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Get More Out of the Land You Love. My Land Plan can help you explore and discover how to manage your woodlands. Easy to use tools guide you to map your land, set goals, keep a journal and connect with woodland owners and foresters.USER ACCOUNT
My Land Plan is a resource for woodland owners, by woodland owners to help you protect and enjoy your woods and is provided to you by the American Forest Foundation (AFF). Use it to map your land and make a plan to enjoy it, protect it, profit from it, make it healthy and pass it on to future generations. SETTING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Your goals and objectives are the most important part of your forest management plan. This is where you state your vision for your woods—the values you’d like to protect and the outcomes you’d like to achieve there, based on the resources you have available. That vision will shape how you manage your woods. Defining it will help you invest your time and resources more wisely, WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR ME? iStock_000015145707XLarge.jpg The MyLandPlan Tool can help you decide what you want to do with your land, which is a first step in knowing which Farm Bill programs are right for you. Credit: iStock EQIP, CRP, CSP, CREP—these are all Farm Bill programs that can benefit woodland owners. They may look like alphabet soup, but don’t worry. The key to finding the right program TIPS FOR WOODLAND OWNERS TO PROFIT FROM THEIR LAND How can woodland owners profit financially from their land? Traditionally, this has been done by harvesting wood and pulp. Today, markets are developing for other forest products and amenities, including biofuel, carbon credits, conservation easements, and watercredits.
RESTORING FOREST ECOSYSTEMS md_buffered_stream.jpg There are many steps you can take to help restore your woodlands, including controlling erosion by establishing a buffer of trees along stream banks. Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program Of course, restoration isn’t just about picking and planting the right trees. It’s about the big picture—looking at everything that lives in your woods and restoring the whole ecosystem THE VALUE OF YOUR TREES need is volume, but there are a few different ways to calculate that volume. Trees sold for pulpwood are often measured in cubic feet or cords, where a cord is a stack of HOW TO CARE FOR PONDS ON YOUR LAND 53- Fall at Turkey Pine Plantation.JPG If you're stocking your pond, always purchase from a licensed, commercial fish hatchery. Credit: STIHL-sponsored photo contest entry by Henry Hudson Ponds are a wonderful addition to a forest or tree farm, providing a source of water for animal, crops and people, as well as a place to swim, observe wildlife and, of course, fish. HOW TO USE GPS IN YOUR WOODS For millions of Americans, navigating via GPS devices has become part of everyday life. Many of us rely on their sweetly spoken, step-by-step directions to reach our destinations, especially when we’re in unfamiliar territory. HOW DO I KEEP SWEET GUM TREES OUT MY WOODS Hello Garrett, One of the foresters in our network, Kevin Coffman, provided the answer to this question: Without knowing more specifics such as size of the sweetgum trees, surrounding species, and specific landowner objectives my advice would be very general. MY LAND PLANENJOY ITPROTECT ITMAKE IT HEALTHYPROFIT FROM ITPASS ITONFIND HELP
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My Land Plan is a resource for woodland owners, by woodland owners to help you protect and enjoy your woods and is provided to you by the American Forest Foundation (AFF). Use it to map your land and make a plan to enjoy it, protect it, profit from it, make it healthy and pass it on to future generations. SETTING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Your goals and objectives are the most important part of your forest management plan. This is where you state your vision for your woods—the values you’d like to protect and the outcomes you’d like to achieve there, based on the resources you have available. That vision will shape how you manage your woods. Defining it will help you invest your time and resources more wisely, WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR ME? iStock_000015145707XLarge.jpg The MyLandPlan Tool can help you decide what you want to do with your land, which is a first step in knowing which Farm Bill programs are right for you. Credit: iStock EQIP, CRP, CSP, CREP—these are all Farm Bill programs that can benefit woodland owners. They may look like alphabet soup, but don’t worry. The key to finding the right program TIPS FOR WOODLAND OWNERS TO PROFIT FROM THEIR LAND How can woodland owners profit financially from their land? Traditionally, this has been done by harvesting wood and pulp. Today, markets are developing for other forest products and amenities, including biofuel, carbon credits, conservation easements, and watercredits.
RESTORING FOREST ECOSYSTEMS md_buffered_stream.jpg There are many steps you can take to help restore your woodlands, including controlling erosion by establishing a buffer of trees along stream banks. Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program Of course, restoration isn’t just about picking and planting the right trees. It’s about the big picture—looking at everything that lives in your woods and restoring the whole ecosystem THE VALUE OF YOUR TREES need is volume, but there are a few different ways to calculate that volume. Trees sold for pulpwood are often measured in cubic feet or cords, where a cord is a stack of HOW TO CARE FOR PONDS ON YOUR LAND 53- Fall at Turkey Pine Plantation.JPG If you're stocking your pond, always purchase from a licensed, commercial fish hatchery. Credit: STIHL-sponsored photo contest entry by Henry Hudson Ponds are a wonderful addition to a forest or tree farm, providing a source of water for animal, crops and people, as well as a place to swim, observe wildlife and, of course, fish. HOW TO USE GPS IN YOUR WOODS For millions of Americans, navigating via GPS devices has become part of everyday life. Many of us rely on their sweetly spoken, step-by-step directions to reach our destinations, especially when we’re in unfamiliar territory. HOW DO I KEEP SWEET GUM TREES OUT MY WOODS Hello Garrett, One of the foresters in our network, Kevin Coffman, provided the answer to this question: Without knowing more specifics such as size of the sweetgum trees, surrounding species, and specific landowner objectives my advice would be very general. THE VALUE OF YOUR TREES need is volume, but there are a few different ways to calculate that volume. Trees sold for pulpwood are often measured in cubic feet or cords, where a cord is a stack of HOW TO CARE FOR PONDS ON YOUR LAND 53- Fall at Turkey Pine Plantation.JPG If you're stocking your pond, always purchase from a licensed, commercial fish hatchery. Credit: STIHL-sponsored photo contest entry by Henry Hudson Ponds are a wonderful addition to a forest or tree farm, providing a source of water for animal, crops and people, as well as a place to swim, observe wildlife and, of course, fish. HOW TO RESTORE YOU LAND istock_000015098603xlarge.jpg Now it's time to bring your woods back to health. Credit: iStock When we think of nature, we often think of cycles: the seasons changing, or plants blooming and dying. Nature seems like something that endlessly renews itself and doesn’t need much help to do it. Your woods share in that ability to renew. Many trees have adapted to occasional disturbances and have FINDING AND HIRING A CONSULTING FORESTER One way to find a good forester is to ask your friends and neighbors to suggest someone that they have worked with, and view ourdirectories.
