Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 10-10-2023
Abstract
Considering the threat of climate change, many landowners and forest managers want to manage forests for the greatest carbon benefit. The question often boils down to: is it better for the climate to manage a forest actively or passively? An active approach involves using silviculture to intentionally alter the composition, structure, and/or growth of the forest and may include removal of trees for personal use or to sell. A passive approach is more hands-off and allows the forest to develop on its own. In a passively managed forest, wood is not harvested.
Recommended Citation
Kosiba AM. 2023. Managing Forest Carbon. Northern Woodlands Magazine, Fall, pp. 34-41.
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