I'm a firm believer in clear cutting. It should be done with some expert advice. A plan is a must. This is no place for a forest massacre though. I have been practicing clear cuts and forest thinning for quite sometime. I cut in February and March, I leave them as drops. When it snows you really can see how the critters use it. It helps all wildlife. Provides vines a trellis to grow browse. Gives ground dwelling birds alot of cover. It's a all round winning program. Try 1% of your property and I promise you will see the results. In my opinion it's as good as a food plot half it's size. Provides food and cover. If the deer are browsing 6' or so of a tree 30'+ tall, imagine the browse when it's down. Thats just the first year. Wait till the vines start to grow, then you will see the results in effect.