Tag Archives: harvesting

Oct012015

A tree trunk with blue painted markings on it

What do the different paint colors mean?

October 1, 2015Art and science of harvesting treesboundaries, harvesting, paint, tree markingBill Klase

Ever wondered what all the trees painted in the woods was about? Each color has a specific use and needs to be recognized by the landowner, forester and logger. We are setting up a timber saleRead More…

Jul082015

Harvesting trees in the right order

July 8, 2015Art and science of harvesting treesdominant, growth, harvesting, suppressed, thinningBill Klase

Getting your forest filled with trees that are healthy and fast growing is all about removing the right trees in the right order. I was recently walking in a friend’s woodlot (let’s call him Steve) andRead More…