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Managing Ponderosa Pine Woodlands for Fish and Wildlife

Forest of Ponderosa Pine Trees

Article Image Managing Ponderosa Pine Woodlands For Fish And Wildlife The Ponderosa pine woodland is an area of immense variety and home to a diverse fish and wildlife community. Fire, insects, disease, and wind all play a part, creating a mosaic of open meadows, dense pole stands, and park-like settings with large old trees and snags. Proper management practices can help maintain or create fish and wildlife habitat and provide a continuing supply of wood products. This publication provides information on how to manage your Ponderosa pine stand to improve wildlife habitat.

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