Grove

nounStandard termForestry

A small group of trees cultivated or managed for periodic harvesting.

A small, distinct group of trees lacking dense undergrowth, often managed or cultivated to produce specific yields like nuts, fruit, or specialized timber. In forestry management, groves are sometimes structured with clear gaps and rows to allow heavy equipment easy access for selective harvesting or thinning operations.

Heard on the job

Keep the skidder out of the walnut grove until we finish the boundary survey.