It's a clash of titans! Maple vs. oak: Which is the best firewood? Oak burns hotter than maple, but oak's longer drying time probably makes maple more desirable. Let's look into the qualities of each...

Sustainability is at the core of modern forestry. Foresters and landowners take great strides to ensure timber harvests are healthy and sustainable. Over the last century, the science of forestry has...

Timber is generally divided into three categories, sawtimber, veneer, and pulpwood. Pulpwood is the lowest-grade product among the three, and in most cases it is the most abundant product in the...

If you have studied forestry, looked into buying a sawmill, or sought to buy lumber in bulk, you've almost certainly seen the abbreviation "MBF" as a unit of measurement. MBF means "thousand board...

Assessing timber values is paramount to successful timberland investment. Unfortunately, timber value is a highly variable and relative measure, so it can be difficult if not impossible to give a...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckGy98hxPxI&t=19s Taking the diameter of a tree, also known as "Diameter at Breast Height" or "DBH," is one of the most essential skills in forestry. It is at...