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A planned forest management strategy that allows nature to take its course by forgoing most, if not all, human intervention in the growth, development, or trajectory of forest vegetation (aside from indirect human effects, such as altered deer populations and invasive species).

The Story of Our Forests
A common myth - “the pristine myth” - has been perpetuated by colonization; it is the idea that the forests and lands of much of America were relatively untouched prior to colonization
Forest-Based Climate Solutions
Understanding the causes and impacts of climate change, and the opportunities that natural and working lands present to help mitigate climate risk...
Options for Forest Stewardship
Natural climate solutions (NCS) represent strategies that promote either climate adaptation or mitigation using natural ecosystems or green infrastructure.
Caring for Our Forests
There are many reasons that you might want to care for your forests. You may want to preserve natural beauty or maintain habitat for wildlife. You may...

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