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fertilization
Glossary Term
Definition
the process of applying fertilizer to the soil to improve growth in forest stands. While the average annual rates of fertilizer application per hectare are generally low, the amounts and types per application could be similar to volumes used in agriculture. The application of fertilizers is common in nurseries and (containerized) planting material. Fertilization may also have some unintended side-effects such as contributing to nutrient imbalances, water pollution, soil acidification, and impact biodiversity by favoring fast-growing species over native flora.