We Owe Proper Forest Management to Future Generations
The Art of Forest Management
The hardwood flooring industry is dependent on proper forest management practices just as a matter of survival. But ultimately there is a much bigger picture here and that is our giant shared ecosystem. Read below to learn some of the best practices that will ensure our planet will remain healthy and we can continue to harvest hardwoods and softwoods to continue making beautiful flooring for generations to come.
Silviculture:
noun sil·vi·cul·ture \ˈsil-və-ˌkəl-chər\ : a branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests
Silviculture is the art and science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet the goals and strategies of the Menominee people. A silvicultural prescription is a written document describing the objectives of the harvest treatment and the manner in which it will be carried out.
A silvicultural system is the specific technique used to modify the forest stand to meet the objectives of the prescription. In most cases, silviculture strives to mimic the natural conditions occurring in forests.
- Shade Tolerance – the level of light the forest structure requires to thrive
- Age Distribution – the age range of specimens within a group
- Forest Stand Structure – structures change from group to group depending on disturbances, distribution, and growth; these can range from open savanna types complex populations with dense understories
- Forest Stand Condition – the overall health of each forest stand is carefully considered before actions are attempted
The two primary types of silviculture performed on Menominee are even-aged and uneven-aged management.
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