Product Sign In

Library category · 07

Forests, Trees & Fire

Care for forests and individual trees while planning responsibly for prescribed fire and wildfire risk.

Topics
37
Published articles
19

Forests & Woodlands

Forest Assessment
Forest Health
Stand Density
Thinning
Timber Stand Improvement
Regeneration
Understory Management
Timber Management
Timber Harvest
Tree Disease
Tree Insects
Oak Management
Pine Management
Riparian Forests
Windbreaks
Shelterbelts
Agroforestry

Prescribed Fire

Fire Ecology
Burn Objectives
Burn Planning
Burn Units
Firebreaks
Weather
Fuel Conditions
Equipment
Ignition Techniques
Smoke Management
Safety
Post-Burn Management
Regulations

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk
Fuel Reduction
Defensible Space
Emergency Access
Structure Protection
Livestock Planning
Post-Fire Recovery

Published material

Articles in this category

Forests, Trees & Fire · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

How to Evaluate a Woodland Before Cutting Trees

Forest assessment and woodland management begin with objectives, species, regeneration, understory and tree condition.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

When Woodland Thinning Improves the Stand

Plan woodland thinning around retained trees, stand objectives, understory response and fuel arrangement.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 5 minute read · Subscriber article

Recognizing Tree Stress Before a Tree Is Dead

Recognize tree stress through crown symptoms, bark injury, root disturbance and delayed drought effects.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 7 minute read · Subscriber article

Prescribed Fire: What It Can Do—and What It Cannot

Understand prescribed fire and controlled burn objectives, fuel, planning, legal requirements and follow-up without operational prescriptions.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

Reducing Wildfire Risk Around Rural Homes and Improvements

Reduce rural wildfire risk through defensible space, building maintenance, emergency access, water planning and evacuation preparation.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

Understanding Stand Density Before Thinning a Woodland

Understand stand density, basal area, growing space and objectives before thinning a woodland.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

Timber Stand Improvement: Improving the Trees You Intend to Keep

Use timber stand improvement (TSI) to favor selected crop trees while retaining wildlife value and diversity.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

Planning for Forest Regeneration Before the Old Trees Are Gone

Plan forest regeneration through seedlings, light, browsing, competing plants and seed sources.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 5 minute read · Subscriber article

Managing the Woodland Understory Without Losing What Makes It Valuable

Manage the woodland understory for wildlife, tree regeneration, access and appropriate fuel reduction.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

Managing Timber as a Long-Term Asset

Approach timber management and a timber sale through inventory, growth, markets, access and regeneration.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 7 minute read · Subscriber article

Planning a Timber Harvest Without Regretting It Later

Plan a timber harvest with clear boundaries, roads, written contracts, stream protection and regeneration.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 5 minute read · Subscriber article

Recognizing Tree Disease Before Reaching for a Treatment

Recognize tree disease concerns through whole-tree observations and professional diagnosis before treatment.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 5 minute read · Subscriber article

When Tree Insects Are a Symptom—and When They Are the Problem

Evaluate tree insects through active infestation, tree stress, pest identification and regional guidance.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

Managing Oaks for Longevity, Wildlife, and Regeneration

Use oak management to protect mature trees, mast production, wildlife and future regeneration.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

Managing Pine Stands Without Letting Density Get Ahead of You

Plan pine management around stand density, thinning, regeneration, regional conditions and pest monitoring.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 5 minute read · Subscriber article

Protecting Riparian Forests Along Creeks and Rivers

Protect riparian forest along creeks and rivers through suitable vegetation, bank stability and managed access.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 5 minute read · Subscriber article

Using Windbreaks to Protect Working Land

Design a windbreak around wind direction, site-adapted species, mature size and the resource being protected.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 5 minute read · Subscriber article

Shelterbelts for Livestock, Wildlife, and Farmsteads

Plan a shelterbelt for livestock, wildlife and farmsteads with vegetation layers, snow management and renewal.

Forests, Trees & Fire · 6 minute read · Subscriber article

Where Agroforestry Fits on Private Land

Evaluate agroforestry, including silvopasture, alley cropping, forest farming and windbreaks, against landowner goals.