All forests require a certain level of management to fully utilize the site potential. Things happen that increase the level of management required: hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, encroachment of invasive species, and more. Events such as these require some level of involvement by the land manager to get things back on a productive track. This is especially true with hardwood management. It is common, however, for land managers, landowners, and even foresters to shy away from making a decision. They may rationalize their indecision by saying things such as, "it's difficult to manage hardwoods," or "it's best to let nature take its course."
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