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Avoid thinning during the bird nesting season

Habitat	Function	Type of work
Forest	Living environment	Thinning

Preserving and creating habitats for wetland species ensures greater biodiversity.

Description of the action

Avoid logging during the bird nesting season to minimize disturbance to forest birds.

Why?

Some birds are sensitive to noise and human activity. Avoid logging during the nesting season, but if logging is unavoidable, prefer chainsaws over harvesters to minimize disturbance duration.