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second growth

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second growth
n.
Trees that cover an area after the removal of the original stand, as by cutting or fire.
second growth, secondary growth
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) natural regrowth of a forest after fire, cutting, or some other disturbance
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Noun1.second growthsecond 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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