Conducting a logging project on the land you personally own can be intimidating. Words like, “clear cut,” tend to make us cringe. However, there is a definite method to the madness as foresters and loggers come in and drastically change the landscape.
These are the lessons Todd Graf learned in one of his latest projects on his new hunting farm. Check out the video below for a look at what Todd learned from his first logging project.
Lessons Learned
Spend More Time On Site – It’s good to be on the site as much as possible to avoid unanswered questions and assumptions by the crew.
Communication is Key – “Being present allows you to communicate better,” says Graf. “This is a project with long-term impact. You really don’t want any surprises here.”
Be Specific On What You Want – Loggers tend to try and maximize the dollars you can make from a project. However, if you want some trees left behind to help with your future hunting efforts, make sure they know it. When it’s gone, it’s gone!
Maintain a Vision of What’s to Come – You’ve got to be a big picture person to see the potential for a project of this size. What looks like devastation now, will ultimately pay off in thicker woods, better trees, and greater deer habitat.
Maximize Every Project On the Property – Big or small, each project on the property is a puzzle piece for the greater good of the overall farm.
Deer Adapt Quickly – Despite such a major change of the landscape, deer adapt quickly and will soon begin to utilize and benefit from the changes.
Don’t Expect Perfection. Trees you may want to keep, might take collateral damage. Some trees might be scraped up or have branches broken. Even the most experienced loggers will never be perfect.
What about you? What are your initial thoughts when you see a clear cut taking place on a prime deer hunting property?
Comment below, and let us know what you think.
