A Glimpse Into Private Land Forestry - At Sims Speed

With the storm making it’s way to KY, the wind was blowing the right direction to fell some problem trees along the field edge. Leaning heavily towards the field I had to use the tractor’s wench attachment to assist in safely felling these trees so I could preserve the health and integrity of the beautiful hickories that would have been in their path if I failed to place them where I wanted them to fall. In this video you will see a glance at the typical duties I perform as a private land manager for the forestry portion of my work.

Hoping that this video helps inspire others to learn this trade to dive into the world of private land management. Landowners are in dire need of good managers to help provide the tender love and care their forests need to thrive.

If you found this content enjoyable please leave a comment and the like. For those who remember the game “Sims”, the speed I have some of this edited to reminds me of that game, just as a “live action” participant.

As mentioned in the video, the following is a list of tools and equipment I use for this particular task.

My Current Equipment Setup:
Tractor: Kubota MX6000 (Hydrostatic)
https://www.kubotausa.com/products/tractors/utility/mx-series#compare

Attachments:

Land Pride –
Light Duty Grapple SGC 1072
https://www.landpride.com/products/580/sgc10%20series%20claw%20grapples

Norse –
Norse 350 Logging Wench
https://www.shopnovaintl.com/collections/logging-winches/products/norse-350-logging-winch

Chainsaws:
- Stihl MS 261 C
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/professional-saws/ms261cm/

Hand tools:
- Hatchet with 2’ handle
- Stihl Cant Hook: (A.K.A Logging Peavey)
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/forestry-tools/logging-tools/canthook/?aqid=59dcfadb141f20640f5874cca9946319
Spencer Logger’s Tape:
https://www.ustape.com/product/spencer-3-8-wide-combination-logging-tapes-decimal/

Forestry Helmet:
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/protective-and-work-wear/head-and-face-protection/sfhs/?aqid=63cd5b83b249f5e7731e38ef03acb03b

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A little bit on where I come from:


I am a graduate from SUNY – College of Environmental Science with a B.S. in Wildlife Science
I graduated from SUNY – ESF Ranger School extension with an A.A.S in Environmental and Natural Resource Conservation
Spent 4 years working various public sector seasonal technician jobs around states like Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, South Carolina, and New York until I decided to turn to Private Sector work.
I mostly tackle Timber Stand Improvement projects, with a focus on wildlife habitat features and sustainable growth through thinning treatments and soil-building techniques
I strive to utilize regenerative forestry as my core focus when providing any services.
My hope is that with this channel I can introduce land owners to some basic management practices and techniques that can help them work on their own properties, or know what to look for when hiring a private forester to come work on their land if they want to follow the methods I use for my own work.
Intro and Outro animation created by:
Duncan MacGregor - “Pains Angels”
https://rumble.com/user/KiltedChristian