Forester/Logger recommendations

[WNYBuckHunter]

I am looking to have a forester/logger come out and take a look at our new place to give me an idea of what can and should be taken out of our property. Do any of you have recommendations on a good person/company to use?

[chas0218]

Location would help a little. 

[WNYBuckHunter]

LOL, its right below my name

[E J]

I have used future forest consulting a few times on different properties. He does a good job and will let you know what should be done.

[escpen]

8 minutes ago, E J said:

I have used future forest consulting a few times on different properties. He does a good job and will let you know what should be done.

Another happy customer of future forest consulting.  Corey did a great job with the logging project we completed a couple of years ago.

[dbHunterNY]

all the connections you've got and you need recommendations for that??? lol

[WNYBuckHunter]

Thanks guys, I know Ive heard that name before. Just sent them an email through their website.

[WNYBuckHunter]

3 minutes ago, dbHunterNY said:

all the connections you've got and you need recommendations for that??? lol

I dont have many connections for loggers actually. More land management or property evaluation people that are more hunting focused, but thats not really what Im looking for. I have a pretty good idea of what Im going to be trying to accomplish in that respect. Its always good to look outside of your own circle sometimes.

[Steve D]

This may be a place to start:

http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/5238.html

[dbHunterNY]

14 minutes ago, WNYBuckHunter said:

I dont have many connections for loggers actually. More land management or property evaluation people that are more hunting focused, but thats not really what Im looking for. I have a pretty good idea of what Im going to be trying to accomplish in that respect. Its always good to look outside of your own circle sometimes.

i could see that.  unfortunately i'm here in eastern NY so i got nothing that can help you there.  2nd cousin actually logging the family farm now.

[Lawdwaz]

58 minutes ago, escpen said:

Another happy customer of future forest consulting.  Corey did a great job with the logging project we completed a couple of years ago.

Corey has done work for my buddy in Canadice a couple times, always been satisfied. 

Now that I think of it he logged my Uncle's place a few years ago, straight up the mountain from his own house. 

My friend has known his family for many years.  Good people.....

[TreeGuy]

If you want top dollar and if you have some popl or sycamore etc which loggers usually won't take, the Amish can be a good option. I'm not a fan of how they operate but they can get you the most money compared to others. If you don't need top dollar for timber and want a more "professional" job, look elsewhere !

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[Otto]

I had a timber company approach me a couple of years ago about logging a part of my property.  I decided to call FORECON located in Cortland, NY.  (They advertise in NY Outdoor News). They came out and did a survey of the timber, solicited several bids, and handled all the contracting, insurance, etc.  I’m glad I did because i got quite a bit more than the timber company was offering.   I’m not sure if they go out to WNY but it might be worth a call.  

http://www.foreconinc.com/

 

[GreeneHunter]

I was thinking of doing this same thing ( Logging the Property ) a year or two ago but didn't know how to start the process ! Thanks for the links !

[Zag]

Yeah Corey at future Forrest is great. He did our pond, he also does clearing for food plots. He is doing our logging and I'm having him clear out a spot for a food plot out of the profit.

[gjs4]

Loggers typically leave your property like an ex does your checkbook.


Because of you we can’t have nice things.

[G-Man]

Over used several different logger and foresters.. ibrecomend you go with a foresters and tell them your looking for wildlife not timber. Makes a big difference in how it's marked and harvested

[fasteddie]

I will have to check with my oldest son . He had his 16 acres logged . I think he dealt with the forestry dept and paid them something like 15% and the forestry dept over saw the work . The loggers wanted to take out some big oaks and my son said no way that the trees were more valuable than money . 

Just made a call . My son contracted through Future Forestry out of Naples , NY . They went through different logging outfits , got bids and determined who would do the work and over saw the work that was done . You could go through different loggers and do all this yourself if you want to take the time and keep an eye on their work . Future Forestry made sure there was some cleanup done and that the trails were cleared / repaired ( if necessary ) . 

[fasteddie]

Some of the loggers prefer to do the work by areas so they aren't moving their equipment  all over which is cost effective for them . Future Forestry might have some insight on that . 

[Zag]

One thing you might wanna do is let your neighbors know that your going to have a select harvest. They might decide to have theirs done too and could yield you a higher price because they can pull out more timber for the job.

[TACC]

Loggers typically leave your property like an ex does your checkbook.


Because of you we can’t have nice things.

I agree and disagree.

In the beginning I didn't know what I didn't know.

Now I have learned, in my contract it is the responsibility of the logger to repair roads, and also make a particular size food Plat after they finished logging or it is a no go.

Additionally, they can not remove heavy equipment until i am satisfied with their results.

No problems for the last 10 years. The abilities of an experienced forester and a forester that also has your needs in mind is priceless.

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