Even though the white cedar has been lying on the forest floor for two years, it is still able to be sent to the mill because of its resistance to rot and decay.
Logged and hurricane-damaged areas on the range have created some problems with seedling survival. Shrubs, vines and trees have replaced the bare forest floor, and the seedlings must compete with them for light and nutrients which has hindered successful regeneration.
These forest stands are dynamic and they need proper care in order to regenerate and survive.