Forest management approaches promoted as “resilience,” “restoration,” “fuel reduction,” and “forest health” often degrade natural systems and reduce carbon stocks.
Deciding what’s best for our forests depends on who is making the decisions. Logging practices have swung from clearcutting to many forms of selective logging. Increased logging is now being justified because it reduces fire danger and bug infestations. The benefits of preserving old growth and mature forests to increase carbon capture is weighing in. Research does agree with current practices.
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