Australia’s forests and forestry glossary

1. A native forest growth stage older than mature, when irregular crowns form (sometimes referred to as ‘over-mature’).

2. A native forest growth stage at various ages after 80 years since disturbance. One of four growth stages used at the national level to describe the age of trees and stands of trees.

See Disturbance, Growth stage, Mature, Regeneration, Regrowth.