A few trees are left standing in clear felling as part of the 'deadwood' that is beneficial to nutrient cycling and biodiversity in the growing forest. More information can be found in the publication 'Managing Deadwood in Forests and Woodlands', Forestry Commission at https://www.forestry.gov.uk/england-managingdeadwood.
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