second growth

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second growth

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

second growth, secondary growth

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) natural regrowth of a forest after fire, cutting, or some other disturbance

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second 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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