Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Mature and old-growth forests offer biological diversity, carbon sequestration, wildlife and fisheries habitat, recreation, soil productivity, water quality and aesthetic beauty.
These special forests also reflect diverse tribal, spiritual, and cultural values.
While often perceived to be tall trees with a large diameter – such as the giant and now rare Redwoods on the west coast – mature and old-growth forests come in all shapes and sizes and can often be abundant.
Mature and old-growth forests offer biological diversity, carbon sequestration, wildlife and fisheries habitat, recreation, soil productivity, water quality and aesthetic beauty.
These special forests also reflect diverse tribal, spiritual, and cultural values.
While often perceived to be tall trees with a large diameter – such as the giant and now rare Redwoods on the west coast – mature and old-growth forests come in all shapes and sizes and can often be abundant.