THE BENEFITS OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT Every conservation easement is a unique legal agreement, written specifically to fit your needs and goals.ELK HABITAT
elks3.jpg Credit:Shutterstock Elk depend on forest and edge habitat where they can find plentiful grasses, leaves, plants and bark. They are primarily grazers, as opposed to deer and moose, which are generally browsers. But they eat plants and small trees as well—with a special love for aspen sprouts that rise in the spring. In the late fall, elk in mountainous areas migrate HOW TO ATTRACT WILD TURKEY TO MY LAND The birds on Saloom Properties, a tree farm in southern Alabama, number 120 to 150, estimates its owner, Salem Saloom. Since he purchased the property in the early 1980s, he has managed the land with wildlife in mind, primarily wild turkeys.When we first started,about 1
HOW TO THIN YOUR WOODS 20130531_20130601_a1_cd01firefightersp1.jpg Go through the appropriate steps before thinning your woods. Credit: Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post Thinning shapes your forest and guides its growth for years to come. If it’s not done the right way and at the right time, it can do more harm than good. But it doesn’t have to be intimidating or difficult. With the right information and ATTRACTING ELK TO YOUR LAND elk_6.jpg Credit: Shutterstock If you don’t have elk in your woodland, or would like to provide better habitat for your current elk residents, there are some simple things you can do to encourage a healthier elk community. Provide forage plants: Some good options include aspen, cottonwood, big leaf maple, hazelnut, huckleberry, thimbleberry, trailing blackberry, bear grass, cow-parsnip SAMPLE TIMBER SALE CONTRACT SECTION II. THE SELLER AGREES TO SELL and the Purchaser agrees to buy, under the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, all the timber marked or designated by the Seller, as estimated in SECTION V, on certain lands held by the Seller in the State of _____as described in SECTION I. Timber to be harvested is marked or designated according tothe attachment.
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My Land Plan is a resource for woodland owners, by woodland owners to help you protect and enjoy your woods and is provided to you by the American Forest Foundation (AFF). Use it to map your land and make a plan to enjoy it, protect it, profit from it, make it healthy and pass it on to future generations.MAINTAINING A TRAIL
Areas that might need improvement due to soil erosion or water pooling up. Mark down the location of these issues and then use the MyLandPlan.org task list to schedule your next trail work day. Monitoring and maintenance plan. Aim to inspect your trails at least twice a year, keeping the above list of common trail problems in mind. THE VALUE OF YOUR TREES Credit: Shutterstock. There isn’t a simple formula for the value of your trees. What kinds of trees you have, how large and healthy they are, how many you have, whether they’re easy to reach and cut, your local market conditions—all of these factor in to your timber’s value. It’s also based on where the trees go when they leave yourland.
HOW TO ATTRACT WILD TURKEY TO MY LAND HOW TO SELL YOUR TIMBER Step 1: Get helP. Finding the right consulting forester to help you through the selling process can make your timber sale easier and more profitable. Consulting foresters can help you write a management plan (see Step 2), select the right trees to cut for your intended goals, and even find buyers for your timber—and they’ll often get you a HOW TO CARE FOR PONDS ON YOUR LAND 53- Fall at Turkey Pine Plantation.JPG If you're stocking your pond, always purchase from a licensed, commercial fish hatchery. Credit: STIHL-sponsored photo contest entry by Henry Hudson Ponds are a wonderful addition to a forest or tree farm, providing a source of water for animal, crops and people, as well as a place to swim, observe wildlife and, of course, fish. HOW TO ATTRACT WHITETAIL TO YOUR LAND HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY LAND FOR WILD TURKEY HUNTING small_got-turkeys-salem-photo-larger-font2.jpg Just a few of the wild turkeys seen in Salem Saloom’s family forest. Credit: Salem Saloom The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) has a firm hold on the American imagination, tethering us to the past and symbolizing a season of plenty. And as hunters such as Salem Saloom of southern Alabama will tell you, there’s nothing like a MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL, SUSTAINABLE TIMBER HARVEST But a carefully managed, sustainable timber harvest isn’t just about cutting down trees and cashing in on their commercial value. It’s about implementing a plan that encourages regeneration and the long-term well-being of your woods. By keeping your stands open and healthy, building wildlife habitat, and creating the conditions fornew
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Get More Out of the Land You Love. My Land Plan can help you explore and discover how to manage your woodlands. Easy to use tools guide you to map your land, set goals, keep a journal and connect with woodland owners and foresters. Get Started!USER ACCOUNT
My Land Plan is a resource for woodland owners, by woodland owners to help you protect and enjoy your woods and is provided to you by the American Forest Foundation (AFF). Use it to map your land and make a plan to enjoy it, protect it, profit from it, make it healthy and pass it on to future generations.MAINTAINING A TRAIL
Areas that might need improvement due to soil erosion or water pooling up. Mark down the location of these issues and then use the MyLandPlan.org task list to schedule your next trail work day. Monitoring and maintenance plan. Aim to inspect your trails at least twice a year, keeping the above list of common trail problems in mind. THE VALUE OF YOUR TREES Credit: Shutterstock. There isn’t a simple formula for the value of your trees. What kinds of trees you have, how large and healthy they are, how many you have, whether they’re easy to reach and cut, your local market conditions—all of these factor in to your timber’s value. It’s also based on where the trees go when they leave yourland.
