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It's amazing that the forests survived for eons without maintenance.
Forests as a whole? Sure. Forests as your yard? Not so simple.
For eons, forests would burn every 15 years or so, naturally in small chunks. That's not desirable in a yard. Furthermore we've prevented it as a society for a century and a half.
Many states have "master gardener programs" through their extension service. Some states also have a master naturist program which trains the public on how to maintain their natural areas whether they are woods, swamps, meadows and so forth. It might be worth a shot to call your local extension office to see if there is such a program where you live. If so, part of the program might include a trained volunteer coming out to your property.
About three weeks ago, I met with an agronomist through a state program. She walked my property, made many helpful suggestions on land and water management and in the process saved me a lot of $.
Some of the naturist programs can be pretty eye-opening.
Reminds me of the time my wife and I took a group of Boy Scouts on a back packing trip on the Appalachian Trail. We were doing warm-up trips for a 14 day trip to Philmont Scout ranch in NM (a hiking camp).
Coming in the opposite direction was a group of 20-something backpackers- all naked.
Couldn't shield all their eyes, lol. They said it was 'Naked Hiking Day'.
Reminds me of the time my wife and I took a group of Boy Scouts on a back packing trip on the Appalachian Trail. We were doing warm-up trips for a 14 day trip to Philmont Scout ranch in NM (a hiking camp).
Coming in the opposite direction was a group of 20-something backpackers- all naked.
Couldn't shield all their eyes, lol. They said it was 'Naked Hiking Day'.
One thought that image brings to mind is chafing...
Reminds me of the time my wife and I took a group of Boy Scouts on a back packing trip on the Appalachian Trail. We were doing warm-up trips for a 14 day trip to Philmont Scout ranch in NM (a hiking camp).
Coming in the opposite direction was a group of 20-something backpackers- all naked.
Couldn't shield all their eyes, lol. They said it was 'Naked Hiking Day'.
One of my nephews was supposed to go to Philmont this year and last. Last year there were fires. This year, of course, it was closed in June. "If" he gets to go next year, I'll warn him about naked hikers
One of my nephews was supposed to go to Philmont this year and last. Last year there were fires. This year, of course, it was closed in June. "If" he gets to go next year, I'll warn him about naked hikers
It's a fun time. Has he told you what type of trek they're planning? It used to be 'easy, moderate, strenuous and super strenuous'. We did strenuous.
The hike wasn't tough, but 14 days with 8 teenagers was strenuous, lol.
I understand you would like it to look more park-like. But as others have mentioned here; by removing the fallen branches you are removing habitat for animals and insects and preventing the rotting wood from fertilizing the soil. Moving debris to the side might disturb but not destruct.
If you feel you have to move it out there are people who would use it for fireplaces; or chips for their garden beds; or carve it. Some one in your community would love to collect it and use it in their own home.
When I was a young thing, I lived in a house without utilities and was always scavenging for firewood.
You mentioned white pine. Its wood is highly desired and in Ontario, Canada, it is protected as an endangered species. I don't know if it is the same where you live. Just thought I should mention it.
Best wishes.
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