May 1, 2020
The Decline of the Clearcut: 26 Years of Change in Silvicultural Practices and Implications in Minnesota
Marcella A. Windmuller-Campione, Matther B. Russell, Eli Sagor, Anthony W. D’Amato, Alan R. Ek, Klaus J. Puettmann, Madison G. Rodman
Journal of Forestry, Volume 118, Issue 3, May 2020, Pages 244–259
We analyzed silvicultural practices and forest management activities across different ownerships in Minnesota from 1991 to 2017. The percentage of forest area harvested using the clearcut method decreased during the time period studied, while shelterwood, seed tree, selection and thinning treatments increased.