Mar 27, 2026 | Logging, Timber Harvesting
When landowners start talking about a harvest, a few words come up fast: timber, sawlogs, pulpwood, stumpage, and firewood. For people who do not work in forestry every day, those words can blur together. That can make it harder to understand what is on your property,...
Oct 1, 2025 | Forest Management, Timber Harvesting
Why Plan Months Ahead for a Winter Tree Harvest? A winter tree harvest when the ground is frozen cushions soils, reduces rutting, and protects residual roots. Snow also shields understory vegetation from heavy equipment, while colder temps slow bacterial staining in...
Apr 15, 2025 | Forest Management
Imagine wandering through a lush, vibrant forest where each tree stands healthy and robust, home to numerous wildlife species, and playing a crucial role in supporting our local economies. That’s what happens when effective Timber Stand Improvement (TSI)...
Mar 15, 2025 | Forest Management
Forests are at the heart of battling climate change and preserving biodiversity. In fact, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) indicates that around 20% of global carbon emissions stem directly from deforestation, which highlights just how crucial it is to maintain healthy...
Jun 26, 2024 | Forest Management
Table of Contents Introduction What You Need to Know Recognizing the Signs The Climate Connection Combatting Needle Cast Collaborative Efforts and Research Managing White Pine Needle Cast Introduction The forests of Maine are treasured for their beauty, ecological...
