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The document is an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for a timber harvesting operation, outlining necessary information such as general details about the landowner, topographical and soil maps, estimated disturbed areas, and specific best management practices (BMPs) for erosion control. It includes guidelines for runoff management, maintenance of BMPs, site cleanup procedures, and a schedule for operations to ensure environmental protection during timber harvesting activities.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the plan timber harvesting document in the editor.
Begin by filling out the 'General Information' section. Enter the date, location, landowner details, and contact information for those responsible for erosion and sediment control.
Next, upload a topographical map that includes key features such as roadways and water bodies. Ensure it is clear and properly scaled.
Provide soil information by referencing USDA reports. Indicate any erosion hazards and drainage classes relevant to your timber harvesting activities.
Complete the sketch map section by illustrating the limits of clearing, roads, and other disturbances. Include necessary dimensions and landmarks.
Detail your erosion and sediment control measures in Section 8. Check applicable BMPs and provide alternative spacing if necessary.
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What are the three timber harvesting practices?

There are three major groups of timber harvest practices; clearcutting, shelterwood and selection systems.

How much is timber worth in GA?

In North Georgia, pine sawtimber prices rose to $2425/ton in Q3, up 20% year over year. This is the highest that prices have been since Q1 2023. Pine chip-n-saw averaged over $18/ton, up 7% from Q2 and 25% year over year. Mixed hardwood sawtimber prices of the region averaged over $35/ton, up 21% year over year.

How much do loggers pay landowners?

While Landowners usually receive around 50% of the value of the logs, this can be anywhere between $500 and $5,000 per acre (or more). With such a large variation, it is important to understand timber value and what makes certain timber stands worth more than others.

What are the 4 types of timber harvesting?

There are a number of forest harvesting systems (also called silvicultural systems) in practice in the state and the four most common are the clearcut, seed-tree, shelterwood, and selection harvest.

What is the profit margin for logging?

A full half of Coastal loggers report a profit of less than three per cent and 85 per cent report a margin of five per cent or less both the largest showing of all regions in these ranges. In contrast, only 28 and 59 per cent of Interior contractors reported profits in these ranges.

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How do you calculate how much a log is worth?

For example, a 12 foot log, 12 inches in diameter at the small end has 48 BF in it. You then look at the grade rules to determine the grade of the log. Multiply the price per BF by the scale and that is the value of your log.

What is the minimum acreage to sell timber?

Timberland. A minimum of 10-20 acres is typically needed to contract a logging company to harvest your timber. Modern, efficient logging operations require high capital investments in equipment and harvesting low volumes on small acreages is usually not financially feasible.

What is a harvest plan in forestry?

The main purpose of a timber harvesting plan is to promote the optimization of resources and tools needed for the harvest as well as protect the natural resources such as soil, water, wildlife habitat, and land of the surrounding area.

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