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In clear-cutting, leave nectar- and pollen-producing trees and shrubs in the buffer strip

Habitat	Function	Type of work
Forest	Living environment	Clear-cutting

In order to maintain biodiversity and ensure ecological coherence, forest management shall maintain the structural elements of habitats (e.g. trees from the previous felling period, old-growth trees and stumps, flatwoods, hardwoods, hollow trees, trees with burn marks, shrub species and species of trees that are not very common in the forest), also taking into account their potential impact on forest health, timber quality, ecosystem condition and human safety.

Description of the action

Leave nectar- and pollen-producing trees and shrubs growing primarily in open forest edges so that they will be at least half exposed to sunlight in the future (e.g., along roads, paths, ditches, and water bodies) where they can form flowers. Leave them to the extent that they do not hinder forest regeneration.

Why?

Trees and shrubs that produce nectar and pollen bloom and bear berries, providing food for insects, birds, and mammals. As forests age and become denser, many nectar- and pollen-producing trees and shrubs die or lose fertility. Growing them in open edges ensures they receive enough sunlight to remain productive.