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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,
Why Winter May Be The Ideal Time for Your Timber Harvest
Looking for the best time to harvest trees from your woodlot? The winter months are one of the best times for harvesting sustainably while reducing
Learn How to Identify Different Hardwood Trees in Michigan
Do you know what kind of hardwoods are in your woodlot? With over 19 million acres of forest cover, Michigan is home to a variety
A Guide to Maple Standing Timber: Identification & Harvesting From Your Woodlot in Michigan
Michigan is one of the most forested states in the country, with approximately 53% of its land area covered with forests. One of its most
