Virginia Forestry, looking for thinning of my pine trees

[LHJim]

Hello everyone,

I own some property in southern VA. I have looked around and interested in finding a website that members contribute in a forum. I know this is one of them but this is a forestery and would think there would be a forestry dedicated website where I can chose my location like Virginia. And find out what members use for their thinning etc.

I think I had found one years ago but cannot remember what it is. When I looked around all point to DOF (Dept of Virginia Forestry) but this appears to not have members contributing ideas?

Anyone know of something like this? Basically my place is in southern VA and has Loblolly pine trees and I need to think out this place. And preferably get some money for this thinning. I just figured you guys would know something?

Thanks

 

[Chainsaw Pete]

Cannot help you with anything substantive to your question.

A friend of mine sold some hardwood from his land in far western New York. He made some good money, but the loggers strayed over the property lines and logged a neighbor's woods. No idea how he found the company, but it should not be too hard to find someone near your land. I have also heard of similar screwups (aka horror stories) by other logging companies. I know no details and am not smearing the industry, but once a tree is down and hauled away by 'mistake' there is not much you can do to remedy the situation.

Based on what I have heard, I would suggest a walk through the area, mark the trees that will be removed, and make sure you are on site while they work. Get references, check them out and talk to the people who have used the companies. Unless you don't care what happens....