Midrotation Cuts
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Crop Tree Release

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In this case, two out of the three trees that the forester selected as crop trees were actually released by the logger. The released trees are very easy to find. Just look for large patches of sunlight on the forest floor.

The landowner did realize some profit per acre from this improvement cut.

Total value harvested per acre: $1160 *

  • Sawtimber: 3100 board feet = $1069
  • Pulpwood: 5 cords = $91

* Growth data represented here is based on one prism point sample within the harvested stand. Monetary data is based on 2003 dollars and timber values. Actual payments to landowners are generally 50% of gross payments, but vary widely with distance to mills, terrain, harvest size, etc.