HOW TO ATTRACT WILD TURKEY TO MY LAND HOW TO SELL YOUR TIMBER Step 1: Get helP. Finding the right consulting forester to help you through the selling process can make your timber sale easier and more profitable. Consulting foresters can help you write a management plan (see Step 2), select the right trees to cut for your intended goals, and even find buyers for your timber—and they’ll often get you a HOW TO CARE FOR PONDS ON YOUR LAND 53- Fall at Turkey Pine Plantation.JPG If you're stocking your pond, always purchase from a licensed, commercial fish hatchery. Credit: STIHL-sponsored photo contest entry by Henry Hudson Ponds are a wonderful addition to a forest or tree farm, providing a source of water for animal, crops and people, as well as a place to swim, observe wildlife and, of course, fish. HOW TO ATTRACT WHITETAIL TO YOUR LAND HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY LAND FOR WILD TURKEY HUNTING small_got-turkeys-salem-photo-larger-font2.jpg Just a few of the wild turkeys seen in Salem Saloom’s family forest. Credit: Salem Saloom The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) has a firm hold on the American imagination, tethering us to the past and symbolizing a season of plenty. And as hunters such as Salem Saloom of southern Alabama will tell you, there’s nothing like a MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL, SUSTAINABLE TIMBER HARVEST But a carefully managed, sustainable timber harvest isn’t just about cutting down trees and cashing in on their commercial value. It’s about implementing a plan that encourages regeneration and the long-term well-being of your woods. By keeping your stands open and healthy, building wildlife habitat, and creating the conditions fornew
MAINTAINING A TRAIL
Areas that might need improvement due to soil erosion or water pooling up. Mark down the location of these issues and then use the MyLandPlan.org task list to schedule your next trail work day. Monitoring and maintenance plan. Aim to inspect your trails at least twice a year, keeping the above list of common trail problems in mind.BUILDING A TRAIL
trail_construction_man.jpg Hard work, but worth the effort. Credit: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Trail construction can be hard work so recruit friends and family to help. Set realistic goals, and take it one step at a time. Step 1: Mark the trail Keeping your design standards in mind, mark the centerline of the trail. Markers should be evenly spaced, from 20 feet apart inDESIGNING A TRAIL
Step 2: Plan the route. Select the corridor: Depending on the size of your woodlands, aerial photographs and topographic maps may come in handy when designing a trail. Photographs should be on a scale of at least four inches to a mile; maps at 1:24,000 (also known as 7.5-minute quadrangles). TIPS FOR WOODLAND OWNERS TO PROFIT FROM THEIR LAND Profit from Your Woods. WISE USE OF A VALUABLE RESOURCE. Forests are a natural resource. Humans have always harvested wood products—timber, fuel, paper, and wild herbs—to meet their needs. Today, markets are developing for other forest products and amenities, including biofuel, carbon credits, conservation easements, and water credits. HOW TO USE GPS IN YOUR WOODS GPS can come in handy in your woods as well. A GPS unit can help you map property boundaries and trails, measure areas for forest health activities like plantings, and even stay safe during outdoor activities. To make the most of these capabilities, it helps to know a little about how GPS works and what it can and can’t do. RESTORING FOREST ECOSYSTEMS md_buffered_stream.jpg There are many steps you can take to help restore your woodlands, including controlling erosion by establishing a buffer of trees along stream banks. Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program Of course, restoration isn’t just about picking and planting the right trees. It’s about the big picture—looking at everything that lives in your woods and restoring the whole ecosystem HOW TO CARE FOR PONDS ON YOUR LAND 53- Fall at Turkey Pine Plantation.JPG If you're stocking your pond, always purchase from a licensed, commercial fish hatchery. Credit: STIHL-sponsored photo contest entry by Henry Hudson Ponds are a wonderful addition to a forest or tree farm, providing a source of water for animal, crops and people, as well as a place to swim, observe wildlife and, of course, fish. HOW TO THIN YOUR WOODS 20130531_20130601_a1_cd01firefightersp1.jpg Go through the appropriate steps before thinning your woods. Credit: Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post Thinning shapes your forest and guides its growth for years to come. If it’s not done the right way and at the right time, it can do more harm than good. But it doesn’t have to be intimidating or difficult. With the right information and ATTRACTING ELK TO YOUR LAND elk_6.jpg Credit: Shutterstock If you don’t have elk in your woodland, or would like to provide better habitat for your current elk residents, there are some simple things you can do to encourage a healthier elk community. Provide forage plants: Some good options include aspen, cottonwood, big leaf maple, hazelnut, huckleberry, thimbleberry, trailing blackberry, bear grass, HOW DO I KEEP SWEET GUM TREES OUT MY WOODS Probably the best way to initially kill sweetgum is with a chemical called Arsenal. Depending on the size of the trees it can be injected or if small seedling/sapling size the trees can be cut then this chemical (or something similar) can be sprayed over the top of the newly cut seedlings. This will effectively kill the sweetgum, howeverthe
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My Land Plan is a resource for woodland owners, by woodland owners to help you protect and enjoy your woods and is provided to you by the American Forest Foundation (AFF). Use it to map your land and make a plan to enjoy it, protect it, profit from it, make it healthy and pass it on to future generations.BUILDING A TRAIL
trail_construction_man.jpg Hard work, but worth the effort. Credit: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Trail construction can be hard work so recruit friends and family to help. Set realistic goals, and take it one step at a time. Step 1: Mark the trail Keeping your design standards in mind, mark the centerline of the trail. Markers should be evenly spaced, from 20 feet apart in THE VALUE OF YOUR TREES Credit: Shutterstock. There isn’t a simple formula for the value of your trees. What kinds of trees you have, how large and healthy they are, how many you have, whether they’re easy to reach and cut, your local market conditions—all of these factor in to your timber’s value. It’s also based on where the trees go when they leave yourland.
THE BENEFITS OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT A conservation easement that removes your land’s development potential typically lowers its market value—and that means lower taxes for the landowner. That can significantly reduce estate taxes when you pass on your property to the next generation, making it easier to keep the land in the family and intact. Property taxbenefits.
HOW TO CARE FOR PONDS ON YOUR LAND 53- Fall at Turkey Pine Plantation.JPG If you're stocking your pond, always purchase from a licensed, commercial fish hatchery. Credit: STIHL-sponsored photo contest entry by Henry Hudson Ponds are a wonderful addition to a forest or tree farm, providing a source of water for animal, crops and people, as well as a place to swim, observe wildlife and, of course, fish. HOW TO SELL YOUR TIMBER Step 1: Get helP. Finding the right consulting forester to help you through the selling process can make your timber sale easier and more profitable. Consulting foresters can help you write a management plan (see Step 2), select the right trees to cut for your intended goals, and even find buyers for your timber—and they’ll often get you a HOW TO ATTRACT WHITETAIL TO YOUR LAND THE FACTS ABOUT ICE STORMS Ice storms put two main stresses on your woods: extreme cold and excess weight. Together, these forces can injure your trees and alter your forest. Some of the more common effects of an ice storm include: Root damage. Ice storms can cause roots to break or begin lifting from the soil, which can in turn weaken your trees and cause them totopple.
