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How Guidelines Help Sustain a Healthy Forest A healthy forest is a community of many related resources. Each of these resources is a valuable component in the functioning of a balanced, sustainable forest community. The following resources, among many others, contribute to the sustainability of a healthy forest: Cultural resources Forest soil productivity Riparian areas Visual quality Water quality & wetlands Wildlife habitat Forest management guidelines help assure the sustainability of these six resources during forest management activities.

Cultural resources: Guidelines help to increase awareness of protecting important cultural resources, such as this burial mound. Photo courtesy of Minnesota DNR Forestry Heritage Resources Program Forest soil productivity: Guidelines help to protect and maintain the productive capacity of forest soils to favor the regeneration, survival and long-term growth of desired forest vegetation.

Riparian areas: Guidelines help to maintain and enhance vegetation within riparian areas for the benefit of water quality, fish and wildlife, timber products, recreation and aesthetics.

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