Database

Mark and retain hollow trees during thinning operations

Habitat	Function	Type of work
Forest	Living environment	Thinning

Preserving and creating habitats for wetland species ensures greater biodiversity.

Description of the action

If cavity-using species (e.g., flying squirrels, bats, owls) inhabit a logging site, mark and retain those trees as retention trees, preferably in groups.

Why?

Leave cavity trees used by animals as retention trees to preserve habitats. If possible, leave a group of retention trees around cavity trees to provide better shelter for wildlife.