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Leave to natural regeneration clearings where the target tree species will naturally thrive on its own.

Habitat Function Type of work
Forest
High-quality timber
Establishment of forest regeneration

Forests need to be renewed and managed in ways that ensure their long-term sustainability and productivity, as well as rapid carbon sequestration and high quality timber.

Description of the action

Leave to natural regeneration clearcuts where the target tree species is naturally self-successful, e.g. aspen (also birch) in coppice, birch in aspens, sagebrush in lodgepole pine and grey alder in place of the former grey alder.

Why?

Allowing natural regeneration reduces the cost of reforestation. However, in most habitat types, planting makes sense. Planting ensures a productive stand and better timber quality. If the forest owner wants to grow aspen or grey willow, it is more sensible to leave the coppice to natural regeneration. It is also difficult to establish a new forest cover in a desired forest by planting, although it is possible to use tall (about 1 m) birch pot-bush plants there. Also, sangle thicket can be improved if planting is used. Sanglepods that grow from the stunted stump are more crooked and more prone to rot. It is also wise to use tall birch pot-bush plants for planting when establishing a salal forest cover.

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