Forest Vegetation Management (FVM) is the art and science of managing both desirable and non-desirable forest vegetation for a variety of objectives. Many websites provide information regarding invasive plant management, but this website emphasizes vegetation management for forestry and wildlife objectives, using herbicides, fire, machinery, and hand tools. Links to numerous web-based resources are provided throughout.

 

 

Forest Herbicides

Learn about using forestry herbicides to safely manage both desirable and non-desirable forest vegetation. More...

Wildlife Management

Learn about managing forest habitat for both game and non-game species. More...

Prescribed Burning

Learn about using prescribed fire to manage understory vegetation for various objectives, including reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire. More...

Invasive Plants in Forests

Learn about invasive weed problems in forests and control strategies. More...

Machinery & Hand Tools

Learn about using hand methods or machinery to manage vegetation. More...