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Forest Thinning for Wildlife: Balancing Timber & Long Term Habitat Goals
Wildlife Investments
Chapters
0:01
Intro & Guest Welcome
1:18
Why the Timber Market Has Changed
6:34
The Biggest Mistake Landowners Make When a Logger Shows Up
14:32
How Hard Should You Thin the First Time?
18:30
Trading Future Timber Value to Keep Loggers Coming Back
21:37
What Happens to a Stand You Thin Way Down?
32:37
Hardwood Management: Why It's a Completely Different Problem
38:44
Should You Even Plant Pines Right Now? An Honest Answer
45:57
Minimum Acreage, Thinking in Blocks & Coordinating With Neighbors
51:39
Wrap-Up: Why Pine Stands Are Still Worth Managing
Wildlife Investments
Forest Thinning for Wildlife: Balancing Timber & Long Term Habitat Goals
May 04, 2026
Season 1
Episode 11
Moriah Boggess
In habitat management we talk a lot about the benefit of forest thinning on forage and cover production, but how do you accomplish this while not hindering future timber value? The short answer, is that context is important and there are always tradeoffs to consider. On this episode we're joined by Jonathon Stoll, our professional forester, to discuss the pitfalls of aggressive thinning and what you should consider when deciding between a moderate and aggressive first or second thin in loblolly pine.
