Expose scalped area

scalped area Technical Terms
scalped area: a) A modified slope, feature, or land area where much or all of the natural soil has been mechanically removed (e.g. scraped off) due to construction or other management practices. Compare – truncated soil. b) A forest soil area where the ground vegetation and root mat has been removed to expose mineral soil in preparation for planting or seeding. Compare – truncated soil. SW