Unit 5.17: Sustainable Forestry

Ecologically Sustainable Forestry

Forestry that minimizes damage to the ecosystem

Ecologically Sustainable Forestry Methods

selective cutting/strip cutting, replanting the same species being logged, using human & pack animal labor to minimize soil compaction from machinery, maximizes long-term productivity of land

Sustainable Forestry Practices

using recycled wood for mulch or for furniture/decorations, reforestation, selectively removing diseased trees

Fire Suppression

practice of putting out all natural forest fires as soon as they start

Prescribed Burns

small, controlled fires that burn lots of dead biomass buildup from previous forest fires and promotes nutrient recycling