WORKING WITH A FORESTER mimi_and_forester_on_tf_visit.jpg Landowner Mimi Wright consults a forester before a timber harvest.Credit: AFFYou've probably noticed that many of the pages in this section encourage you to work with a forester to handle your timber sale. This is because there's a lot at stake when you're harvesting timber and it makes sense to use a professional to ensure that everything is done correctly. MY LAND PLANENJOY ITPROTECT ITMAKE IT HEALTHYPROFIT FROM ITPASS ITONFIND HELP
Get More Out of the Land You Love. My Land Plan can help you explore and discover how to manage your woodlands. Easy to use tools guide you to map your land, set goals, keep a journal and connect with woodland owners and foresters. Get Started!USER ACCOUNT
My Land Plan is a resource for woodland owners, by woodland owners to help you protect and enjoy your woods and is provided to you by the American Forest Foundation (AFF). Use it to map your land and make a plan to enjoy it, protect it, profit from it, make it healthy and pass it on to future generations.BUILDING A TRAIL
trail_construction_man.jpg Hard work, but worth the effort. Credit: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Trail construction can be hard work so recruit friends and family to help. Set realistic goals, and take it one step at a time. Step 1: Mark the trail Keeping your design standards in mind, mark the centerline of the trail. Markers should be evenly spaced, from 20 feet apart in THE VALUE OF YOUR TREES Credit: Shutterstock. There isn’t a simple formula for the value of your trees. What kinds of trees you have, how large and healthy they are, how many you have, whether they’re easy to reach and cut, your local market conditions—all of these factor in to your timber’s value. It’s also based on where the trees go when they leave yourland.
THE BENEFITS OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT A conservation easement that removes your land’s development potential typically lowers its market value—and that means lower taxes for the landowner. That can significantly reduce estate taxes when you pass on your property to the next generation, making it easier to keep the land in the family and intact. Property taxbenefits.
HOW TO CARE FOR PONDS ON YOUR LAND 53- Fall at Turkey Pine Plantation.JPG If you're stocking your pond, always purchase from a licensed, commercial fish hatchery. Credit: STIHL-sponsored photo contest entry by Henry Hudson Ponds are a wonderful addition to a forest or tree farm, providing a source of water for animal, crops and people, as well as a place to swim, observe wildlife and, of course, fish. HOW TO SELL YOUR TIMBER Step 1: Get helP. Finding the right consulting forester to help you through the selling process can make your timber sale easier and more profitable. Consulting foresters can help you write a management plan (see Step 2), select the right trees to cut for your intended goals, and even find buyers for your timber—and they’ll often get you a HOW TO ATTRACT WHITETAIL TO YOUR LAND THE FACTS ABOUT ICE STORMS Ice storms put two main stresses on your woods: extreme cold and excess weight. Together, these forces can injure your trees and alter your forest. Some of the more common effects of an ice storm include: Root damage. Ice storms can cause roots to break or begin lifting from the soil, which can in turn weaken your trees and cause them totopple.
WORKING WITH A FORESTER mimi_and_forester_on_tf_visit.jpg Landowner Mimi Wright consults a forester before a timber harvest.Credit: AFFYou've probably noticed that many of the pages in this section encourage you to work with a forester to handle your timber sale. This is because there's a lot at stake when you're harvesting timber and it makes sense to use a professional to ensure that everything is done correctly.MAINTAINING A TRAIL
Areas that might need improvement due to soil erosion or water pooling up. Mark down the location of these issues and then use the MyLandPlan.org task list to schedule your next trail work day. Monitoring and maintenance plan. Aim to inspect your trails at least twice a year, keeping the above list of common trail problems in mind. HOW TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN HIKING TRAILS The American Forest Foundation developed the pages in this guide to help you design, build and maintain hiking trails, and to keep you and your family safe while doing it. Done right, these trails will help you share your love of the land with others, and ensure that your forest stays healthy and beautiful for years to come. Hiking your land THE BENEFITS OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT A conservation easement that removes your land’s development potential typically lowers its market value—and that means lower taxes for the landowner. That can significantly reduce estate taxes when you pass on your property to the next generation, making it easier to keep the land in the family and intact. Property taxbenefits.
TIPS FOR WOODLAND OWNERS TO PROFIT FROM THEIR LAND Profit from Your Woods. WISE USE OF A VALUABLE RESOURCE. Forests are a natural resource. Humans have always harvested wood products—timber, fuel, paper, and wild herbs—to meet their needs. Today, markets are developing for other forest products and amenities, including biofuel, carbon credits, conservation easements, and water credits.HIRING A LOGGER
Hiring a Logger. Your woodland is a considerable financial investment. It is also priceless as a source of personal enjoyment and satisfaction. A poor logging job can destroy years of growth and health in days and compromise the future health of your forest for many years. Forestry lore is replete with horror stories of loggersthat cut more
ELK HABITAT
elks3.jpg Credit:Shutterstock Elk depend on forest and edge habitat where they can find plentiful grasses, leaves, plants and bark. They are primarily grazers, as opposed to deer and moose, which are generally browsers. But they eat plants and small trees as well—with a special love for aspen sprouts that rise in the spring. In the late fall, elk in mountainous areas migrate to lower HOW TO THIN YOUR WOODS 20130531_20130601_a1_cd01firefightersp1.jpg Go through the appropriate steps before thinning your woods. Credit: Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post Thinning shapes your forest and guides its growth for years to come. If it’s not done the right way and at the right time, it can do more harm than good. But it doesn’t have to be intimidating or difficult. With the right information and MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL, SUSTAINABLE TIMBER HARVEST A carefully managed, sustainable timber harvest isn’t just about cutting down trees and cashing in on their commercial value. It’s about implementing a plan that encourages regeneration and the long-term well-being of your woods. BEST PRACTICES FOR YOUR TIMBER SALE Factor both when choosing the best bid. Make sure you discuss all your concerns and expectations about the harvest with the buyer before signing a contract or proceeding with the sale. Ask potential buyers or loggers for references before making your choice. Talk to a few woodland owners whose timber they recently harvested. HOW TO ATTRACT WILD TURKEY TO MY LAND Managing for mast: Removing undesirable trees, cultivating desirable ones and planting mast-producing trees can all help nourish and attract wildlife. Ideally, 20 to 30 percent of your woodland should consist of these fruit- and nut-bearing trees. Turkeys love acorns and pecans, as well as dogwoods, huckleberries, blueberries, and otherfruits
