The life of a working forest

Owners and managers are hard at work everyday in forests throughout the state. They ensure that trees are thinned, spaced and growing properly, and that excessive dry brush is cleared and fire hazards minimized. And all this is done while maintaining wildlife habitat, biodiversity and water quality. Working forests are harvested, planted and harvested again. It is sometimes difficult to grasp because these harvests may span decades – and even lifetimes. 

We invite you to take a look at how some local working
forests operate.