The amount of forest management activity you choose directly impacts your knowledge of forest ecosystems. As treatments are implemented, you learn how resilient, responsive and dynamic forests are. As trees grow, so does their value.
Foresters know how to optimally grow products that accrue the most value.
Improving quality, vigor and growth of your trees will result in significantly greater returns than passive management can ever hope to achieve. Some government agencies promote professional forest management by offering significant tax benefits and cost-sharing programs. Call for details. Unmanaged forests are almost always overstocked. Individual trees suffer from low growth rates, severe moisture, nutrient and sunlight competition, and are prone to insect, disease and fire damage.