In this episode, we are joined by forest manager Michael Heatherly who walks us through the steps landowners should take when managing pine timber on their properties.

Michael Heatherly [email protected]

Sizemore & Sizemore https://sizemoretimber.com/

Resources:

Association of Consulting Foresters

Society of American Foresters

00:00 Introduction to Forest Management and Wildlife Objectives

03:12 Understanding Landowner Objectives and Initial Steps

05:59 The Role of Thinning and Clear Cutting in Habitat Management

09:03 Timber Harvesting: Economic Considerations and Market Dynamics

11:45 Long-Term Management Strategies for Landowners

14:59 Navigating Timber Sales and Contracts

17:45 Ensuring Compliance and Quality During Harvesting

20:41 The Importance of Consulting Foresters

23:33 Building Long-Term Relationships with Landowners

36:43 Maximizing Timber Revenue

39:30 Landowner-Forester Collaboration

44:30 Navigating Market Challenges

50:26 Best Practices for Thinning

54:24 The Importance of Professional Guidance

59:22 Finding the Right Forester

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