When it comes to forestry tools and felling tools in particular, we always hear about the usual suspects: felling wedges, chaps, and chainsaws (of course), but one of the most important tools to have in your arsenal is also the most neglected. That would be the felling lever. Felling levers have three main components :…
Buying timberland can be a smart and sustainable investment opportunity. With proper considerations, it can provide provide a lifetime of satisfaction in the form of healthy financial and recreational opportunities. While timberland is forested land primarily used for growing trees for timber production, income can also be derived from leasing opportunities and more, creating a…
Timberland investment is a growing area of interest among investors looking for diversification and potential returns outside of traditional stocks and bonds. Timberland, which is the land used for timber production, offers investors the opportunity to invest in a tangible asset that has multiple uses beyond simply growing trees. For example, timberland can be used…
Many dream of buying forest land. For most, it is seen as a way to be able to hunt on their own ground or a place to build a cabin or recreational property, but what about forest solely as an investment asset? Is timberland a good investment? While it may come as a surprise to…
In the world of timber, not all species of timber are created equal. Every species of tree (and in fact every individual within a species) has unique characteristics that make it more suitable for certain market uses than others. As a result, there are types of trees that are worth considerably more money than others….
Property boundary location and maintenance is a crucial, yet often neglected component of rural property management. While it is often taken for granted, land ownership can be rather vague. Often in larger and more backwoods, rural properties, property lines may be the result of a subdivision that was never surveyed. Other times, the lines may…
In the world of forest management, straight-growing, upright trees are the ideal. Reality often does not respect that ideal, however. As loggers and landowners, we often have to deal with crooked, leaning trees and trees where the center of mass is substantially offset from the base of the tree. These present a particular challenge for…
Felling a severely leaning tree sounds safe and easy. After all, what could the tree do other than fall in the direction it leans? In reality, a severe lean in a tree creates unique hazards that could severely compromise the trees stability as you are cutting, creating one of the most dangerous situations imaginable. While…
Tree felling is not a standard practice. After all, it is an ancient art that has been practiced and developed since man has been harvesting timber. It is no surprise then that there are multiple techniques available to the modern feller. A primary difference in these techniques is the style of notch used in the…
Getting your chainsaw pinched is one of the most common and frustrating problems encountered by inexperienced chainsaw operators. It is easy to underestimate the forces involved with cutting wood, so it can be incredibly easy to get your bar, chain, or both stuck under hundreds if not thousands of pounds of pressure. That’s a good…