An Idaho Forester's Top Ten List Things to keep in mind when studying forest issues.
Forest are naturally dynamic.
Because forests change constantly, no forest can be preserved in exactly the same condition over time. Insects, disease, fire, variable weather conditions, and other natural events determine the life spans of trees and other members of the forest community. Forest management is the art and science of managing forest change. Natural or human-caused changes benefit some species and are detrimental to others. Each wildlife species is suited to different forest conditions.