As someone from an area that gets wildfires, I support this. It's not good for the forest to put out every wildfire, we have been doing so, for so long that it will take a while to transition to proper forest management. While selective logging doesn't help the plants that rely on small fires, it at least prevents larger fires and reduces disease propagation, with an overall positive effect.
Just because something feels like the right thing to do, from an anthropocentric perspective, it doesn't mean it's actually beneficial to real-life nature and wildlife.
flaptrap · 2h ago
Old-growth forests are not susceptible to fires - or being chopped down - because either will destroy the forest. My grandfather made a career of "proper forest management" - including preserving some untouched tracts.
"Selective logging" in our times means cut-clear logging, leaving nothing in its wake. Anyone who takes a hike can see the effects, including the absence of wildlife.
soupbowl · 8h ago
I have a done select logging in Canada for fire and bug control reasons. It can be done, the results were always great looking and also heavily reduced fuel for fires.
Forests need management it is simple, we let mother nature do it with fire or humans need to step up.
I was heavily protested in Canada while doing this, it was impossible to talk to protestors about why the thinning was needed.
redczar · 10h ago
We’ve exploited the resources of other nations and caused great pollution in other nationw. It’s time that we do it to ourselves.
Just because something feels like the right thing to do, from an anthropocentric perspective, it doesn't mean it's actually beneficial to real-life nature and wildlife.
"Selective logging" in our times means cut-clear logging, leaving nothing in its wake. Anyone who takes a hike can see the effects, including the absence of wildlife.
Forests need management it is simple, we let mother nature do it with fire or humans need to step up.
I was heavily protested in Canada while doing this, it was impossible to talk to protestors about why the thinning was needed.