Falling trees like Evan does.

[056kid]

Is there a permit or somthing that I can get to fall dead trees here in Oregon on federal land?

I know better than to do it without. . .

Evan occasionally posts pics of dead trees that He is legally cutting, I like to keep my skills from getting too dull and there are plenty of trees around that after felled & bucked could benefit firewooders. . .

 

[hammerlogging]

Hey Kid, putting the felt insoles above my foot to fill up some space has really been good. Thanks for the suggestion.

As for this subject, ask the owner/appropriate agency (BLM, NFS, etc.)

 

[slowp]

Find out specifically where you want to cut. Here, it is illegal to cut snags.

I think?? It may be legal on the east side of here, but not sure so ask. Read the permit.

 

[2dogs]

I believe you can only cut up downed wood in the Naional Forests. Go to your local Ranger District headquarters and talk to the horse's mouth.

 

[madhatte]

Snags that are hazard trees may be an exception, but it will probably require certification. As above, you'll have to check at your local ranger station. Keep us informed -- I'm curious, too, now.

 

[forestryworks]

All Evan does is get a firewood permit and start sawing.

You gotta take what you cut, you may leave slash though. I always scatter my slash around if the limbs are big. (And hopefully they aren't.)

The rules will vary from forest to forest within the National Forest system. Some you may only cut deadfall, and some you may only cut standing dead, some you may cut both deadfall and standing dead trees.

Some places may have a diameter limit, such as no bigger than 16" DBH that you can cut. Some will tell you that you can "cut any tree species except ponderosa pine", or whatever species they do not allow the cutting of. I was told that in the Carson Nat'l. Forest. I was looking for Douglas-fir anyways.

Also ask if they need any sort of assistance with any hazard tree removals. Tell them about your timber falling experience.

Good luck.

 

[056kid]

I kind of suspected that Evan just gets firewood tickets.

i just wanna run my saw LOL. The Govt scares me just as much as the cops, but I think I will pay them a visit to see what is good.

Some of you know that I WILL NOT cut one without permission now!

 

[Big_Al]

Below is a quote from the Colville National Forest where we do most of our cutting. Sounds like they are more lenient than most.





Only dead or down trees can be cut for firewood. Before you cut a tree, be sure it is dead. Check to see there are no green needles left. You can cut any dead standing or down tree within 200 feet of an open system road for firewood.

Larch: Be careful when cutting western larch (tamarack) trees. These trees lose their needles each fall, but are still alive. Look on the ground to see if needles have recently fallen. Check to see if the bark is tight. If it is, the tree is probably alive.

Wildlife trees: Standing and down dead trees (snags) provide a source of food, nests, perches, and protective cover for many birds and mammals in the forest. Please don't cut trees with paint marks or signs, broken tops, trunk holes or visible nests.

 

[hammerlogging]

I had a firewood permit a few years ago when I needed a source of wood. It sure amused me that they would send out weekend cutters to cut snags! I dropped some sketchy damn trees for firewood and would bowl rounds down to the road where the lovely wife would shepherd the strays back into the ditch for loading.

It just seems like the gov't would not expose the suspectedly ill informed to falling widowmakers. But, a great source for standing dead.

Good luck. I bet there's a ton of BLM land with recreation and not enough $ to take care of hazards, maybe you could get some work like Forestryworks.

I think of you when 64 meets 77 on my way to work, I could be meeting the kid.....