Timber Production
As a Primary Objective:
- Active protection of stands from fire, insects, disease, and invasive species risk.
- Timely salvage of damaged timber.
- Planned regeneration occurring soon after final harvest.
- Timber harvested before biological maturity.
- Stands thinned as needed to maintain vigor.
- Size and shape of harvest areas compatible with other objectives.
- Tree species favored and managed that are best adapted to specific sites.
- Non-merchantable trees controlled as compatible with other objectives.
- Stands managed toward achieving adequate stocking for the specified objectives.
As a Secondary Objective:
- Salvage of damaged timber unless it interferes with primary objective.
- Timely regeneration occurring after final harvest.
- Stands thinned as needed to maintain vigor.
- Trees may reach biological maturity but must be harvested before decline becomes evident.
- Tree species favored and managed that are best adapted to specific sites, unless a conflict with other objectives.
- Non-merchantable trees managed, unless a conflict with other objectives.
- Adequate stocking maintained as compatible with other objectives.
- Size and shape of harvest areas compatible with other objectives.