[AT] Off Topic, Logging property

[Cecil R Bearden]

A good lesson for all of us to be learned.  Never partner with kinfolk. 
   Better yet, never partner at all....

Cecil in OKla

On 9/9/2012 6:27 AM, jtchall at nc.rr.com wrote:
> All the posts on this are great solutions.
> I'm with Cecil, get a free unbiased opinion. Also, if you guys really want
> to hold onto it for a while, see if there are any cost-share programs
> through the forestry service of USDA that would help replant some of the
> trees. One other thing I would do if you haven't already, have it classed as
> a tree farm which should put your property taxes really low (at least it
> will in my area).
>
> John Hall
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cecil R Bearden
> Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 8:53 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Off Topic, Logging property
>
> I would contact the state forestry department and have them look at it.
> They have an unbiased expert available for free.
>
> Cecil in OKla
>
>
> On 9/8/2012 6:38 PM, William Powell wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> About 5 years ago against many wise recommendations on this list I entered
>> into a land trust with my father, two sisters, and brother. 114 Acres in
>> Upstate NY.  We bought my aunt out of her half the property. The land was
>> in
>> the Family since the 1800's.
>>
>> Before we bought the land the property was logged. And, about 10 years
>> before that it was logged. So, pretty much everything worth anything was
>> cut
>> down and removed. The road was a mess for years.
>>
>> My sister now wants to log the property again, she has a logger that will
>> pull fire wood out. It's only been about six years. I'm not for it. I've
>> done a little reading and I feel we should let the trees mature for at
>> least
>> 15 years. She's says she needs the money and that a forester said we
>> should
>> clear out the bad wood based on what the other loggers had done.
>>
>>
>> Anyway, if we agree to log it are we ruining our long term investment? I
>> would rather wait another 10 years if we will get full potential from the
>> property.
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Will
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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