Selective Cutting means:

• A. Cut all trees in an area
• B. Only cut trees of a certain type, size or quality
• C. Harvest diseased trees only
• D. Aerial spraying of chemicals

Answer: (B)

Selective cutting is about harvesting only certain trees that meet specific criteria, such as species, size (diameter), or quality, while leaving the rest of the stand intact. This approach helps keep the forest structure and health balanced, supports regeneration, and preserves habitat and soil stability, all while allowing timber production over time. It’s different from clear-cutting, where all trees in an area are removed, and from techniques that focus on diseased trees or chemical spraying. So the idea is to cut only those trees that meet particular type, size, or quality criteria.