Types of Timber Harvests
There are different methods to harvesting timber which are completely dependent upon what the landowner's goals and objectives are for their property. Our foresters work with you to develop a timber harvesting plan to identify which type of harvest is right for you. Each landowner and woodlot is different and no two harvests are alike. Common harvest types include selective thinnings, wildlife cuts, liquidation harvests, and land conversion. The amount of timber removed in each harvest is completely dependent upon the stocking level of the timber resource on the property and the landowner's goals and objectives.
Selective Thinnings
Selective thinnings are our most common type of timber harvest we conduct. These harvests are good for landowners who are looking to manage and hold the property for the long-term. These harvests are typically focused around removing trees of poor quality, poor vigor and health, closely spaced, and biologically mature. High quality crop trees are retained for future growth and development on the property.
Selective thinnings are our most common type of timber harvest we conduct. These harvests are good for landowners who are looking to manage and hold the property for the long-term. These harvests are typically focused around removing trees of poor quality, poor vigor and health, closely spaced, and biologically mature. High quality crop trees are retained for future growth and development on the property.
Wildlife Cuts
Wildlife timber harvesting cuts can vary depending on the type of species of wildlife that is being promoted. Some wildlife species such as upland game species prefer early successional habitat that can be created by harvesting cleared patches. Some harvests can focus around the retention of mast producing trees such as oaks, beech, etc to provide food for wildlife.
Wildlife timber harvesting cuts can vary depending on the type of species of wildlife that is being promoted. Some wildlife species such as upland game species prefer early successional habitat that can be created by harvesting cleared patches. Some harvests can focus around the retention of mast producing trees such as oaks, beech, etc to provide food for wildlife.
Land Conversion
Land conversion harvests are just that, converting the land from a forested use to some other use. Often these types of harvests are for reclaiming an old field, agricultural use, or development and other mixed uses.
Land conversion harvests are just that, converting the land from a forested use to some other use. Often these types of harvests are for reclaiming an old field, agricultural use, or development and other mixed uses.