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Get More Out of the Land You Love. My Land Plan can help you explore and discover how to manage your woodlands. Easy to use tools guide you to map your land, set goals, keep a journal and connect with woodland owners and foresters. Get Started! WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR ME? iStock_000015145707XLarge.jpg The MyLandPlan Tool can help you decide what you want to do with your land, which is a first step in knowing which Farm Bill programs are right for you. Credit: iStock EQIP, CRP, CSP, CREP—these are all Farm Bill programs that can benefit woodland owners. They may look like alphabet soup, but don’t worry. The key to finding the right program SETTING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Setting Goals and Objectives. Your goals and objectives are the most important part of your forest management plan. This is where you state your vision for your woods—the values you’d like to protect and the outcomes you’d like to achieve there, based on the resources you have available. That vision will shape how you manage your woods. RESTORING FOREST ECOSYSTEMS md_buffered_stream.jpg There are many steps you can take to help restore your woodlands, including controlling erosion by establishing a buffer of trees along stream banks. Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program Of course, restoration isn’t just about picking and planting the right trees. It’s about the big picture—looking at everything that lives in your woods and restoring the whole ecosystem FINDING AND HIRING A CONSULTING FORESTER One way to find a good forester is to ask your friends and neighbors to suggest someone that they have worked with (but be sure to check their qualifications). You can also use one of the following directories. Sign up for a My Land Plan account and you can search for Foresters near your land. HOW TO ATTRACT WILD TURKEY TO MY LAND WHAT TO DO AFTER A TORNADO Your Post-Tornado Checklist tornado_damage_clean-up.jpg After a tornado strikes, keep a closer watch for pest activity.Credit: Flickr's normanackAfter a tornado, you’ll need to assess the damage done to your woods and take action to restore them.Stay safe. Any damaged trees that fell on power lines, access roads, or otherwise created a hazard should be reported right away.Get help. Tornado HOW TO USE GPS IN YOUR WOODS GPS can come in handy in your woods as well. A GPS unit can help you map property boundaries and trails, measure areas for forest health activities like plantings, and even stay safe during outdoor activities. To make the most of these capabilities, it helps to know a little about how GPS works and what it can and can’t do. FORESTER: MATT KENNARD kennardmatt_volusia_small.jpg Forester: Matt Kennard for Volusia County Matt Kennard, Volusia County Forester, Florida Forest Service I began my career with the Florida Forest Service in 2007 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Conservation from the University of Florida. In 2013, I earned the Master of Science in Forest Resources and HOW DO I KEEP SWEET GUM TREES OUT MY WOODS Probably the best way to initially kill sweetgum is with a chemical called Arsenal. Depending on the size of the trees it can be injected or if small seedling/sapling size the trees can be cut then this chemical (or something similar) can be sprayed over the top of the newly cut seedlings. This will effectively kill the sweetgum, howeverthe
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Get More Out of the Land You Love. My Land Plan can help you explore and discover how to manage your woodlands. Easy to use tools guide you to map your land, set goals, keep a journal and connect with woodland owners and foresters. Get Started! WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR ME? iStock_000015145707XLarge.jpg The MyLandPlan Tool can help you decide what you want to do with your land, which is a first step in knowing which Farm Bill programs are right for you. Credit: iStock EQIP, CRP, CSP, CREP—these are all Farm Bill programs that can benefit woodland owners. They may look like alphabet soup, but don’t worry. The key to finding the right program SETTING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Setting Goals and Objectives. Your goals and objectives are the most important part of your forest management plan. This is where you state your vision for your woods—the values you’d like to protect and the outcomes you’d like to achieve there, based on the resources you have available. That vision will shape how you manage your woods. RESTORING FOREST ECOSYSTEMS md_buffered_stream.jpg There are many steps you can take to help restore your woodlands, including controlling erosion by establishing a buffer of trees along stream banks. Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program Of course, restoration isn’t just about picking and planting the right trees. It’s about the big picture—looking at everything that lives in your woods and restoring the whole ecosystem FINDING AND HIRING A CONSULTING FORESTER One way to find a good forester is to ask your friends and neighbors to suggest someone that they have worked with (but be sure to check their qualifications). You can also use one of the following directories. Sign up for a My Land Plan account and you can search for Foresters near your land. HOW TO ATTRACT WILD TURKEY TO MY LAND WHAT TO DO AFTER A TORNADO Your Post-Tornado Checklist tornado_damage_clean-up.jpg After a tornado strikes, keep a closer watch for pest activity.Credit: Flickr's normanackAfter a tornado, you’ll need to assess the damage done to your woods and take action to restore them.Stay safe. Any damaged trees that fell on power lines, access roads, or otherwise created a hazard should be reported right away.Get help. Tornado HOW TO USE GPS IN YOUR WOODS GPS can come in handy in your woods as well. A GPS unit can help you map property boundaries and trails, measure areas for forest health activities like plantings, and even stay safe during outdoor activities. To make the most of these capabilities, it helps to know a little about how GPS works and what it can and can’t do. FORESTER: MATT KENNARD kennardmatt_volusia_small.jpg Forester: Matt Kennard for Volusia County Matt Kennard, Volusia County Forester, Florida Forest Service I began my career with the Florida Forest Service in 2007 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Conservation from the University of Florida. In 2013, I earned the Master of Science in Forest Resources and HOW DO I KEEP SWEET GUM TREES OUT MY WOODS Probably the best way to initially kill sweetgum is with a chemical called Arsenal. Depending on the size of the trees it can be injected or if small seedling/sapling size the trees can be cut then this chemical (or something similar) can be sprayed over the top of the newly cut seedlings. This will effectively kill the sweetgum, howeverthe
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trail_construction_man.jpg Hard work, but worth the effort. Credit: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Trail construction can be hard work so recruit friends and family to help. Set realistic goals, and take it one step at a time. Step 1: Mark the trail Keeping your design standards in mind, mark the centerline of the trail. Markers should be evenly spaced, from 20 feet apart inMAINTAINING A TRAIL
Areas that might need improvement due to soil erosion or water pooling up. Mark down the location of these issues and then use the MyLandPlan.org task list to schedule your next trail work day. Monitoring and maintenance plan. Aim to inspect your trails at least twice a year, keeping the above list of common trail problems in mind. THE BENEFITS OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT A conservation easement that removes your land’s development potential typically lowers its market value—and that means lower taxes for the landowner. That can significantly reduce estate taxes when you pass on your property to the next generation, making it easier to keep the land in the family and intact. Property taxbenefits.
