Forestry's Waste Wood Offers Habitat for Small Forest-Floor Animals
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 12:02
in Earth & Climate
The wood that remains after a tree harvesting operation is often burned to reduce the hazard of fire or is removed for bioenergy production. But another option should be considered--leaving the wood for forest wildlife whose habitat has been disturbed during clear-cut forestry operations. Woody debris on the floor of the forest is essential for maintaining biodiversity and long-term ecosystem productivity.