Thinning reduces competition for sunlight, water, and nutrients, allowing the remaining trees to grow stronger and healthier.
Better air circulation helps prevent fungal diseases and pest infestations.
By removing weaker or overcrowded trees, the remaining ones have more space to develop fuller canopies and stronger root systems.
Fruit trees, in particular, produce larger and higher-quality yields when properly thinned.
Thinning minimizes excess foliage and deadwood, which can act as fuel for wildfires.
Proper spacing slows the spread of flames, protecting both the forest and nearby properties.
Thinning minimizes excess foliage and deadwood, which can act as fuel for wildfires.
Proper spacing slows the spread of flames, protecting both the forest and nearby properties.