These areas, while beneficial for wildlife, water, clean air, aesthetics, and other environmental attributes, cannot be managed for agricultural products, which further complicates the issue. The only answer to this challenge is to manage our forest and farm lands more effectively to get more goods and services out of an ever- shrinking land base. This means practicing wise conservation through sound management practices. When done properly, clear-cutting is a valuable reforestation tool that encourages many new trees to grow. A newly harvested area usually has more species living than a mature forested area.
Many wildlife benefit from clear-cuts by having new vegetation available.
This new vegetation is extremely nutritious and allows the animals to grow strong and healthy. A good steward of the land is a person who takes care of the land and leaves it in better condition than he found it. This means replanting trees after a harvest, preventing excess soil from polluting streams, cleaning up trash from an area, and trying to manage for wildlife and the environment. Measurements of height and diameter are taken of sample trees and a conversion factor is used to determine volume per acre. By agreeing to use this site, you agree to our Privacy Policies .