THE VALUE OF YOUR TREES Credit: Shutterstock. There isn’t a simple formula for the value of your trees. What kinds of trees you have, how large and healthy they are, how many you have, whether they’re easy to reach and cut, your local market conditions—all of these factor in to your timber’s value. It’s also based on where the trees go when they leave yourland.
TIPS FOR WOODLAND OWNERS TO PROFIT FROM THEIR LAND Profit from Your Woods. WISE USE OF A VALUABLE RESOURCE. Forests are a natural resource. Humans have always harvested wood products—timber, fuel, paper, and wild herbs—to meet their needs. Today, markets are developing for other forest products and amenities, including biofuel, carbon credits, conservation easements, and water credits.ELK HABITAT
elks3.jpg Credit:Shutterstock Elk depend on forest and edge habitat where they can find plentiful grasses, leaves, plants and bark. They are primarily grazers, as opposed to deer and moose, which are generally browsers. But they eat plants and small trees as well—with a special love for aspen sprouts that rise in the spring. In the late fall, elk in mountainous areas migrate HOW TO CARE FOR PONDS ON YOUR LAND 53- Fall at Turkey Pine Plantation.JPG If you're stocking your pond, always purchase from a licensed, commercial fish hatchery. Credit: STIHL-sponsored photo contest entry by Henry Hudson Ponds are a wonderful addition to a forest or tree farm, providing a source of water for animal, crops and people, as well as a place to swim, observe wildlife and, of course, fish. HOW TO ATTRACT WILD TURKEY TO MY LAND Managing for mast: Removing undesirable trees, cultivating desirable ones and planting mast-producing trees can all help nourish and attract wildlife. Ideally, 20 to 30 percent of your woodland should consist of these fruit- and nut-bearing trees. Turkeys love acorns and pecans, as well as dogwoods, huckleberries, blueberries, and otherfruits
TRESPASSING AND LANDOWNER LIABILITY gavel.jpg The law is likely on your side, but you need to know your state’s trespass laws.Credit: Brian TurnerIf you’re concerned about trespassing and your liability, you’re not alone. Many landowners have heard horror stories of trespassers suing over injuries sustained while trespassing on private land, and they worry it could happen to them.In reality, the law is largely MY LAND PLANENJOY ITPROTECT ITMAKE IT HEALTHYPROFIT FROM ITPASS ITONFIND HELP
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My Land Plan is a resource for woodland owners, by woodland owners to help you protect and enjoy your woods and is provided to you by the American Forest Foundation (AFF). Use it to map your land and make a plan to enjoy it, protect it, profit from it, make it healthy and pass it on to future generations. SETTING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Your goals and objectives are the most important part of your forest management plan. This is where you state your vision for your woods—the values you’d like to protect and the outcomes you’d like to achieve there, based on the resources you have available. That vision will shape how you manage your woods. Defining it will help you invest your time and resources more wisely, HOW TO ATTRACT WILD TURKEY TO MY LAND HOW TO CARE FOR PONDS ON YOUR LAND 53- Fall at Turkey Pine Plantation.JPG If you're stocking your pond, always purchase from a licensed, commercial fish hatchery. Credit: STIHL-sponsored photo contest entry by Henry Hudson Ponds are a wonderful addition to a forest or tree farm, providing a source of water for animal, crops and people, as well as a place to swim, observe wildlife and, of course, fish. THE VALUE OF YOUR TREES need is volume, but there are a few different ways to calculate that volume. Trees sold for pulpwood are often measured in cubic feet or cords, where a cord is a stack of WHAT TO DO AFTER A TORNADO Your Post-Tornado Checklist tornado_damage_clean-up.jpg After a tornado strikes, keep a closer watch for pest activity.Credit: Flickr's normanackAfter a tornado, you’ll need to assess the damage done to your woods and take action to restore them.Stay safe. Any damaged trees that fell on power lines, access roads, or otherwise created a hazard should be reported right away.Get help. Tornado WORKING WITH A FORESTER mimi_and_forester_on_tf_visit.jpg Landowner Mimi Wright consults a forester before a timber harvest.Credit: AFFYou've probably noticed that many of the pages in this section encourage you to work with a forester to handle your timber sale. This is because there's a lot at stake when you're harvesting timber and it makes sense to use a professional to ensure that everything is done correctly. HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY LAND FOR WILD TURKEY HUNTING small_got-turkeys-salem-photo-larger-font2.jpg Just a few of the wild turkeys seen in Salem Saloom’s family forest. Credit: Salem Saloom The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) has a firm hold on the American imagination, tethering us to the past and symbolizing a season of plenty. And as hunters such as Salem Saloom of southern Alabama will tell you, there’s nothing like a MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL, SUSTAINABLE TIMBER HARVEST A carefully managed, sustainable timber harvest isn’t just about cutting down trees and cashing in on their commercial value. It’s about implementing a plan that encourages regeneration and the long-term well-being of your woods. MY LAND PLANENJOY ITPROTECT ITMAKE IT HEALTHYPROFIT FROM ITPASS ITONFIND HELP
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My Land Plan is a resource for woodland owners, by woodland owners to help you protect and enjoy your woods and is provided to you by the American Forest Foundation (AFF). Use it to map your land and make a plan to enjoy it, protect it, profit from it, make it healthy and pass it on to future generations. THE VALUE OF YOUR TREES Credit: Shutterstock. There isn’t a simple formula for the value of your trees. What kinds of trees you have, how large and healthy they are, how many you have, whether they’re easy to reach and cut, your local market conditions—all of these factor in to your timber’s value. It’s also based on where the trees go when they leave yourland.
