A timber harvest is perhaps the most exciting part of being a timberland owner. In many cases, landowners have waited years to reap the rewards of their acreage, and it may have been their entire reason for buying the property to begin with. There are many aspects of harvesting that are crucial to understand and…
In much of the deciduous forests of northeastern United States and eastern Canada, hardwood trees dominate. Oak, maple, birch, hickory, and cherry dot the forested landscape with green leaves in the summer and orange, yellow, and red foliage in the fall. Unlike softwoods, which are used mostly for structural lumber, the wood of these hardwoods…
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 definitive answer to how much an acreage is worth. That said, we can make reasonable estimates if we narrow the question down by species. How…
Planning to harvest your woodlot can be overwhelming. Choosing which stands to harvest, how to harvest, when to harvest, and hiring and managing a logging crew and timber sales contract is a lot of work without proper experience. Moreover, mistakes made on your property can literally leave scars on the landscape that last a lifetime….