How Silvicultural Practices Shape Forest Growth and Development

How Silvicultural Practices Shape Forest Growth and Development

A forest may look like it grows entirely on its own, but managed forests often tell a different story. Foresters can influence which trees survive, how quickly they grow, how much sunlight reaches the ground, and even what the forest might look like decades from now. That is where silviculture comes in. Silviculture is the … Read more

How Forests Naturally Change Through Different Stages of Development

How Forests Naturally Change Through Different Stages of Development

Walk through a young forest and then visit the same place several decades later, and you may barely recognize it. Small seedlings may have become towering trees, open sunny ground may be covered by a dense canopy, and completely different plants and animals may now occupy the area. This transformation is part of a natural … Read more