Target Forest
Definition
A forest ecosystem which defines the goals of a forest restoration program in terms of tree species composition, structure, and biodiversity levels etc.; usually the nearest surviving patch of primary forest, remaining in the landscape, at a similar elevation, slope, aspect etc. to those of the restoration site.
Source
"Glossary", FOREST RESTORATION RESEARCH UNIT, 2008. "Research for Restoring Tropical Forest Ecosystems: A Practical Guide". Biology Department, Science Faculty, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. http://www.forru.org/PDF_Files/rfrtfpdf/rfrtfappendix.pdf