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Keeping fallen trees on the forest floor and in streamside areas can slow runoff, filter water, and improve stream habitat for wildlife.

Messy Woods Serve a Critical Purpose in Forest Management

This blog from the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies goes over the many reasons why the institute leaves their dead trees right where they fall.

Benefits of Large Woody Debris in Streams

This article from PennState Extension discusses how large wood provides multiple benefits in streams, like helping connect the water to its floodplain and improving wildlife habitat.

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