Vegetation Management and Reforestation
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Developing a Reforestation Plan
Forest landowners may sometimes find they need to take active measures to establish a new forest after fire, pest outbreak or timber harvest. When an opening has been created in the forest canopy, there is an opportunity to influence what plants or trees will become established and thrive. "Every need in the forest is the same, whether it's five thousand acres or five acres, it's still a hole in the forest that somebody wants to fill...when [landowners] are planting a seedling, they're making a commitment really beyond their lifetime in most cases." Tom Jopson, nursery owner |
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How is California Saving its Forests?
A film by Jenn Cain and Mallory Pickett Conservationists brave dizzying heights in an effort to rehabilitate forests after California wildfires. In the midst of intensifying wildfires and global warming, California faces an overwhelming struggle to replant millions of acres lost to recent wildfires. The process of replanting starts by hand-picking the cones of mature conifers. By identifying species that are more adapted to climate change, geneticists are able to replant conifers that have the best chance of survival. The short documentary Reforestation follows the monumental effort to rebuild California forests, one pine cone at a time. |
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FAQ's
What is tree competition?
As trees compete, some capture more amounts of sunlight, water, air and nutrients in order to survive and grow while others die or grow slowly.
what is an unhealthy tree stand?
Forests that have closely spaced trees may be unhealthy because too many trees are in competition. These forests are vulnerable to disease, fire, drought and other threats.
How can i best promote healthy trees?
In nature forests are not uniform in structure, function or appearance. They are comprised of stands in different stages of development. Managing for diversity is generally beneficial.
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