1. a temporary (or terminable) and defined facility involving the use of a forest or its produce, sanctioned by the owner of a forest to individuals or communities —synonym forest privilege 2. a contract, license, or permit granted to a firm or a person to extract and market timber (timber concession) or other produce commercially from a defined area of the forest within a given period —note a timber concession may specify the number, type, and size of tree that may be harvestedThis definition last updated 10/24/2008