Dead Wood: From Forester's Bane to Environmental Boon 1

Forest managers are increasingly aware of the significance of Aldo Leopold’s admonition that “to keep every cog and wheel is the first rule of intelligent tinkering.” Dead wood, standing and down, is one of those “cogs and wheels.” This was recognized in the 1970s and triggered additional research and evaluation of management action related to dead wood in managed forests. Much of this new information will be discussed at this conference. What will remain at the close is the essential need for synthesis of this new knowledge from research and management experience into a useable form for managers. This is the remaining challenge.

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