Meaning ofshelterwoodin English

Noun

1. trees left standing to shield new growth; provide protection
   The forester retained some trees as shelterwood to protect the new seedlings.
2. mature trees giving shelter to young saplings
   The mature trees served as shelterwood for the young saplings in the forest.
3. standing trees protecting new plantings
   The older trees acted as shelterwood for the newly planted area.