The Forest Resources Assessment Programme. The Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) benefits greatly from the consistent use of clear terms. and definitions. It is conducted once every five years with the next assessment scheduled for release in. September 2015.
Lunging is a method we use to exercise a horse or to teach him something new without a rider on his back. A horse is controlled by the person doing the lunging, so we also use lunging for teaching riders; the person on the ground controls the horse's speed and direction, and the rider can focus on him/herself.
Lunging/charging (not to be confused with lunge feeding) is when a whale charges at another whale as a way to assert their dominance and status among the group or in some cases it may be seen as a form of play. Tail/fluke slapping. In some cases whales may be observed slapping their flukes against the water. This can be done for several reasons.