Timber harvesting part of SRWMD’s preservation plan

Harvests help to restore forest ecosystems.

  • The Suwannee River Water Management District is currently conducting a timber harvest on the Steinhatchee Springs Tract in Lafayette County. (COURTESY)
    The Suwannee River Water Management District is currently conducting a timber harvest on the Steinhatchee Springs Tract in Lafayette County. (COURTESY)

    MAYO — It may be surprising, but timber harvesting is one of the best ways to preserve the health of local forests, along with other management activities. If implemented correctly, harvesting can enc…