The practical uses for a woodlot don’t have to conflict with the aesthetic values a forest provides. I have some really good memories working in the woods with my wife’s grandfather. Arnold was a retired farmerRead More…
Figuring out what your kids would like to get out of your woodland is the first step in getting them passionate about it. My sister and her husband purchased some forested property in Vernon County aRead More…
Often a storm will leave a tangled mess of trees that require patience and special attention to clear safely and efficiently. A while ago I wrote an article about my efforts to process three trees thatRead More…
There are some simple things you can do get hung-up trees on the ground safely and efficiently. A family project in the woods can be a great opportunity to reconnect with relatives you haven’t seen inRead More…
Sharpening a saw requires focusing on all the cutting surfaces and consistent filing motions. My last article covered the necessary tools for sharpening a chainsaw. This article will cover the right techniques and schedule for sharpeningRead More…
The process for determining the value of individual logs is complex and involves a number of variables. As is nearly always the case, a family disagreement took place while we were working in the woods. NowRead More…
The only way to ensure the work you do to sharpen your saw is right and will last more than 1 minute of cutting is to use the right tools. There is nothing like cutting withRead More…
A compass is a simple yet powerful tool for navigating in the forest. As much as I enjoy trying out and embracing new technology, I am still using the compass I bought almost twenty years agoRead More…
Beavers can make dramatic changes to a landscape and you need to learn to live with them, or how to deter or remove them. A friend of ours (let’s call him Wayne) has had a continuingRead More…
Insects, either individually or as a large group, can kill your trees, so it is a good idea to keep an eye out for them and monitor the health of your trees. I was assessing theRead More…