What history, fire science, and old logging records can teach Northern New Mexico landowners about stewardship today. In Northern New Mexico, many forests carry the history of fire exclusion, drought, insects, grazing, logging, regeneration, and human use. Some stands look green and beautiful while quietly becoming more crowded, more stressed, and more vulnerable. Stewardship begins when we stop asking only: “How many trees are here?” And start asking: “What is this forest

By: Jason Green, Modern Forestry Services, LLC When you step into a thick, shaded forest, it feels timeless. The cool air, filtered light, the sense of something wild and untouched. To most of us, that looks like health. But to a forester’s eye, that same beauty can hide a quiet imbalance. Across northern New Mexico, many of our forests are too full of good intentions. Decades of fire suppression and natural regeneration have packed trees shoulder-to-shoulder, creating stands

The Importance of a Forest Management Plan: Ensuring Sustainable Forestry in the Southwest Introduction: A well-structured Forest Management Plan (FMP) is an essential tool for promoting sustainable forestry practices, particularly in the arid and semi-arid landscapes of the Southwestern United States. This report examines the impact of forest management planning on sustainability by analyzing the effects of managed versus unmanaged forests. Additionally, it identifies the ch