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Selective Timber Harvesting

Selective timber harvesting is a forest management practice that involves removing only specific, mature, or low-value trees to promote the growth of remaining trees and maintain the forest's overall health and structure. 

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Key Aspects of Selective Harvesting 

At Stutzman Lumber, our goal is to help you achieve your timber goals. Sometimes, selective harvesting makes the most sense to help you reach your goals. 

  • Tree selection: Criteria for removal include size, age, species, and health. Often, mature trees or those with low value, like suppressed or diseased ones, are removed to benefit the remaining forest.
  • Forest health: It mimics natural disturbances by creating openings in the canopy, which allows more sunlight to reach the forest floor, promoting the growth of younger trees and undergrowth.
  • Wildlife benefits: The new undergrowth provides shelter and food for various animals.
  • Long-term sustainability: By leaving a diverse range of trees, selective harvesting ensures the forest remains healthy, productive, and financially viable over the long term. 

Is Selective Harvesting Timber the best option? 

Whether selective timber harvesting is the "best" option depends entirely on the specific goals for the forest and the tree species involved. It is generally considered a highly sustainable method, but other methods may be superior for different objectives or forest types. 

If you aren't sure, I'd recommend reaching out to us, and we'll help you decide if this is the best option for you. 

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We look forward to working with you, and thank you for your interest in our timber services.

Stutzman Lumber provides excellent customer service and would like to be your forest management company to gain a relationship with you for years to come.

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