Submitted by admineplanete on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:04 Definition Continuous cover forestry (CCF) is a broad term encompassing a wide variety of forest management practices. One key feature of is that biomass removal is based either on small clearcuts or selective harvesting. Smaller clearcuts may create less hydrological disturbance but some of the filtration benefits associated with forest soils may be lost as a result of the greater driving and road maintenance needed for continuous harvesting. - Based on Stella definitions, adapted by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission Links Relation type Narrower Concept Natural Water Retention Measure External links Themes forestry Type of action Maintenance Forest harvesting Biophysical benefits Water quality improvement Soil conservation Biodiversity enhancement Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL