### Question
How is the term natural regeneration defined?


### Answer
The term **natural regeneration** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1601* as the following:

> the establishment of a tree or tree age class from natural seeding, sprouting, or suckering in accordance with the management objectives of an applicable land management plan

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-FOREST AND RANGELAND RENEWABLE RESOURCES PLANNING > SUBCHAPTER I-PLANNING**

