Retained structures and bird communities in clearcut forests of the Pacific Northwest, USA.

Highlights: [•] Retained habitat elements in private PNW clearcuts are typically rotation-aged trees. [•] Densities of standing retention were low while downed wood was abundant. [•] Bird communities were dominated by early successional and generalist species. [•] Snag retention may provide opportunity for cavity-nester conservation. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]