Coarse woody debris (CWD) or coarse woody habitat (CWH) refers to fallen dead trees and the remains of large branches on the ground in forests and in rivers or wetlands. … The amount of coarse woody debris is considered an important criterion for the evaluation and restoration of temperate deciduous forest.

What is Duff in a forest?

In both the eastern and western U.S., one of the consequences of avoiding fires for so long in fire-adapted pine forests is the build-up of forest floor “duff” — a deep, dense layer of partially decomposed pine needles — that would otherwise not accumulate under a frequent fire regime, explained Jesse Kreye, …

What to plant after logging?

Reducing water run-off from logging roads and firebreaks is a priority for many landowners so they often plant the openings in warm-season grasses such as tall fescue and orchard grass.