It is no more difficult or costly to throw a tree so that it will not injure young trees than it is to drop it anywhere without regard for the future of the forest.
Directly after cutting, the fallen timber should be trimmed so as to remove branches that are crushing down any young growth or seedling.

In some forests the young growth is so thick that it is impossible to throw trees without falling them on some of these baby trees which will spring back into place again if the heavy branches are removed at once.

The top of the tree should be trimmed so that it will lie close to the ground.

Under such conditions it will rot rapidly and be less of a fire menace.

The dry tops of trees which lodge above the ground are most dangerous sources of fire as they burn easily and rapidly.
The lumbermen can also aid the future development of the forests by using care in skidding and hauling the logs to the yard or mill.