TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT 

Strengthening Forest Health and Future Value

Improving the overall quality of a forest often requires targeted, intentional work. Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) focuses on thinning, pruning, and removing less desirable, damaged, or diseased trees to reduce competition and promote healthier, more resilient forest conditions.

Connwood Foresters, Inc. designs TSI treatments that are tailored to each property’s species composition, structure, and long-term goals, supporting both ecological function and future management opportunities.

Our Approach

Effective TSI begins with a careful evaluation of forest conditions. Treatments may include:

• Thinning to favor healthy, desirable tree species

• Removal of poor-quality, diseased, or high-risk trees

• Pruning to improve tree form and reduce defects

• Targeted release of crop trees or regeneration

We apply these practices thoughtfully to improve growth, vigor, and stand structure, while minimizing unnecessary disturbance.

Practical, On-the-Ground Work

Many TSI projects are completed through hands-on, small-scale treatments, making them well suited for urban, suburban, and sensitive sites where full timber harvesting may not be appropriate. TSI can also be used to prepare a stand for future harvesting or regeneration efforts.

Our work is guided by applied silviculture, regional forest conditions, and realistic access constraints.

Part of a Bigger Plan

Timber Stand Improvement is most effective when integrated into a long-term stewardship or forest management plan. TSI helps build resilient forest structure that can better withstand pests, invasive species, and climate-related stress.

Get Started

If you are interested in improving forest health, structure, or long-term value, Connwood Foresters can help evaluate whether Timber Stand Improvement is the right tool for your property.

Contact us to schedule a site visit or consultation.