Management topics

Manage your woods around your goals.

Start with the objective, then use the right stand measurements and treatment questions.

Inventory, cruising, value, marking, bids, contracts, roads, and regeneration.

Habitat structure, mast, browse, snags, cover, edges, young forest, and water.

Tree vigor, regeneration, thinning, invasive plants, browse, and stand improvement.

Roads, skid trails, landings, drainage, erosion, and long-term access.

Use state guides to investigate forest tax, current-use, NRCS, and technical-assistance opportunities.

Connect maps, stand descriptions, objectives, actions, and monitoring into a written plan.