Top photo: Will Lehning cutting his way into an invasive infestation.
Bottom photo: Dan Healey pausing during some pruning work. |
Invasive Plant Management Unfortunately a variety of invasive plants species are now widely established in and around our region's forests. Many grow rapidly and interfere with the ability of native tree species to become established and survive. Long View's woodland service staff use a variety of tools and techniques to reduce and manage invasive plant infestations based on the Timber Stand Improvement In simple terms, forestry is large scale gardening of trees with a series of weedings and crop harvests. Timber stand improvement (TSI) refers to any activity aimed at improving the future growth of the forest when the trees to "weed" are too small, poor quality, or inaccessible for commercial harvest. Long View's woodland service staff use small chainsaws and clearing saws to cut non-salable trees to provide extra growing space for favored species and individual stems. Identifying and encouraging the best specimens early is the easiest and most effective way to grow a forest full of great trees. Trail Design, Construction, and Maintenance Having easy access to the woods is one of the surest ways to foster excellent management and allow regular enjoyment and use of forest resources. Woodland service crew members use small equipment and hand tools to build and maintain winding trails for landowners who enjoy narrow footpaths through their forest. When heavy equipment is needed for larger multi-use road and trail projects, Long View's contracting staff are available to help. Tree Pruning, Planting, Removals, and Chipping Rounding out the woodland service crew's activities, are occasional projects pruning trees (for fruit production, timber values, or tree health), planting trees, and doing small scale removals and chipping along trails, field edges, and near buildings or other structures. |