Maintain and improve site productivity by retaining at least 25-33% of slash, tops, and limbs.

Retain long-lived conifers such as hemlock, northern white cedar, and white pine where feasible.

Protect soil and water resources by following Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan Department of Environmental Equality Sustainable Soil...

Maintain and promote stand diversity, favoring minor tree species where feasible.

Retain legacy trees and/or patches on the ground to improve the future forest, and wildlife habitat and connectivity (i.e., buffered...