Shelterwood Method in White Pine (right) and Hardwoods (left)

The shelterwood method is a silvicultural approach through which a new generation of trees is established naturally under the shelter of older trees by a series of partial cuttings intended to:

• stimulate seed production
• create favorable seedbed conditions on the forest floor
• supply the young seedlings with sufficient room and light for healthy growth.

This natural regeneration is less expensive than planting seedlings and more likely to succeed without continuing frequent treatments.