An irregular edge is preferable to a straight one. Some species, most notably many migratory songbirds, do not like edge. Techniques for improving wildlife habitat Create openings in otherwise solid forest. Openings provide nutritious browse, insects, hiding cover, berries, etc. Manage for oak .
Acorns are an important food for deer, squirrel, turkey, wood ducks, blue jays, etc.
Acorn production begins at about age 25, and peaks between age 40 and 80 for red oaks, longer for white oak. Only one-third of the oaks in a stand may be consistent producers. To sustain acorn production forest-wide, harvest groups of mature oaks periodically so that new oaks can start growing. Oaks regenerate readily on ridges and other dry sites, but are more difficult to regenerate on good sites due to competition. Exclude some clusters of white oaks in timber sales to retain individual good mast producers.