Forest Stand Improvement

Forest Stand Improvement is managing the composition of a forest by removing selected plants and trees. This video explores how John Chandler in Camino, CA, is using this practice to thin his forest, improving its usability and reducing the risk of fire.
Major benefits of this practice include:
1. Improves productivity
2. Reduces fire risk
3. Improves water quality
4. Increases carbon storage
5. Reduces susceptibility to pests
For more information, visit farmers.gov/conserve/conservationatwork
The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.
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[@markparson8442]

Brook Fuller - Awesome public service video that hopefully gets widespread viewing. Great job. Take care.

[@jasonlarney5155]

I can't say a single thing mentioned in this video is supported by non lobbied scientific data.

[@pjkammer6801]

OK, but zero understory plant life. Still looks like a monoculture.