In forestry, "stocking" represents the crowdedness of a stand relative to a norm.
: Stocking levels in pole-sized to mature stands are directly correlated to expected yields, which helps managers predict future harvests based on site class. Tiger muskie | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife stocking big mature
In mature aquatic ecosystems, the goal often shifts from simple population establishment to maintaining a "trophy" fishery with large, mature specimens. In forestry, "stocking" represents the crowdedness of a