There are many benefits to timber harvesting; proper timber harvesting can provide income, improve wildlife habitat, and result in trails, better access, views, and a healthy and vigorous forest. However, uncontrolled, exploitive cutting can cause harm, leading to environmental degradation. In order to ensure a successful timber harvest it is essential to follow sound practices. First of all, it is important to understand your land and develop a set of goals and objectives as well as work with a certified logger, using silviculture to guide tree marking decisions. As experts in silviculture for Central PA, we would like to tell you more about how timber harvesting and silviculture go hand-in-hand.
Silviculture is the art and science of regenerating and tending trees and forests. Within the limits of nature, silvicultural principles and techniques can be used to grow the kind of forest you want. In practice, silviculture guides the way foresters mark stands of trees for cutting. Silviculture is a long-term process, which includes a program of different treatments or cuttings that are planned for the entire life of the stand of trees. We will work to integrate a long-term approach to the stand that allows for payouts today and additional planned harvests in the future.
Generally, there are several different reasons trees are marked for cutting, including:
- Remove dead, dying, suppressed and inferior species
- Remove mature trees
- Improve the vigor and value of the stand
- Encourage regeneration of desired species
- Meet certain requirements for income for the landowner
- Encourage wildlife habitat
- Scenic value development
- And more
Whatever the reason for your timber harvest, we have years of experience in the art and science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition and health of stands throughout the area. We work closely with DCNR Bureau of Forestry, the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Nature Conservancy to ensure we are following the best practices to preserve our forests and the environment. Our number one goal is to help manage our forests and environment wisely for future generations to enjoy.
Are you interested in learning more about silviculture in Central PA? The experts at A.M. Logging will work with you to understand the goals for your unique property and stand. For some more information about timber harvesting or silviculture for your property in Central PA, please call A.M. Logging at 814-349-8089 or contact us online.