Environmental effects of clearcutting native forest : an evaluation of current research and research priorities : A report to the Australian Environment Council

Abstract

Environmental issues associated with the silvicultural practice of clearcutting within native forest are categorized as follows : issues related to regeneration and stand development, the ecological stability of forest ecosystems, conservation of natural environments, catchment values, harvesting practice, other forest values, fire management, and economic evaluation of land use and management proposals.