Forests provide more than just timber—they support wildlife, pollinators, and culturally important plants. A recent study explored how different levels of herbicide use in young forest stands impact both timber production and these vital ecosystem services. The...
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Study Concludes Balanced Forest Management Boosts Tree Growth While Supporting Bird Diversity
A recent study looked at how different forest management strategies affect bird populations and wood production. Researchers compared three intensive forest management treatments (Light, Moderate, and Intensive) created with levels of herbicide application used to...
Intensive Forest Management: Meeting Wood Production Needs While Considering Wildlife Conservation
Approximately 9 percent of forests in the United States are categorized as intensively managed forests. These forests are proactively managed using methods like planting, weed control, thinning, and clearcutting to maximize wood production and meet growing resource...
How Energy and Forest Structure Affect Bird Diversity in Northwestern Forests
A new study reveals how energy levels and forest structure influence bird diversity in forests across the northwestern United States. Scientists looked at forests from the Pacific Coast to the Rocky Mountains and found that both the amount of available energy (like...
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