Sustainable forest management in Alaska could combat climate change and wildfires.
The study looked at how forest management in central Alaska can help combat climate change effects like wildfires and declining tree growth. They found that current harvesting practices focus on a small area and type of tree, which could harm forest productivity. By expanding harvesting areas and shifting focus to different tree types, sustainable wood yield could increase. To prevent future wildfires, forest management should mimic natural fires and reduce fuel levels.