### Question
How is the term applied silvicultural assessment defined?


### Answer
The term **applied silvicultural assessment** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 6552* as the following:

> any vegetative or other treatment carried out for information gathering and research purposes

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 6552*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-HEALTHY FOREST RESTORATION > SUBCHAPTER IV-INSECT INFESTATIONS AND RELATED DISEASES**

