Many times in natural resource management, decisions are situational and dependent on either the site-specific environment or the overall goals of the landowner. A prime example of this is dealing with, and finding a balance with, wild grapevines (Vitis spp.) in your woods. Some of us may be more familiar with the benefits of the cultivated grapevine (Vitis vinefera), but there are over a dozen identified species of wild grapevines in the eastern United States. Grapevines can be viewed negatively by foresters from a timber-production standpoint. However, those with a wildlife interest believe they are an integral food and cover component within a forest. Where you fall is dependent completely on the goals of your forest management plan, but there are ways to balance both timber production and having a healthy amount of grapevines in the woods to provide wildlife benefits.