Logging

Sarah Deumling is one of a handful of foresters in the Pacific Northwest harnessing more of the carbon drawdown potential of their land, modeling forestry for a rapidly warming world. 

By Margaret Morales. The full version of this article, from Sightline Institute, can be found here.

Photo credits: Margaret Morales. 

Life+LAND blog post by Danielle Atkins

Let's talk money...

What is the return on timber?

We're talking money.

What can you expect to get in 20-25-30 years . . .

Before and After Timber Harvesting

Before a timber harvest, there are many things to think about, questions to answer, details to consider. One important outcome that woodland owners have a hard time imagining is "What will my woods look like after the harvest is completed?" 

Save the Date!

More details at www.DelawareHighlands.org/watw

Did you sell timber in 2018? Did you lose trees to a hurricane, fire, or other natural disaster? Do you know how to report these changes on your income tax return?

You're in luck. The USDA Forest Service has produced a tips sheet on Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2018 Tax Year. This quick guide has information on:

This past September marked the 5th Women and Their Woods Educational Retreat hosted by the Delaware Highlands Conservancy. The event this year was held at the Highlights Family Foundation's Workshop Facility in scenic Wayne County, PA.

This two day course is designed for women. Most participants have little or no experience with a chainsaw, though this course is also an effective refresher for more experienced individuals who have developed some bad habits with a saw. This is the gateway course to learning more advanced practices.

Thinking about a timber harvest? Depending on the size of the cut and the quality of the trees, you might want to consider hiring a portable sawmill to come turn your logs into usable lumber.

Women and Our Woods Workshop for Women Woodland Owners

Hidden Valley Nature Center  131 Egypt Rd., Jefferson, ME 04348, July 30, 2016, 9:00-4:00

$45 ($40 for HVNC, Midcoast Conservancy, MOFGA, MFLT members), $25 Students    Scholarships available!!

Women and Our Woods

Women and Our Woods Workshop for Women Woodland Owners

Hidden Valley Nature Center  131 Egypt Rd., Jefferson, ME 04348, July 30, 2016, 9:00-4:00

$45 ($40 for HVNC, Midcoast Conservancy, MOFGA, MFLT members), $25 Students    Scholarships available!!

Women and Our Woods

Empowering Maine’s women woodland owners to steward our forestlands

If you’re considering harvest timber, rest assured there are resources to help you understand your options.

Forester and woodland owner Barrie Brusila of Mid-Maine Forestry in Warren, ME shares some of her lessons learned in a simple handout entitled "Timber Harvesting Do's and Don'ts."