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Timber Stand improvements
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Timber Stand Improvements
Managing your forested landscape can be beneficial in many ways. If your acreage is overgrown with invasive plants and trees, we can selectively harvest the forest floor to allow more air and light movement, improve aesthetics, and promote health and vigor of remaining valuable trees and shrubs. It can also help increase the value of the land, as well as attract more wildlife.
Some of the signs that a timber stand should be improved include:
Abundant dead wood, debris, and slash (woody residuals);
Overcrowding of trees;
Tree species not adapted to the site;
Invasive trees, shrubs, insects and disease.
Benefits of Forestry management
Benefits of Forestry management
Improved wildlife habitat: Timber stand improvement is often used to increase the quality of wildlife habitat. Thinning or crop tree release activities can increase the amount of sunlight and space available for wildlife, leading to improved habitat conditions.
Reduced competition for resources: Timber stand improvement can help to reduce competition for resources. Removing competing vegetation and debris can help increase existing trees’ growth potential by reducing competition.
Improved aesthetics: Timber stand improvement activities can also enhance the aesthetics of a stand. Thinning and prescribed burning can create more open spaces and reduce overcrowding, making it more visually appealing.
Tax savings: In some areas, landowners may be eligible for tax credits or other incentives related to timber stand improvement. This can make it a more cost-effective option. It’s best to check with a local tax advisor or forestry professional for more information.
Improved timber production: Timber stand improvement can lead to enhanced timber production. The removal of brush and debris, as well as thinning or crop tree release activities, can help to improve timber production.
Reduced risk of disease and fire damage: Removing debris, thinning out overcrowded stands, and prescribed burning can all help reduce the risk of fire or disease damage.
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