# Forest Thinning for Wildlife: Balancing Timber & Long Term Habitat Goals

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Podcast: [Wildlife Investments](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-investments-7625400)
Published: 2026-05-04T11:00:00+00:00
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In habitat management we talk a lot about the benefit of forest thinning on forage and cover production, but how do you accomplish this while not hindering future timber value? The short answer, is that context is important and there are always tradeoffs to consider. On this episode we're joined by Jonathon Stoll, our professional forester, to discuss the pitfalls of aggressive thinning and what you should consider when deciding between a moderate and aggressive first or second thin in loblol...

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