Habitat Improvement begins with opening the forest canopy and allowing light to support new growth that is in reach all wildlife from mice to moose. In the area above, a large stand of Eastern White Pine was infected with red rot. Removal opened the forest and preserved the remaining timber value.
Browse and seed volumes increase to support more animals per acre, and protective dense brush hides animals from predators. Predators benefit with a higher density of pray animals wandering out of the protective cover. Overall, these clearings benefit the entire population of animals and insects in and around the clearing.
Browse and seed volumes increase to support more animals per acre, and protective dense brush hides animals from predators. Predators benefit with a higher density of pray animals wandering out of the protective cover. Overall, these clearings benefit the entire population of animals and insects in and around the clearing.
More to come on this topic as our team develops the next phase of the project - planting beneficial native species to enhance the food value of the land.