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patch logging 
a system of logging by which only patches of lumber in a stand are cut down, the surrounding trees being left intact to ensure natural reseeding of the cutover patch.
- 1958 Often "patch" logging is carried out which ensures that surrounding standing trees will drop seed in remote areas requiring special attention.
- 1958 Unless patch logging is employed, so remaining stands can naturally reseed cutover areas, the fir is like a baseball pitcher whose throw can't quite reach the plate.
- 1963 The Illustration shows a "patch" logging operation.
- 1958 Often "patch" logging is carried out which ensures that surrounding standing trees will drop seed in remote areas requiring special attention.