The environmental benefits of removing slash from the forest supports sustainable forestry practices and helps mitigate the risks associated with climate change.
Slash removal means the forest floor is cleared which takes away the risk of detrimental implications to community infrastructure and reduces the need for the excessive ongoing management of that land.
It reduces the risks of forest fires
Since slash and residues are fully removed from skid sites including leftover timber, branches, and bark, this reduces the risk of possible forest fires that have the potential to ignite through external sources or spontaneous combustion.
It reduces the risks of contaminated waterways
During periods of rain or flooding, forestry residues still remaining on the forest floor can get washed into local waterways releasing unwanted containments and the build up of wood residues which can create natural dams and have the potential to cause significant damage after extreme weather events.
The removal of slash reduces the positively impact local waterways.
It reduces the risks of land erosion
Slash left over after forestry harvest can cause soil erosion and create landslides in heavy rain events due to residue build up.
Learn more about the environmental benefits of removing slash from the forest and how working with Azwood can help.