There is a common confusion between two terms commonly used in forestry: Selective cutting and selection cutting. While the two terms are often used interchangeably (usually by laymen), they couldn't...

A timber harvest is probably the most important and consequential event in the course of managing a forest. There is a lot that can go wrong and many elements that can be handled improperly. Mistakes...

Timber truly is one of the most ancient industries around. We have been harvesting and utilizing wood for energy and construction for millennia, but only recently has forestry itself become an...

Hickory, another highly valued species of tree in North America, boasts exceptional strength and hardness, making it ideal for various wood products such as furniture, tool handles, and sporting...

For many in the industry, logging isn’t just a job—it’s a way of life. Those who were once in the industry and left often find themselves dreaming of sawdust and mountain air, longing to...

If you do any work that involves chainsaws, sawmills, and the smell of fresh-cut pine, you have no doubt heard of log dollies. A log dolly is essentially a handheld log arch that (supposedly) makes...