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Can You Make Money With a Portable Sawmill?

With owning a portable sawmill and operating it for mostly my own purposes I discovered some great potential. A portable sawmill using either a bandsaw or a large circular blade can create an...

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What is Pine Straw? (With Lots of Detail)

The first year of owning our pine woodland property I noticed during the fall months there was a tremendous amount of pine needles falling from the trees.  I thought to myself, I wonder if there...

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What is a Forest Management Plan?

When we bought our forested property this is one of the first things I was required to complete within 60 days in order to keep my taxes in a timber deferred status.  I had two options, I could...

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Can You Make Money Off Forested Land Without Cutting Trees?

Surprisingly it was amazing at just how many ways I found there are to make money with any land without cutting trees.  This entire article will give several examples of ways to make money from any...

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Is a Small Tractor Necessary For My Wooded Acres?

Me on an old John Deere tractor with my grandpa. Growing up, I would visit my grandparent’s farm where they had a tractor that I would ride on with my grandfather. When I got my own land I...

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Will Forest Management Prevent Wild Fires?

Because of the number of trees we have on our property, preventing fires became a huge concern, and that's when this question arose. Will forest management prevent wildfires?  Yes, forest...

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About Us

Welcome to our mountain haven! I'm Jim, and together with my wife and youngest son, we're the proud stewards of a sprawling woodland nestled in the heart of the mountains. Our days are richly woven with the rhythms of nature and the rewarding work of managing this rugged terrain. From skillfully felling timeworn trees and transforming them into lumber to meticulously maintaining the winding roads that traverse our property, each task is a step in our journey. Currently, we're channeling our passion and craftsmanship into our most ambitious project yet – building a charming log home from the ground up. Join us as we share our adventures, insights, and the serene beauty of mountain living.

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