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11.10.09

Back in June 2009, someone named Tom posted a great question about applying the Dauerwald concept in Minnesota.  In a nutshell, the Dauerwald approach involves intensive management designed to maintain... Read More »

9.10.09

Small-scale Logging Field Day: September 19, 2009, Brainerd. Download complete event details (PDF) Small-scale logging is a system and a range of equipment that increases logging flexibility and extends production seasons. ... Read More »

4.29.07

Eli Sagor photoAbout the many different kinds of Minnesota forestry and natural resource professionals, including public and private sector foresters and loggers. This page will help you choose the right source... Read More »

4.29.07

Five important considerations affecting income taxes on Minnesota family... Read More »

4.28.07

Eli Sagor photoAn overview of harvesting and selling timber in Minnesota, with links to content on timber harvest contracts, visual impacts, selling timber, the future of your woodlands after harvest, and natural... Read More »

4.28.07

Eli Sagor photoA brief overview of different widely accepted methods of selling timber: Lump sum, scale, and percentage. Also links to other useful related... Read More »

4.28.07

Eli Sagor photoAs you plan a timber sale, it is easy to focus on what can be taken out of the stand.  However, as a landowner committed to the stewardship of your... Read More »

4.28.07

Why it's important to have a clear written contract when selling timber, with a link to a timber harvest contract for... Read More »

4.28.07

A sample Minnesota timber harvest... Read More »

4.22.07

Harvesting timber will dramatically change the appearance of your woods. Even a low-intensity partial harvest will require a cleared landing and skid roads, along with deposition of residual slash.... Read More »
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