Understanding
the development of structure in young forest stands in response
to management is a critical information need as federal land managers
implement the Northwest Forest Plan and non-federal managers implement
approaches to accommodate consumptive and nonconsumptive values.
Primary management activities in young forest stands include thinning
and fuels management. Thinning is increasingly used in young forest
stands to meet multiple objectives, and has been identified as
a potential approach to enhance wildlife habitat and to accelerate
the development of characteristics that are typical of older forest
stands. The purpose of this study is to monitor birds in stands
that have been thinned to different densities in order to demonstrate
the range of responses that might occur as a result of different
thinning practices.
For additional information about this research study see the
2000
CFER Annual Report. (2.7 MB)
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