Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Toolbox

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Controlled burning in managing forest regeneration

In some forest, controlled fire can be used in order to facilitate the regeneration of forests. In this case, the logging residue and the humus layer of a regenerative felling site may be burned. But this require high caution. The technique is well explained in this video.
Type of Case
Video or audio
Publisher
SilvicultureABC
Region
Europe
Biome
Boreal, Temperate
Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)
Primary Designated Function
All