treefarmer
Well-Known Member
Re: Would really appreciate your input on this property, ple
Since the best trees were taken in the last cut you may want to identify a few upland areas of 2-5 acres each and clear cut them and plant either Loblolly or Shortleaf pine. The areas around you may be open woods so you will have the best bedding area around. You may want to ask the TDOF Area Forester to give you a free visit and make recommendations on how to improve the forest. Each winter I go in with a Stihl saw and a bottle of herbicide and cut down any junk trees such as sourwood, elm, maple, etc. and treat the stump. That way I help any oaks in the area for the long run and maybe get some sunlight on the ground to promote weeds/grasses/vines for wildlife.
Since the best trees were taken in the last cut you may want to identify a few upland areas of 2-5 acres each and clear cut them and plant either Loblolly or Shortleaf pine. The areas around you may be open woods so you will have the best bedding area around. You may want to ask the TDOF Area Forester to give you a free visit and make recommendations on how to improve the forest. Each winter I go in with a Stihl saw and a bottle of herbicide and cut down any junk trees such as sourwood, elm, maple, etc. and treat the stump. That way I help any oaks in the area for the long run and maybe get some sunlight on the ground to promote weeds/grasses/vines for wildlife.