Using poor quality logs

[mudflap]

I should update this with some happy news- the guy that bought the property next to mine, and at first said not to cut any trees off his property? Yeah, the property that I was hoping to get about 60 trees from before he bought it? He was over there Bush hogging today (first time since he bought it), so I went and talked to him. Short story: he said I can have whatever trees I want, with 2 conditions: burn all the brush, and grind down the stumps when I'm done. So he changed his mind! Woo-hoo! Back in business! Thank you, God.

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[BoFuller]

Awesome news!


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[donjuedo]

To quote Humphrey Bogart's Rick, "I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."

[mudflap]

He said he told me to wait because he was going to try to sell them, but the loggers he talked to wouldn't grind the stumps or haul away the brush, and that's what convinced him, he said. That, and he said he wants to see me succeed. He said people in town are talking about what I'm doing, and he says it's exciting. I guess the "tactical lesson" is: offer to grind the stumps and burn the brush, because that's something the loggers aren't offering (at least around here). Thanks for the nice comments from y'all.

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[2Determined2Quit]

That's great news!

We had a similar situation this week at our property. We have 160 acres of bush, but because of the thick underbrush, beaver dams, swamps, etc it has been a challenge to find the right size logs close to a "trail" to ease the removal. Anyways, it was getting to be slim pickings and we were looking at having to bulldoze new paths to try and get some more trees. Our neighbor came over and offered as many trees as we need. He says the locals are "talking" about these crazy people that bought land and think they are going to build a log cabin. Our neighbor says he wants to see our retirement dream come true and will help in anyway he can (he's 79 yrs old). We have only met this man twice. God works in mysterious ways, and a shared bottle of spiced rum is a sure win!!

[allen84]

He said he told me to wait because he was going to try to sell them, but the loggers he talked to wouldn't grind the stumps or haul away the brush, and that's what convinced him, he said. That, and he said he wants to see me succeed. He said people in town are talking about what I'm doing, and he says it's exciting. I guess the "tactical lesson" is: offer to grind the stumps and burn the brush, because that's something the loggers aren't offering (at least around here). Thanks for the nice comments from y'all.

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When I cut down my trees, I cut them as close to the ground as possible... unless I want a good stump to sit on. Loggers tend to leave them a little high from what I've seen. The brush thing I understand also. However, I've been told... When they are clearing on a hillside, they will put brush in the spots where water has already caused erosion. Supposedly to help slow down and disperse water which will prevent/slow down further erosion. Kind of makes sense to me. Sounds like both yall have some great neighbors!