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 goods. With its beautiful grain and durability, hickory has become a staple in the woodworking industry. So, what is the value of a hickory tree? The…
If you are considering conducting your own timber harvest or perhaps assessing the feasibility of becoming energy independent and producing your own firewood, productivity is a key factor to consider. How many cords of wood can a single man fell in a day with a chainsaw? The question can vary considerably based on the conditions…
Chainsaw chaps? Check. Chainsaw boots? Check. Chainsaw… gloves? Yes, chainsaw gloves. Perhaps the newest addition to the chainsaw protective ensemble, chainsaw gloves purport to offer a protection to your hands as you cut with your saw, and some claim they are just as important for your OSHA-Inspired wardrobe than any other piece of safety gear….
Hemlock is one of the largest trees in the northeast, and being so large, these trees must be worth a lot, right? Unfortunately not. Despite their nice form, large size, and theoretically-desirable qualities, hemlock trees have few markets, rendering them of little value to the landowner. Standing hemlock timber usually sells for around $5-$10 a…
Transportation is the backbone of the forest industry, and it is possible all thanks to logging trucks. Logging trucks are real behemoths of machines designed to carry freshly-felled trees along America’s roads and highways to be sawn into boards or made into all sorts of products at the sawmill. Because transportation of roundwood can be…