What happens to logged land?

What happens to logged land?

Logged slopes may be subject to soil erosion, mudslides, and flooding. Remaining trees may become vulnerable to blow-down. The property’s wildlife and natural beauty-a big part of why you may have purchased the property-may be irrevocably lost for several decades.

How often should a property be logged?

The answer depends on what you have to start with, and how much you take out at each cutting. Generally, New York forests can be logged between every ten to thirty years. What is the best season to sell my timber?

How much do Loggers charge?

Salaries for loggers depend on the task in which they specialize. Fallers cut down trees using mobile felling machines and powered chainsaws. They earned a median $21.46 per hour or $44,650 per year as of May 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How many acres do you need to log?

We typically require a minimum of 10 acres to sign a contract. However, depending on your property we may be able harvest less than that (If for example you have an exceptional Walnut crop). If you think you have a timber crop worth harvesting, don’t hesitate to contact us.

How do I clear my logged land?

Steps to clearing your backyard:

  1. Know the lay of the land.
  2. Create a plan.
  3. Organise machines and any missing equipment.
  4. Knock down trees.
  5. Remove tree stumps.
  6. Conduct a clean out of the area.
  7. Excavate topsoil.
  8. Fill in the site, level, and compact soil.

How do I log on to my property?

Log sales involve harvesting and processing your own timber and then selling the finished products that come from it: veneer, sawtimber, pulpwood, etc. You must arrange for your own logging, either cutting the trees yourself or contracting a logger to do it, and for the timber’s handling and hauling.

How long does it take to log an acre?

On average, it takes around 3 to 4 hours to clear an acre of land.

Who are people who have had their property logged?

The neighbors on 2 sides of him have had property logged, one about 7 or 8 years ago and another 3 years ago. The first one was very careful and made sure the guys logging cut what he wanted and the way he wanted (select cut). The other neighbor let the loggers quote a price and do what they wanted.

Do you have experience having your property logged?

To make a profit they’re going to want to take the most valuable trees. They dont want the dead or sick or poorly formed ones. My neighbor across the street, and the neighbor 2 houses to the west both had their properties logged in the past 10 years, and they both got butchered IMO.

What’s the best way to log your property?

The ideal thing would be to log it using a team of experienced draft horses. We have a fellow in this area who has developed a huge following due to how non invasive he is in a bush lot. Don’t know if you have anyone in your area who logs that way, but it is the way to go if you can.

How did the idea of selling logs come about?

Some were based upon the lumber tallies of individual mills, others were developed by diagramming the cross-section of boards in the ends of logs (Figure 2), while still others were developed using mathematical formulas.

What happens to logged land? Logged slopes may be subject to soil erosion, mudslides, and flooding. Remaining trees may become vulnerable to blow-down. The property’s wildlife and natural beauty-a big part of why you may have purchased the property-may be irrevocably lost for several decades. How often should a property be logged? The answer depends…