Site preparation = treatments applied to slash, groundstory vegetation, forest floor, and soil in order to make the site suitable for natural or artificial regeneration.

What are the 3 main categories of site treatments applied to regeneration areas?

How does logging slash effect silviculture and forest management in these areas:

Wildfires

Reproduction potential

Soil management and protection

Nutrient availability

Insect and disease

Harvesting ability

Aesthetics and wildlife

What are some methods for disposal of logging slash? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

How does competing vegetation effect the silviculture and forest management in a regeneration area?

What are the methods for treatment of competing vegetation, their advantages and disadvantages?

What practices can be applied for improvement of the site?