Moving Toward Sustainable Forestry: Strategies for Forest Landowners
Authors: James T. Walters, former Extension Associate, Department of
Forestry, College of Natural Resources, Virginia Tech and James E. Johnson,
Associate Dean of Outreach, College of Natural Resources, Virginia Tech.
Publication Number: 420-144, posted March 2000
Table of Contents
Sustainable Forestry - What Does This
Mean For You?
- What Is Sustainable Forestry?
- Why Practice Sustainable Forestry?
- The Foundation Of Sustainable Forest Management
- How This Handbook Is Organized
- Chapter 1: Your Role In Sustainable
Forest Management
- Strategy #1: Determine Your Ownership Objectives
- Strategy #2: Develop A Management Plan For Your Property
- Strategy #3: Seek Professional Advice When Necessary
- Strategy #4: Maintain Good Legal Contracts
- Chapter 2: Forest Management And Water
Quality
- Strategy #1: Minimize Soil Erosion From Your Forest
- Strategy #2: Prevent Runoff Of Chemicals From Your Forest
- Strategy #3: Avoid Changing Water Temperature
- Strategy #4: Protect Sensitive Wetland Areas
- Chapter 3: Maintaining And Enhancing
Tree Growth
- Strategy #1: Maintain And Enhance The Productivity Of The Site
- Strategy #2: Maintain And Improve The Productivity Of Your Current Stand Of Timber
- Strategy #3: Establish Productive Stands Of New Timber
- Chapter 4: Protecting Special And
Unique Areas
- Strategy #1: Identify Special And Unique Areas
- Strategy #2: Manage The Impact Of Forest Management Activities On Special And Unique Areas
- Chapter 5: Provide Wildlife Habitat
- Strategy #1: Understand The Wildlife Species You Want To Manage
- Strategy #2: Provide Basic Habitat Requirements For Desired Wildlife
- Strategy #3: Work With Neighbors To Manage Wildlife In The Local Area
- Chapter 6: Protect Aesthetics And
Recreational Values
- Strategy #1: Protect The Aesthetic Value Of Your Forest
- Strategy #2: Provide Recreational Opportunities In Your Forest
- Chapter 7: Opportunities And Financial
Incentives For Sustainable Forest Management
- Strategy #1: Be Aware Of Financial Opportunities
- Strategy #2: Diversify The Income You Receive From Your Forest
- Strategy #3: Become Involved In Sustainable Forest Management On A Larger Scale
- Chapter 8: Enhance The Local Economy
With Your Forest Management Activities
- Strategy #1: Deal With Local Forest Management Contractors
- Strategy #2: Promote Local Markets For Forest Products
- Appendix: Government Agencies Listings
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