Estimate The Value Of Tree Seedlings, Tree Saplings, Standing Timber And Veneer Sawlogs On A Woodlot
Woodlots are typically privately owned and range from a few acres to several hundred acres consisting of tree seedlings, tree saplings, standing timber and veneer sawlogs that are managed for timber production, wildlife habitat, and recreational use.
In addition to timber production, woodlots can also provide a range of benefits, such as carbon sequestration, improved water quality, and recreational opportunities such as hiking, hunting, and birdwatching. They can also be used for educational purposes, such as teaching about sustainable forestry practices and forest ecology.
Woodlots can be an important part of sustainable land management and can provide numerous environmental and economic benefits. They can also help to preserve and enhance the biodiversity and natural beauty of a region, and provide valuable ecosystem services to local communities.
Using The Woodlot Estimator To Calculate The Value Of Trees Growing On A Woodlot
Before electricity, having a woodlot was a necessity for any farm providing timber for building, poles for fencing and firewood for heating and cooking. Depending on the size of the farm, a woodlot could be as small as half an acre or 20 acres or more. Managing the farm woodlot each year managed the forest providing cultured spaces for larger trees to mature.
Nowadays, woodlots are seldom used, left to overgrow with haphazard collections of trees of all sizes, however these woodlots could be reclaimed as surprising income producers. The potential for income could be significant dependant on the size of the woodlot, type and number of trees that grow there.
To determine the potential value of your woodlot, you need to take a walk in the woods and physically count The number of potential tree assets, namely, the number of tree seedlings (max 1,000), the number of tree saplings (max 1,000), the number of timber trees (max 1,000), the number of veneer trees (max 500) and then input the totals into the woodlot estimator below to get a calculated dollar value of your woodlot.
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Calculate The Value Of Tree Seedings Using The Woodlot Estimator
Tree seedlings growing on a woodlot can be identified as trees between 10 and 20 feet tall with a caliper (diameter) of between 1 and 2 inches. The more valuable tree seedlings will be found growing in the understory of the woodlot, where they grow tall and almost branch free from growing towards the filtered light of the tree canopy. Once identified and tagged, these tall tree seedlings can be dug out with a portable tree digger and containerized for sale and transport. Tree seedlings can remain in containers and left to grow unmanaged in the woodlot for a number of years.
Woodlot Tree Whips
Tall, slender tree whips growing on a woodlot can be excavated and transplanted in pyramidal wood planters where they can be left to size up or transported to an open field for transplant in a future tree plantation
Woodlot Hand Excavators
Portable woodlot hand excavators, also known as tree spades or tree transplanters, are small, handheld tools used to dig out and transplant small trees.
These tools typically consist of a set of sharp blades or "spades" attached to a handle or frame. The spades are inserted into the ground around the plant, and the handle is used to lift the plant out of the ground, along with a small ball of soil that encases the roots.
Once the plant has been lifted out of the ground, it can be transported to a new location and planted in a new hole. The hand-held tool can also be used to dig the new hole and prepare the soil for planting a woodlot tree whip.
Portable hand tree excavators are often used for small-scale tree transplanting projects, such as removing tree whips from a woodlot. They are lightweight, easy to use, and can be used in areas where larger machinery may not be practical or accessible.
Calculate The Value Of Tree Saplings Using The Woodlot Estimator
Woodlot tree saplings can be identified as trees between 20 and 50 feet tall with a caliper (diameter) of between 5 and 8 inches. Tree saplings can be cut for pole wood, wood pellet production and firewood. Harvested use will depend on tree type and species. Bush lot softwoods harvested for pole wood may be preferable because of their low BTU value for fire and pellet wood, for example.
More developed trees growing on a woodlot can be excavated and transported to an open field for transplant in a tree plantation to create an instant forest.
Woodlot Tree Excavators
Hydraulic shovel tree excavators, also known as tree spades or woodlot tree excavators, are specialized machines used to transplant trees from one location to another.
These machines typically consist of a hydraulic arm with a set of large blades or "spades" attached to the end. The spades are inserted into the ground around the tree, and the hydraulic arm lifts the tree out of the ground, along with a large ball of soil around the roots.
Once the tree has been lifted out of the ground, it can be transported to a new location and planted in a new hole. The machine can also be used to dig the new hole and prepare the soil for planting large woodlot tree saplings.
While hydraulic shovel tree excavators can be very effective at transplanting trees, it is important to take care to minimize root damage and ensure that the tree is properly planted and watered in its new location. Proper planning and management can help to ensure the success of the transplanting project and the health and productivity of the transplanted tree saplings.
Calculate The Value Of Standing Timber Trees Using The Woodlot Estimator
Woodlot standing timber trees can be identified as trees between 50 and 100 feet tall with a caliper (diameter) of between 12 and 18 inches. Woodlot timber trees can be selected, cut, milled and naturally cured right on the property using a portable mill. One season after curing (drying of the wood) it can be used rough or planned, dressed, and finished for sale. Long length, clear wood (free of knots) would fetch the highest price as dimensional lumber.
Your woodlot may also contain future clear-grained sawlogs, which are trees that are grown for sawlog production and have the potential to produce high-quality lumber. These trees may be of various species, but are typically selected for their straightness, uniformity, and lack of defects.
The size of any discovered clear-grained standing timber sawlogs will depend on the specific species and intended use, but they are typically larger than veneer trees and may have a diameter of several feet. They are grown with the goal of producing high-quality sawn lumber that can be used in construction, furniture, and other wood products.
Calculate The Value Of Woodlot Veneer Sawlogs Using The Woodlot Estimator
Woodlot veneer sawlogs can be identified as trees between 80 and 200 feet tall with a caliper (diameter) of between 20 and 40 inches. Veneer sawlogs are the most valuable and many property owners may be surprised to find a few of them growing in their long forgotten, neglected bush lots. Most often, veneer trees will have a section of tree trunk that is branch free, which will fetch top dollar as grade 1 veneer sawlogs. Depending on the type of tree, there could be a small fortune growing in your woodlot.
Veneer sawlogs can be of various species, but the most common are hardwoods such as walnut, cherry, maple, and oak. These trees are typically grown on woodlots for their high-value wood products, which can fetch a premium price.
The size of veneer sawlogs can vary, but they are generally larger and more mature than other trees in the wood ot. They typically have a clear straight trunk with minimal knots or defects, and a uniform and attractive grain pattern. The exact size and characteristics of veneer sawlogs will depend on the specific species and market demand.
