Along Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized trails, very small openings such as this may be appropriate to add sunlight and fall color. Except for a few stumps, negative elements are not evident achieving the retention VQO.

In this eastern middleground landscape the evident timber harvest maintains vegetative texture to accomplish partial retention.

Providing basic human habitat needs is important in each setting, particularly in dispersed parts of Roaded settings. Like the other animals, people desire protection from the elements, hiding cover to screen out other individuals and activities, close proximity to water, natural-appearing edges, and an unencumbered, flat site for camping, picnicking, etc.