Why Harvest?

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Did you know that forests eventually reach a point of over-maturity?  At the point of over-maturity, species diversity and overall tree health reaches a low.  Performing a harvest on forests like these stimulates much needed growth of younger trees, and can even increase long term timber values.

Oak regeneration is dependent on disturbances in a forest.  In the past, Ohio had periodic wildfires that gave oak a chance to flourish in our woods.  Due to things like the Smokey Bear campaign and urban sprawl, we do not have these fires anymore.  This in turn leaves the job of mother nature up to us!  By opening up a canopy and reducing competition we can greatly improve the odds of oak regenerating in a managed stand of timber.

Are you into birdwatching, hunting, or interested in promoting new types of wildlife in your area?  If so, doing a timber harvest might be the perfect thing to take your hobbies to the next level!  Ask one of our trained foresters how a harvest can help!

Dead and dying trees can pose a risk to your safety when partaking in activities like hunting, ATV riding, camping,  etc.  With the recent onset of things like emerald ash borer, it is important to harvest these dead/dying trees before they cause harm. 

The beauty of timber harvesting is that you can improve the health of your forests, while also putting cash into your pocket.  Here at 1-2-Tree we make sure we have the best markets in order to give you, the landowner, maximum profit for your trees.

Timber harvests may sound like a scary concept to some, we would be more than happy to answer and questions or concerns you may have about the process.