction of virgin forest.
[1820–30]
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Noun1.second growth - a second growth of trees covering an area where the original stand was destroyed by fire or cuttingsecond growth - a second growth of trees covering an area where the original stand was destroyed by fire or cutting
forest, woods, wood - the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
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The woods on either side were primeval, which are more easily penetrated than woods of the second growth, and we had no great difficulty in carrying our canoes through them.
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Possibly, he was in a state of second growth and recovery, and was constantly assimilating nutriment for his spirit and intellect from sights, sounds, and events which passed as a perfect void to persons more practised with the world.
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This material was believed to be representative of typical production of these species and was classified as old growth or second growth according to information obtained from the suppliers.
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Scientific studies by Oregon-based organizations demonstrate that Tongass forests clearcut in the 1950s, which have since regrown as "second growth," can meet timber demand while leaving old growth standing.
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"It definitely shows the promise for second growth."
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The second Growth Fund investment will help provide the working capital required to manage the firm's expansion, enabling it to recruit the right calibre of personnel, especially on the business development and recruitment side of its operations.
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