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Forest Management

Promote Tree Growth

Tall trees with fewer bushes

West of the Cascade Mountains To help young trees grow quickly, foresters may "release" the trees by killing or cutting back the competing vegetation. As a result, more sunlight and water reaches the trees.

Click the "Eastside" button to see another example of promoting tree growth.

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