The Infinite Christmas Tree – Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. Forestry technique where a tree is cut at ground level
  2. 9. Environmental benefit increased by minimizing soil disturbance
  3. 11. Root system advantage that improves survival during drought
  4. 12. Type of branches often sold to wreath makers
  5. 13. Technique where trees are cut chest-high to encourage branching,
Down
  1. 1. Scientific field combining art and science of growing plants
  2. 2. Author who describes stump culturing as “re-sprout silviculture”
  3. 3. Process trees use to make food from sunlight
  4. 4. U.S. state where McGee Christmas Tree Farm is located
  5. 5. Forestry practice of managing tree regrowth from sprouts
  6. 6. Type of fungus that may infect exposed stumps
  7. 7. Index used to measure drought conditions in the U.S.
  8. 8. Type of tree discussed throughout the article
  9. 10. Method of harvesting trees that allows regrowth from the stump