Tim Cartner, RFAug 10, 20203 minClearcut AlternativesTo a growing number of forest landowners, timber harvest income, while important, plays a secondary supportive role to their primary...
Tim Cartner, RFJul 8, 20203 minShould You Harvest Timber Before Selling Your Land?Standing timber can comprise a substantial portion of the value of a rural property—timber values can range from a few hundred dollars per a
Tim Cartner, RFJun 1, 20203 minEstablishing A Timber Tax BasisIn its simplest form, timberland value is comprised of two components (capital assets): bare land and standing timber. The amount...
Tim Cartner, RFApr 8, 20192 minGetting an Edge on Your Wildlife HabitatWhere woods meet open land are some of the most critical areas to manage for wildlife. Edges support shade-intolerant fruit, berry, and...
Tim Cartner, RFDec 1, 20188 minThinning Pine For Profit, Health, and WildlifeThinning is the practice of removing trees from a stand to promote the growth and health of the remaining trees. When carried out...
Tim Cartner, RFOct 21, 20184 minAre You Dense? Science-based Loblolly Pine Planting Density RecommendationsPeople, in general, don’t like change. Foresters are no different. Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of forest management done for no other...