Oldgrowth vs Secondgrowth Forests & the Merits of Ecological Restoration: Hydrology & Water Flow

When forests are industrially logged, they are often clearcut to maximize efficiency and profits. The lack vegetative growth and soil doesn’t hold moisture well, and so these forests tend to dry out very quickly, making them more prone to drought which inadvertently stunts the growth of the trees growing here, increasing their stress and making them more prone to fire.