Greetings all! From new member.

Markus · February 22, 2006, 10:34:36 PM

I've been lurking here for a while and this is a great site. I recently inherited the family woods. 196 acres of briars and swamp. There is a little timber ready for harvest but I decided to wait until I'm a little more educated on timber sales before I bid it out. I plan on moving out there in the next year and a small mill is definitely part of the plans. I plan on managing the woods for timber production. Everyone thinks I'm crazy for not selling to a developer but I want to keep it in the family. I walked in those woods with my Great Grandfather and Lord willing I'll walk in them with my great grandson some day. Thanks for all the great knowledge I've already picked up here and I apologise for all of the very basic questions that I'll probably ask in the future. Here's one now. Any good use for Virginia pine? Mostly 14"-16"DBH 1 or 1.5log trees.

Jeff · February 22, 2006, 10:45:04 PM

Good for you Markus and welcome to the Forestry Forum!

UNCLEBUCK · February 23, 2006, 03:11:14 AM

Welcome Markus 8) Build a log cabin ;D

Coon · February 23, 2006, 03:18:12 AM

Welcome Markus. Come on in and sit for a while. There is alot of potential for you here to learn. Don't feel shy or think that any question is a stupid one. We've all had to learn somewhere and somehow. I don't think there has ever been a day since I first joined the FF that I have never leaned something. After a while everyone here seems to grow on you and they'll feel just like family to you too. ;D
Brad.

iain · February 23, 2006, 03:25:51 AM

Welcome Markus

dont worry, cause it dont really matter what you ask, as every question is a basic question to someone (not any one here though, so do be carfull not to ask any that require more than fingers and thumbs :D)

and help your self in spades to the knowledge base

iain

isassi · February 23, 2006, 05:48:13 AM

Welcome Markus

DoubleD · February 23, 2006, 08:26:58 AM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum this is a great place where you could learn everything about trees, logging, sawmilling and much more 8) 8) 8)

tnlogger · February 23, 2006, 09:22:14 AM

Welcome Markus

thedeeredude · February 23, 2006, 10:55:21 AM

Welcome!

red · February 23, 2006, 06:41:03 PM

welcome markus

any questions just ask away ....

my fav site for info is from doug in utah sawyerswebpage

check it out

red · February 23, 2006, 06:47:49 PM

www.xmission.com/~sherwin/sawyer1.htm

sawyers web page

getoverit · February 23, 2006, 10:01:38 PM

Welcome to the Forum Markus !

bull · February 24, 2006, 08:38:56 AM

Markus, welcome aboard.
Im extending you a handshake " save the family land" it can't be replaced. and your great grandfather must have had the same thought.. Its money in the bank and all the greedy people will never understand...
Live for the future. If you only live for today there will be no fun tommorrow. Let them be Jealous 8) 8) 8) 8)...