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2. Stocking (forestry) - Wikipedia

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   Stocking measures account for three things: the cover type and species mixture in the stand, the basal area per acre, and the number of trees per acre. [3] Stocking allows for comparing stands that may have diverse ecology. [4] Stocking is a major part of forest management, both in commercial applications and for restoration or preservation.

3. Mounting block - Wikipedia

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   Mounting blocks today are primarily used by modern equestrians who are a) beginners b) people who have difficulty mounting (either a tall horse, or a short person, or someone with some mobility impairments) and c) people who feel that use of a mounting block reduces strain on the spine of the horse, particularly at the withers. Modern mounting ...

4. Shelf (storage) - Wikipedia

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   Usually, two to six shelves make up a unit, each shelf being attached perpendicularly to the vertical or diagonal supports and positioned parallel one above the other. Free-standing shelves can be accessible from either one or both longer length sides. A shelf with hidden internal brackets is termed a floating shelf. A shelf or case designed to ...

5. Box crib - Wikipedia

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   Cribbing is usually accomplished with blocks of wood, often 4×4 (3 + 1 ⁄ 2 in or 89 mm) or 6×6 (5 + 1 ⁄ 2 in or 140 mm) and 18–24 in (460–610 mm) long.Soft woods, like spruce and pine, are often preferred because they crack slowly and make loud noises before completely failing, whereas stiffer woods may fail explosively and without warning.

6. Woodblock - Wikipedia

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   Woodblock or wood block may refer to: Woodblock (instrument), a percussion musical instrument; Woodblock printing, a method of printing in which an image is carved into the surface of a piece of wood; Woodblock graffiti; Toy block, a type of construction toy often made out of wood

7. Blocking (construction) - Wikipedia

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   The intervals for the blocks are specified in the building code or as calculated by a structural engineer. Blocking also resists the rotational movement, or twisting, of floor joists as they deflect under load. This may take the form of diagonal cross bracing, or herringbone, bracing between floor joists.