Welcome to “My” Back-40

Ok, so although I technically do now own my own back 40 yet, the properties I manage I treat as if they were my own. So for this video, in partnership with Woodmaxx, welcome to “one” of My Back-40’s!

If you are interested in checking out the Woodmaxx woodchippers featured in this video here is my Woodmaxx website affiliated link. Just using it to navigate to their website will help support my work:

http://shrsl.com/2qh4r-34mf-1fi4y

It can also be found in my profile main page under the link-tree
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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.

Video created by:
Duncan MacGregor - “Pains Angels”
https://rumble.com/user/KiltedChristian

My Current Equipment Setup:

Pullerbear:
Pro-XL customized for my work
https://www.pullerbear.com/compare.html

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

Woodmaxx chipper: MX 9900
www.woodmaxx.com
My personal affiliate link
http://shrsl.com/2qh4r-34mf-1fi4y

Implements: LA1065A Bucket Loader with optional valve for grapple operation
https://morefarmstores.com/product/la1065-front-loader-w-2-lever-quick-attach-72-bucket/
Attachments:

Land Pride Implements:

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

Grading Scraper GS2584
https://www.landpride.com/products/83/gs25%20series%20grading%20scrapers

Norse –

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

Chainsaws:

- Stihl MS 162
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/homeowner-saws/ms162/

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

- Stihl MS 271 “Farmboss”
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/farm-and-ranch-saws/ms271/
Trimmers:

- Stihl FS 131R with Chisel Blade Attachment (I would recommend upgrading to the FS 251 R for better match of type of forestry work I do, and be sure to buy a shoulder harness system).
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/trimmers-and-brushcutters/professional-trimmers/fs131r/

- Stihl Kombi-motor KM 131R (I would not recommend this for large area sapling/brush cutting like I started out with. There is a sleeve pin that has a tendency to break with the intense use, I would only use it for tree branch trimming with pole saw to trim the trucks up to 16’ for better butt log productions and to have a weed eater with a light brush blade for smaller thickets.
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/multi-task-tools/professional-kombisystem/km131r/
Stihl Cant Hook:
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/forestry-tools/logging-tools/canthook/?aqid=59dcfadb141f20640f5874cca9946319

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

Spencer Logger’s Tape:
https://www.ustape.com/product/spencer-3-8-wide-combination-logging-tapes-decimal/

Maxxtuff ROPSRIDER tractor basket: https://www.maxxtuff.com/maxxtuff-ropsrider-xhd-tractor-basket

Link to Woodmaxx can also be found on my main profile bio under Link-tree

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