Managing the forest's natural growing pattern with regard to age composition, structure, diversity of species and wood quality. Felling trees to promote the healthiest and strongest trees, as well as to create space and light for younger trees.
Overzealous orderliness is harmful to species diversity.
Old or dead trees as well as fallen branches are part of the forest's biological cycle and provide a vital habitat and nutrient base for birds, insects and fungi. For example, a quarter of the beetle species present in forests is dependent on dead or decaying wood.