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Forest resident birds avoid intensive clearcuts, acoustic monitoring shows

Forest resident birds avoid intensive clearcuts, acoustic monitoring shows Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor New research reveals that resident forest birds avoid intensive clearcut areas, highlighting the need for more sustainable forestry practices. Nearly two-thirds of boreal forests are managed for timber production. Clearcutting is a common timber harvesting method that removes most or all trees from a specific area at once, resulting in rapid habitat alteration...