Definition: Plantation(s)

Category: Forestry

Forest stands established by planting or/and seeding in the process of afforestation or reforestation. They are either: 
- of introduced species (all planted stands), or 
- intensively managed stands of indigenous species which meet all the following criteria: one or two species at plantation, even age class, regular spacing. Excludes: Stands which were established as plantations but which have been without intensive management for a significant period of time. These should be considered semi-natural.