When it comes to harvesting timber, everyone looks forward to the big lump sum of final harvests. But when it comes to natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfire, tornadoes, ice storms or insect infestations, many are forced to participate in salvage timber sales situations. But how are...

Determining the value of the timber on your property can be quite a task, but with the right approach and expert guidance, you can navigate this with confidence. Here’s how you can get a precise estimate of your timber's worth, and why working with a consultant forester is essential for...

Conducting a timber sale on your forestland can be a major financial decision and an essential part of sustainable forest management. Whether you're a new landowner or you've inherited a forest, understanding the steps to properly manage a timber sale is crucial. This guide will walk you through...

When it comes to managing your timberland, profitability and stewardship go hand in hand. By maximizing profit from timber cutting, you not only ensure the financial health of your forestland but also are practicing responsible forest management. God has promised us that harvesting will always...

I know you understand the importance of not only preserving your family's legacy of your forestland, but nurturing your forestland for future generations. While the idea of cutting timber may seem counterintuitive to wildlife conservation, it does actually have numerous positive impacts on...

As stewards of family forestland, ensuring its financial sustainability is paramount! (Matthew 25:14-30) And oftentimes logging operations are the biggest bang for the buck for creating financial investment returns. But when strategized effectively timber harvesting, can significantly contribute...

Is forestland logging actually destruction? How could forestland logging ever be considered something good?! 

For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)

Let...

We all want to be good stewards of the land we've been given responsibility over. And this is never more true than when it comes time to do our harvesting. So the question always remains... how can I ensure I harvest timber responsibly, not only for the stewardship of the land but also the...

As we approach 2024, many landowners are thinking of selling their timber. However, the decision to harvest and sell your trees is not one to be taken lightly. It requires careful consideration, proper planning, and a good understanding of the factors that determine your stumpage rate. 

This...

"Are my trees ready to thin?"

A very common question, and rightly so! 

If you've been in the management game for a while (or Googling for a while at least) you've heard how important it is to "time" your thinning appropriately to maximize its purpose and results. 

But WHEN do you ...