SETTING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Setting Goals and Objectives. Your goals and objectives are the most important part of your forest management plan. This is where you state your vision for your woods—the values you’d like to protect and the outcomes you’d like to achieve there, based on the resources you have available. That vision will shape how you manage your woods. HOW TO ATTRACT WILD TURKEY TO MY LAND HOW TO CARE FOR PONDS ON YOUR LAND 53- Fall at Turkey Pine Plantation.JPG If you're stocking your pond, always purchase from a licensed, commercial fish hatchery. Credit: STIHL-sponsored photo contest entry by Henry Hudson Ponds are a wonderful addition to a forest or tree farm, providing a source of water for animal, crops and people, as well as a place to swim, observe wildlife and, of course, fish. WHAT TO DO AFTER A TORNADO Your Post-Tornado Checklist tornado_damage_clean-up.jpg After a tornado strikes, keep a closer watch for pest activity.Credit: Flickr's normanackAfter a tornado, you’ll need to assess the damage done to your woods and take action to restore them.Stay safe. Any damaged trees that fell on power lines, access roads, or otherwise created a hazard should be reported right away.Get help. Tornado WORKING WITH A FORESTER mimi_and_forester_on_tf_visit.jpg Landowner Mimi Wright consults a forester before a timber harvest.Credit: AFFYou've probably noticed that many of the pages in this section encourage you to work with a forester to handle your timber sale. This is because there's a lot at stake when you're harvesting timber and it makes sense to use a professional to ensure that everything is done correctly. MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL, SUSTAINABLE TIMBER HARVEST But a carefully managed, sustainable timber harvest isn’t just about cutting down trees and cashing in on their commercial value. It’s about implementing a plan that encourages regeneration and the long-term well-being of your woods. By keeping your stands open and healthy, building wildlife habitat, and creating the conditions fornew
HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY LAND FOR WILD TURKEY HUNTING small_got-turkeys-salem-photo-larger-font2.jpg Just a few of the wild turkeys seen in Salem Saloom’s family forest. Credit: Salem Saloom The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) has a firm hold on the American imagination, tethering us to the past and symbolizing a season of plenty. And as hunters such as Salem Saloom of southern Alabama will tell you, there’s nothing like a WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR ME? iStock_000015145707XLarge.jpg The MyLandPlan Tool can help you decide what you want to do with your land, which is a first step in knowing which Farm Bill programs are right for you. Credit: iStock EQIP, CRP, CSP, CREP—these are all Farm Bill programs that can benefit woodland owners. They may look like alphabet soup, but don’t worry. The key to finding the right programBUILDING A TRAIL
trail_construction_man.jpg Hard work, but worth the effort. Credit: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Trail construction can be hard work so recruit friends and family to help. Set realistic goals, and take it one step at a time. Step 1: Mark the trail Keeping your design standards in mind, mark the centerline of the trail. Markers should be evenly spaced, from 20 feet apart in RESTORING FOREST ECOSYSTEMS md_buffered_stream.jpg There are many steps you can take to help restore your woodlands, including controlling erosion by establishing a buffer of trees along stream banks. Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program Of course, restoration isn’t just about picking and planting the right trees. It’s about the big picture—looking at everything that lives in your woods and restoring the whole ecosystem THE BENEFITS OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT Every conservation easement is a unique legal agreement, written specifically to fit your needs and goals. TIPS FOR WOODLAND OWNERS TO PROFIT FROM THEIR LAND How can woodland owners profit financially from their land? Traditionally, this has been done by harvesting wood and pulp. Today, markets are developing for other forest products and amenities, including biofuel, carbon credits, conservation easements, and watercredits.
HOW TO SELL YOUR TIMBER (your forester can provide one), or place an ad in a local newspaper inviting buyers to contact you for details. Wherever you advertise, include your contact information, the location of your land, the timber species, quality and volume you’re selling, the road quality to access the trees, and any other helpful or important points. TRESPASSING AND LANDOWNER LIABILITY gavel.jpg The law is likely on your side, but you need to know your state’s trespass laws.Credit: Brian TurnerIf you’re concerned about trespassing and your liability, you’re not alone. Many landowners have heard horror stories of trespassers suing over injuries sustained while trespassing on private land, and they worry it could happen to them.In reality, the law is largelyFOREST HEALTH 101
landowner_and_forest_restoration_manager_longleaf_pine_stand_do_not_use.jpg A forest restoration expert and landowner inspect a longleaf pine stand for signs of good health and proper management. Credit: Arthur Phalo Your forest is more than just trees—it’s the community of plants and animals that make your woods their home, the soil, air and water that sustain them all, and the cycles ofELK HABITAT
elks3.jpg Credit:Shutterstock Elk depend on forest and edge habitat where they can find plentiful grasses, leaves, plants and bark. They are primarily grazers, as opposed to deer and moose, which are generally browsers. But they eat plants and small trees as well—with a special love for aspen sprouts that rise in the spring. In the late fall, elk in mountainous areas migrate to lower HOW TO ATTRACT WHITETAIL TO YOUR LAND patches throughout the forest. Prescribed burning: One of the most common tools for managing deer habitat, controlled burns diversify vegetation, stimulate the growth of desirable food plants, including browse and forbs, improves nutritional quality and palatability of plants, as well as making them more accessibility. It also helpscontrol brush.
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My Land Plan is a resource for woodland owners, by woodland owners to help you protect and enjoy your woods and is provided to you by the American Forest Foundation (AFF). Use it to map your land and make a plan to enjoy it, protect it, profit from it, make it healthy and pass it on to future generations. SETTING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Your goals and objectives are the most important part of your forest management plan. This is where you state your vision for your woods—the values you’d like to protect and the outcomes you’d like to achieve there, based on the resources you have available. That vision will shape how you manage your woods. Defining it will help you invest your time and resources more wisely, HOW TO ATTRACT WILD TURKEY TO MY LAND HOW TO CARE FOR PONDS ON YOUR LAND 53- Fall at Turkey Pine Plantation.JPG If you're stocking your pond, always purchase from a licensed, commercial fish hatchery. Credit: STIHL-sponsored photo contest entry by Henry Hudson Ponds are a wonderful addition to a forest or tree farm, providing a source of water for animal, crops and people, as well as a place to swim, observe wildlife and, of course, fish. THE VALUE OF YOUR TREES need is volume, but there are a few different ways to calculate that volume. Trees sold for pulpwood are often measured in cubic feet or cords, where a cord is a stack of WHAT TO DO AFTER A TORNADO Your Post-Tornado Checklist tornado_damage_clean-up.jpg After a tornado strikes, keep a closer watch for pest activity.Credit: Flickr's normanackAfter a tornado, you’ll need to assess the damage done to your woods and take action to restore them.Stay safe. Any damaged trees that fell on power lines, access roads, or otherwise created a hazard should be reported right away.Get help. Tornado WORKING WITH A FORESTER mimi_and_forester_on_tf_visit.jpg Landowner Mimi Wright consults a forester before a timber harvest.Credit: AFFYou've probably noticed that many of the pages in this section encourage you to work with a forester to handle your timber sale. This is because there's a lot at stake when you're harvesting timber and it makes sense to use a professional to ensure that everything is done correctly. HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY LAND FOR WILD TURKEY HUNTING small_got-turkeys-salem-photo-larger-font2.jpg Just a few of the wild turkeys seen in Salem Saloom’s family forest. Credit: Salem Saloom The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) has a firm hold on the American imagination, tethering us to the past and symbolizing a season of plenty. And as hunters such as Salem Saloom of southern Alabama will tell you, there’s nothing like a MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL, SUSTAINABLE TIMBER HARVEST A carefully managed, sustainable timber harvest isn’t just about cutting down trees and cashing in on their commercial value. It’s about implementing a plan that encourages regeneration and the long-term well-being of your woods. MY LAND PLANENJOY ITPROTECT ITMAKE IT HEALTHYPROFIT FROM ITPASS ITONFIND HELP
