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Timber as an Investment: 5 Financial Benefits of Forest Management
A well-managed woodlot can be both a source of enjoyement and a smart financial asset. When managed sustainably, your forest can provide long-term income, increase
Selective Cutting: The Best Timber Harvesting Method
Timber harvesting is an essential part of forest management, allowing you to maintain a healthy, productive woodlot while generating economic value. However, you’ll want to
Working With a Forestry Partner: Top 5 Things to Look For
Managing a forest is both a responsibility and an opportunity. Whether you’re looking to sell your timber or just preserve the natural beauty of your
Forest Regeneration: A Guide to Post-Harvest Practices for Healthy Woodlots
Forest regeneration after timber harvesting isn’t just an optional step—it’s a crucial practice that ensures the vitality and productivity of your woodlot. This process is
A Guide to Standing Cherry Timber: Identification & Harvesting From Your Woodlot in Michigan
Curious if your woodlot has cherry trees? Native to Michigan, black cherry trees are the largest of the local cherry species, and the only ones
How Do Logging Operations Affect Soil Compaction?
When it comes to timber harvesting, it’s easy to only think about your trees. However, you should also consider the effects it can have on
Prepare Your Woodlot in the Fall for a Successful Timber Harvest in the Winter
Harvesting timber in the winter offers several advantages for your property. The cooler months bring less soil compaction, easier transportation, reduced sap content, a thinner
A Guide to Standing Walnut Timber: Identification & Harvesting From Your Woodlot in Michigan
If you have walnut trees in your woodlot, they are most likely Black Walnut. Native to Michigan, black walnut trees are the most common walnut
Hardwood Lumber Grades & NHLA Grading Rules
Why do they matter to you and your woodlot? Did you know that your hardwood trees have grades? These grades are a classification that reflect
Forest Management Planning for Landowners
Owning a large forested property is quite literally the only investment where money grows on trees. That’s why it’s important to protect that investment with
What is Thinning in Forestry?
Michigan is one of the country’s most densely forested states, and proper forest management is key to keeping its expansive woodlots healthy and thriving. Thinning
A Guide to Standing Oak Timber: Identification & Harvesting From Your Woodlot in Michigan
If you own a large acreage in Michigan, chances are that many of the hardwoods on your properties are oak. With over 600 different species,
