timber yield

[ˈtɪmbər jild]
nounpl: timber yields
rendimento de madeira
1. The amount of usable wood or lumber produced from a forest or timber stand per unit area or per unit time
The timber yield from this plantation exceeded expectations this year.
O rendimento de madeira desta plantação superou as expectativas este ano.
2. The quantity of commercially valuable timber that can be harvested from a given area of forest
Sustainable forestry practices help maintain consistent timber yield over decades.
As práticas florestais sustentáveis ajudam a manter o rendimento de madeira consistente ao longo de décadas.
3. The productivity of a forest measured in cubic meters or tons of wood per hectare per year
The timber yield was calculated at 15 cubic meters per hectare annually.
O rendimento de madeira foi calculado em 15 metros cúbicos por hectare anualmente.
In Brazil, timber yield is a significant economic indicator, particularly in states like Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Pará, which are major wood-producing regions. The term is commonly used in environmental and forestry policy discussions, especially regarding eucalyptus and pine plantations. In the USA, timber yield management is central to forestry practices in states like Oregon, Washington, and the Southeast.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wood yieldforest productivitylumber productionwood productiontimber output
Antonyms / Antônimos
timber lossforest depletion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rendimento de madeira
Standard term used in forestry and timber industry contexts
São Paulo
produção de madeira
Alternative term commonly used in the timber-producing states
Mato Grosso do Sul
produtividade florestal
Preferred term in regions with significant forestry operations
Portugal
produção de madeira
Standard Portuguese usage, also 'rendimento florestal'

Related Words

sustainable forestryforest managementharvestingreforestationtimber standsilviculturerotation period

Related Idioms & Phrases

maximize timber yield
improve timber yield
timber yield per hectare
sustainable timber yield
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