Covers Magazine The term “disturbance dependent” is well understood in our circles. We recognize that habitat diversity is essential, and in a healthy forest, disturbance delivers that diversity. Of course, that’s why we advocate for active forest management. But have you ever thought about the natural processes we’re trying to emulate with forest management? Ruffed grouse have been around for some 25,000 years; what forces maintained habitat diversity during the first 99.5% of their existence in our woodlands before sawsand skidders? As this issue arrives in mailboxes, habitat managers will be working hard to reinstate one of the most important –...
