I'd recommend mixing in direct seeding into your strategy. It is pretty darn easy to grow walnut from seed, and if your goals are just to grow for high quality wood (veneer), I'd definitely try it out.
If done correctly, direct seedings only need weed control for 2-3 years (vs. much longer...
In a nutshell, quality walnut will attract buyers from a very long ways away, so your location is not necessary of huge importance.
I would encourage all landowners interested in selling timber to contact a reputable forester first. As with any business, some loggers are great and trustworthy...
That is the exact same letter they used LAST year in response to that topic. It is a pre-formulated response, and I doubt Branstad even knows that you sent the letter.
Honeysuckle can have so many stems that cutting and treating the stump is difficult. I've heard of good success using a backpack sprayer in the fall while still green (and maybe a step stool for us short guys :grin:)
I've contemplated mowing it, waiting for regrowth and then nuking it with...
Summary........... bad.
It has value, sure. It creates low-level visual barriers, etc., but it is a huge net-negative to a property.
The quicker you get after killing it the better. It is a pain in the rear end no doubt!
A good strategy is to foliar-spray in the fall when other plants have...
Here are Timber Management's install tips found on their website:
Tree Shelter Installation Tips
Timber Management and Seed Company, LLC.
385 Northhaven Drive
Robins, IA 52302
(319) 573-0615
• Always use a ventilated tree shelter for heights 48'' and greater.
• Always center the seedling's...
I've always said accuracy is only as good as the shooter ;)
But in all seriousness, I own a TC Omega and no complaints whatsoever. The Omega scope as well... I love the TCs, but haven't shot any other muzz brand so not a good reference. My gun groups well at 200 yards (never tried further)...
An unfortunate side-effect of our states crap budget situation.
Here is my take on it, and forewarning, I am in the private forestry business, so take my opinion how you will.
The Iowa DNR employs foresters to work for the state nurseries, for the state forests, for small towns and urban...
It'll hold the soil, but personally I'd look at other routes to take. It's non-native and pretty invasive, especially in grasslands. ... Can be nasty stuff
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