| conservation of avian diversity in the sierra nevada: moving beyond a single-species management focus. | as a result of past practices, many of the dry coniferous forests of the western united states contain dense, even-aged stands with uncharacteristically high levels of litter and downed woody debris. these changes to the forest have received considerable attention as they elevate concerns regarding the outcome of wildland fire. however, attempts to reduce biomass through fuel reduction (i.e., thinning of trees) are often opposed by public interest groups whose objectives include maintaining habi ... | 2013 | 23667579 |