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Use tree species suitable for the soil when renewing the forest

Habitat	Function	Type of work
Forest		Thinning

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

Use tree species best suited to the soil (growth site type) for forest renewal.

Why?

Choosing tree species suited to the habitat type ensures forest productivity and high-quality timber, which can be used for long-term carbon storage products.