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Don’t damage forest soil and land

Habitat	Function	Type of work
Forest	Soil system, High-quality timber	Thinning

Forest management should avoid, as far as possible, significant soil and land degradation. Any movement in the forest has an impact on the soil and the soil, and it is important to minimise this impact.

Description of the action

Carry out felling and pruning at the appropriate time and with the appropriate techniques, using techniques that cause as little damage as possible to the soil and the ground. Use branches to reinforce the felling road to avoid damaging the roots of growing trees.

Why?

Deep furrows should not be created in the meadows, as they break up the roots of the trees that will grow. If they do occur, felling must be stopped.

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