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Frequently Asked Questions about Managing Your Forest

I think my trees are big enough to harvest.  How do I find out about how to do it and who will do it?

My trees have just been have been cut.  What do I do next?

How many trees per acre should I plant on newly harvested land?

How do I find out how many trees per acre are growing on my land?

Why did my newly planted seedlings die?

Do I need to worry about insects attacking my trees?

My big trees are dying.  Could it be from a disease?

Something is eating my young trees!  What is it?  What can I do about it?

Other plants are growing where I planted young seedlings.  Do I need to do something about them?

How do I mix chemicals in my backpack sprayer?

How can I control weeds if I don't want to use chemicals?

I want to plant western red cedar on my land.  Is it hard to get established?

I'd like to plant red alder instead of Douglas-fir.  Should I do so?

My trees seem to be too close together.  Should I cut some of them out?  How do I know when to do it?

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Alternate Species
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Forest Management for Small Landowners

These chapters were written by Bryon W. Loucks, retired forester and small forest landowner, who wanted to share his 50 years of experience with other small forest landowners who are interested in learning more about managing their forest land.  They are focused on management of Douglas-fir in western Washington, but many of the chapters contain information that is useful with other species and in other locations.  If you have questions or want to make comments, he can be contacted at bryonloucks@gmail.com

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Tree Growth

Chapter 3 - Soils

Chapter 4 - Site Preparation

Chapter 5 - Planting

Chapter 6 - Tree Improvement Programs

Chapter 7 - Land Exams

Chapter 8 - Disease & Insect Damage

Chapter 9 - Plant Competition

Chapter 10 - Wildlife Issues

Chapter 11 - Thinning

Chapter 12 - Marketing & Final Harvest Options

Chapter 13 - Growing Douglas Fir

Chapter 14 - Growing Alder

Chapter 15 - Growing Westesrn Redcedar

Glossary

Appendix: Samples of Contracts.  Word versions are provided so you can modify them for your own use.    

Timber Sale - Call for Bids Timber Sale - Call for Bids - Word Version
Timber Sale Contract Timber Sale Contract - Word Version
Timber Sale Prospectus Timber Sale Prospectus - Word Version
Service Contract - Long Service Contract - Long - Word Version
Service Contract - Short Service Contract - Short - Word Version
Harvest Contract with Consulting Forester Harvest Contract with Consulting Forester - Word Version
Harvest Contract with Logger Harvest Contract with Logger -Word Version

 

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