Firewood and wildlife

Andrew B. Carey; John D. Gill

doi:10.2737/NE-RN-299

Treesearch

Firewood and wildlife

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Andrew B. Carey, John D. Gill

Year:

1980

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RN-299

Source:

Research Note NE-299. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 5 p.

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Abstract

The increased demand for firewood threatens the habitat of many wildlife species. Dead or dying trees that commonly are cut for firewood are vital to wildlife species that nest in tree cavities. Likewise, healthy trees of many species preferred for firewood are important components of wildlife habitat. Tree species or species groups are value-rated for both firewood and wildlife so that the ratings can be used to decide how to manage a woodland for fuel and wildlife.

Citation

Carey, Andrew B.; Gill, John D. 1980. Firewood and wildlife. Research Note NE-299. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 5 p.