When trees are "clearcut", they’re harvested in patches. Each clearcut is the beginning of a new forest, and the start of another habitat development cycle. When the resulting patchwork of new, young, and middle-aged stands on private lands is combined with old growth stands set aside on public lands, a lot of habitat diversity is available. And this means wildlife diversity.

More Information:

• See a Bird's Eye view of the Wildlife Habitat
• How do Clearcuts affect Wildlife?
• Why Douglas-fir?
• What Douglas-fir needs to thrive
• Alternatives to Clearcutting

Related Information:

• The Wildlife Cycle