Tree Harvesting

You may have noticed that we are and have been doing forest harvesting at several of our properties over the last two years. Ever wonder to yourself why? Here is the answer…


What can happen to trees over a period of time?

Trees are just like any other living thing. They can live for a long time but eventually they succumb to old age, disease or the environment. These trees die on the inside; once that happens then the insects move in and this weakens the tree even more. As in the "cycle of life," once there are insects, then the birds and other animals that eat insects start looking for the bugs. Woodpecker holes are an indication of this.


Trees are a renewable resource; just as at a grocery store we need to rotate stock. And for GSGWM that means to remove trees on a regular basis. Our philosophy is to then let natural regeneration occur. It is the most cost effective for us and best for the property.

We did have to cut a lot of trees during the timber harvest at a few properties, because this process had been neglected for several years. Now that we have a new process in place, we will be able to do a more simple and precise cutting in the future. Timber harvesting is an ongoing process that is part of using our resources wisely, keeping girls safe, and good forestry management.