: In forestry, "young, mature, and old" stands determine which species, such as specific birds or caribou, can thrive there. For instance, "old mature conifer-dominated forests" are often defined as being over 70 years old.
: In farming, plants like oil palms are classified into "immature," "young mature," and "prime mature" to track nutrient needs and spectral reflectance. old young mature
: Studies on species like horses or turtles use these stages to track physical changes, such as limb length or the probability of survival after release into the wild. Metaphorical and Institutional Growth : In forestry, "young, mature, and old" stands