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Forest Thinning for Wildlife: Balancing Timber & Long Term Habitat Goals
Wildlife Investments
Wildlife Investments
Forest Thinning for Wildlife: Balancing Timber & Long Term Habitat Goals
Jul 09, 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.