for the management of natural teak forests. The MSS divides a forest into 30 equal plots, which are each put on a 30-year felling cycle. When a block is due for harvest, trees larger than a certain diameter are cut until allowable volume is removed. When a tree is cut, they are pulled out through the traditional use of elephants rather than large machines, which are harmful to the soil. The MSS is a sustainable approach to logging that allows forests to restore themselves and does not deplete large swaths of land. See also Wildlife of Burma Agriculture in Burma Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry (Burma) Regional: Deforestation in Thailand Deforestation in Laos Deforestation in Indonesia References Burma Environment of Myanmar