Silviculture and water quality

摘要

Silviculture is the fundamental basis for good forest management. It combines knowledge with proven experience to help people manage forests in ways that satisfy the needs and values of all generations. In general terms, silviculture requires knowinghow trees work, the basics of forest ecology, and how people interact with and depend on trees. Landowners who properly follow a silvicultural approach are stewards of their land. They work with the natural forest ecosystem, make forest management decisions with an eye on the entire life cycle of the forest, and strive to protect natural resources in a sustainable manner. Each forest activity is done with future goals and objectives in mind, including establishing trees, stand management, harvesting, and renewing the cycle with reforestation. When landowners correctly practice silviculture, they ensure that our forests produce maximum benefits while conserving all natural resource values, including water quality.