Diversify plantation species, age, density and stand structure
#00273
Redesign or manage plantations as varied stands that reduce continuous crown and surface fuels while maintaining production and ecological function.
Parent issue
#00243 Homogeneous plantations create continuous wildfire fuel structures
Sustainable Development Goals
Location
global
Description
Owners vary stand age, spacing, species and understory management across the landscape. The aim is to reduce uniform pathways for high-intensity spread.
Choices must fit climate, native ecology, economics and pest risk. Diversity is not a substitute for maintaining residues and strategic access.
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