Digital BW, The Print

>The problem is with a DOF that puts
>everything virtually in sharp focus that it renders the main subjects -
>specific trees or groups of trees - less prominent such that they
>look more random than I'd like.

Another approach could be done through the the use of tonal
adjustments in PS. A curves adjustment and corresponding mask can be
used to darken background elements thereby bringing the viewers
attention to the main subject. Subtlety applied, the person viewing
the image will not notice it has been done.