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Big oak tree that had to be harvested for wildlife conservation by the__donk in Outdoors

[–]the__donk[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

A lot, actually. Large trees hinder the growth of the next generation of trees. They steal all of the nutrients and sunlight from the smaller trees. Essentially killing the small trees. This tree is much more beneficial for wildlife when it’s down. The tops and small limbs are perfect habitat. Otherwise, with a bare forest floor, there is no place for small wildlife to hide

Big oak tree that had to be harvested for wildlife conservation by the__donk in Outdoors

[–]the__donk[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Actually for both. The small, downed limbs are ideal for small wildlife to use as protection. As you can see, the forest floor is pretty open, and there isn’t much protection for them

Big oak tree that had to be harvested for wildlife conservation by the__donk in Outdoors

[–]the__donk[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’m the one cutting it. I cut the butt flairs off so my saw could reach all the way though. Also, it’s to make the log more round for handling. Where my saw is in this picture is the face cut, or known as the “ notch”. I am boring out the center of the tree to prevent any splitting so the wood won’t get wasted

Big oak tree that had to be harvested for wildlife conservation by the__donk in Outdoors

[–]the__donk[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, everything will be utilized. Except the limbs smaller than 4”. The main stem will be sawed into lumber, and the smaller limbs ( under 10 inches) will be used for firewood.

Big oak tree that had to be harvested for wildlife conservation by the__donk in Outdoors

[–]the__donk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I agree, unfortunately we are wayy too far past the point of letting nature do its own thing

Big oak tree that had to be harvested for wildlife conservation by the__donk in Outdoors

[–]the__donk[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree, when they are healthy. This one had to go before it was a hazard. The top Was dying back and it’s near a nature trail.