[AT] Off Topic, Logging property

[jtchall at nc.rr.com]

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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