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Woodlot & Forestry Activities

Woodlot & Forestry Activities. Haldimand & Area Woodlot Owners Association AGM 2012 Prepared by, Michael Kott. Woodlot & Forestry Activities. Shitake Mushroom Update Inoculated white oak logs Second year harvesting Four Crops in 2012 (thus far)

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Woodlot & Forestry Activities

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  1. Woodlot & Forestry Activities Haldimand & Area Woodlot Owners Association AGM 2012 Prepared by, Michael Kott

  2. Woodlot & Forestry Activities Shitake Mushroom Update Inoculated white oak logs Second year harvesting Four Crops in 2012 (thus far) Average yield per harvest on a bush cord 1 - 2 pounds Tastes great with steak

  3. Woodlot & Forestry Activities Firewood & Saw log Harvesting (aspects for consideration during personal or commercial harvest) Training PPE (personal protective equipment) Chain Saw Operators cert. Practical experience Machinery expertise

  4. Woodlot & Forestry Activities Firewood & Saw log Harvesting (aspects for consideration during personal or commercial harvest) Seasonal Conditions & Site Impact Winter Harvest (personal preference) Dry or frozen conditions High Land or Low Land harvest Vegetative destruction /Collateral Damage Damning

  5. Woodlot & Forestry Activities Firewood & Saw log Harvesting (aspects for consideration during personal or commercial harvest) Productivity & Safety • Time allotment • Volume/Quantity/Capability • Travel & location • Woodlot physical characteristics • Basal Area • Stand height & Size

  6. Woodlot & Forestry Activities Portable Sawmill Operations (Can you guess what species of tree this pictures from? Hint: it’s very hard. Harvest to board Stacking Air Drying End-uses

  7. Woodlot & Forestry Activities Portable Sawmill Operations Can you guess what species of wood this blanket box is made of? Hint: It isn't pine. Finished Product!

  8. Woodlot & Forestry Activities “Thank you”

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