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How long does young forest last?

April 30, 2012 — cfergus

Generally only 10 to 20 years. After that, it becomes older forest. Having forest with a mixture of different-aged patches (young, middle-age, and old) is important to benefit the greatest variety of wildlife. Many conservationists suggest creating new areas of young forest every five to 20 years, depending on the size of a forested property.

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