Parks Canada does not regulate their parks, and before 2024, did not typically allow any naturally occurring fires to take root. The end result was a landscape of mature and old forests instead of a landscape of mixed age classes. Since there was no fire and no logging, the various beetle outbreaks thrived and killed a large number of trees. This created lots of fuel for fires. In 2024, there was a massive fire in Jasper Park. The fire, fueled by all the dead trees, burned half of the town down. Forestry also helps mitigate climate change, as older trees absorb carbon at a slower rate than younger trees. By cutting down the older trees and planting new ones, the carbon abcapacity of the forest is directly increased. Forestry also helps with biodiversity like selective cutting. With this method, only mature and less healthy trees are cut. In selective cutting small clusters are removed, which mimics windthrow. Instead of damaging habitats like clear-cutting, selective cutting helps these habitats stay and grow by leaving trees that help and removing invasive species. Forestry also helps the health of the forest and the strength of the ecosystem by using a wide range of seeds when replanting. Forestry also helps with soil erosion. Tree roots hold soil in place, preventing erosion caused by wind and rain. Well-managed forests protect the land from degradation, preserve fertile soil, and reduce the risk of landslides. Forestry practices that emphasize replanting and careful harvesting ensure that soil remains stable and productive.