How-To

A timberland owner can perform many of the physical aspects of practicing forestry if professionals are unavailable. Some basic techniques that most timberland owners will encounter are covered in this section. Knowing acceptable methods of planting seedlings is required if you plan to regenerate timberland yourself but will also prove beneficial when evaluating a planting job performed by a contractor. The ability to quantify the amount of wood, either in a single tree or an entire tract, is essential to determine growth rates and prepare for a successful harvest. Even if you do not plan to perform these activities yourself, a basic understanding can help when negotiating with the pros.