Harvesting on forestry sites
Explore forestry harvesting basics, from planning and processes to good practice.
Harvest planning
Understand the harvest process and the steps involved in preparing your forest for harvest.
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Preparing to harvest
Planning your harvest, pre-harvest inventories, managing activity before and during harvest.
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When you should harvest your forest
Understand the factors that affect harvest timing, from markets to weather.
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Engage a harvest manager
Hire a harvest manager to plan and coordinate your harvest.
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Manage the harvest yourself
Managing your own harvest gives you control, but it takes careful planning and coordination.
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Sell the standing timber
Sell your standing timber to a log buyer through a stumpage sale.
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Forest harvest plans
Explore what harvest plans include and how they guide harvesting operations.
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Ways to harvest and sell your logs
Learn how harvest choices can affect log sales and markets.
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Post-harvest inspections
Find out what to do after harvest, including site inspections.