Get More Out of the Land You Love. My Land Plan can help you explore and discover how to manage your woodlands. Easy to use tools guide you to map your land, set goals, keep a journal and connect with woodland owners and foresters.USER ACCOUNT
My Land Plan is a resource for woodland owners, by woodland owners to help you protect and enjoy your woods and is provided to you by the American Forest Foundation (AFF). Use it to map your land and make a plan to enjoy it, protect it, profit from it, make it healthy and pass it on to future generations. SETTING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Your goals and objectives are the most important part of your forest management plan. This is where you state your vision for your woods—the values you’d like to protect and the outcomes you’d like to achieve there, based on the resources you have available. That vision will shape how you manage your woods. Defining it will help you invest your time and resources more wisely, HOW TO ATTRACT WILD TURKEY TO MY LAND HOW TO CARE FOR PONDS ON YOUR LAND 53- Fall at Turkey Pine Plantation.JPG If you're stocking your pond, always purchase from a licensed, commercial fish hatchery. Credit: STIHL-sponsored photo contest entry by Henry Hudson Ponds are a wonderful addition to a forest or tree farm, providing a source of water for animal, crops and people, as well as a place to swim, observe wildlife and, of course, fish. THE VALUE OF YOUR TREES need is volume, but there are a few different ways to calculate that volume. Trees sold for pulpwood are often measured in cubic feet or cords, where a cord is a stack of WHAT TO DO AFTER A TORNADO Your Post-Tornado Checklist tornado_damage_clean-up.jpg After a tornado strikes, keep a closer watch for pest activity.Credit: Flickr's normanackAfter a tornado, you’ll need to assess the damage done to your woods and take action to restore them.Stay safe. Any damaged trees that fell on power lines, access roads, or otherwise created a hazard should be reported right away.Get help. Tornado WORKING WITH A FORESTER mimi_and_forester_on_tf_visit.jpg Landowner Mimi Wright consults a forester before a timber harvest.Credit: AFFYou've probably noticed that many of the pages in this section encourage you to work with a forester to handle your timber sale. This is because there's a lot at stake when you're harvesting timber and it makes sense to use a professional to ensure that everything is done correctly. HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY LAND FOR WILD TURKEY HUNTING small_got-turkeys-salem-photo-larger-font2.jpg Just a few of the wild turkeys seen in Salem Saloom’s family forest. Credit: Salem Saloom The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) has a firm hold on the American imagination, tethering us to the past and symbolizing a season of plenty. And as hunters such as Salem Saloom of southern Alabama will tell you, there’s nothing like a MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL, SUSTAINABLE TIMBER HARVEST A carefully managed, sustainable timber harvest isn’t just about cutting down trees and cashing in on their commercial value. It’s about implementing a plan that encourages regeneration and the long-term well-being of your woods. WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR ME? iStock_000015145707XLarge.jpg The MyLandPlan Tool can help you decide what you want to do with your land, which is a first step in knowing which Farm Bill programs are right for you. Credit: iStock EQIP, CRP, CSP, CREP—these are all Farm Bill programs that can benefit woodland owners. They may look like alphabet soup, but don’t worry. The key to finding the right programBUILDING A TRAIL
trail_construction_man.jpg Hard work, but worth the effort. Credit: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Trail construction can be hard work so recruit friends and family to help. Set realistic goals, and take it one step at a time. Step 1: Mark the trail Keeping your design standards in mind, mark the centerline of the trail. Markers should be evenly spaced, from 20 feet apart in RESTORING FOREST ECOSYSTEMS md_buffered_stream.jpg There are many steps you can take to help restore your woodlands, including controlling erosion by establishing a buffer of trees along stream banks. Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program Of course, restoration isn’t just about picking and planting the right trees. It’s about the big picture—looking at everything that lives in your woods and restoring the whole ecosystem THE BENEFITS OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT Every conservation easement is a unique legal agreement, written specifically to fit your needs and goals. TIPS FOR WOODLAND OWNERS TO PROFIT FROM THEIR LAND How can woodland owners profit financially from their land? Traditionally, this has been done by harvesting wood and pulp. Today, markets are developing for other forest products and amenities, including biofuel, carbon credits, conservation easements, and watercredits.
HOW TO SELL YOUR TIMBER (your forester can provide one), or place an ad in a local newspaper inviting buyers to contact you for details. Wherever you advertise, include your contact information, the location of your land, the timber species, quality and volume you’re selling, the road quality to access the trees, and any other helpful or important points. TRESPASSING AND LANDOWNER LIABILITY gavel.jpg The law is likely on your side, but you need to know your state’s trespass laws.Credit: Brian TurnerIf you’re concerned about trespassing and your liability, you’re not alone. Many landowners have heard horror stories of trespassers suing over injuries sustained while trespassing on private land, and they worry it could happen to them.In reality, the law is largelyFOREST HEALTH 101
landowner_and_forest_restoration_manager_longleaf_pine_stand_do_not_use.jpg A forest restoration expert and landowner inspect a longleaf pine stand for signs of good health and proper management. Credit: Arthur Phalo Your forest is more than just trees—it’s the community of plants and animals that make your woods their home, the soil, air and water that sustain them all, and the cycles ofELK HABITAT
elks3.jpg Credit:Shutterstock Elk depend on forest and edge habitat where they can find plentiful grasses, leaves, plants and bark. They are primarily grazers, as opposed to deer and moose, which are generally browsers. But they eat plants and small trees as well—with a special love for aspen sprouts that rise in the spring. In the late fall, elk in mountainous areas migrate to lower HOW TO ATTRACT WHITETAIL TO YOUR LAND patches throughout the forest. Prescribed burning: One of the most common tools for managing deer habitat, controlled burns diversify vegetation, stimulate the growth of desirable food plants, including browse and forbs, improves nutritional quality and palatability of plants, as well as making them more accessibility. It also helpscontrol brush.
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