Forestry is the science and practice of managing, using, conserving, and developing forests and associated resources to meet the needs of current and future generations. This field plays a critical role in ecological balance, providing habitat for wildlife, protecting water quality, and supporting economies through timber and non-timber products. In the context of the Cascade Range, forestry encompasses both sustainable management practices and the challenges posed by environmental factors such as climate change, wildfires, and pests.
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