Thinning out Jack/yellow pine to allow hardwoods to grow

[Wildeman]

In another post i was suggested a book for woodlot management and plan on getting it, but on my six acres would it be worth my time to drop the yellow pines (i think they grow to about 50 feet then the tops break off) to allow the hardwood more light etc. I have lots of big oaks, locust and hickory and maples. I plan on cutting out the dead of those for firewood and ordering a dump truck of logs once a year. I really want a health wooded area that can provide me with some wood. oh yea I hate those pines

 

[Sagetown]

If they're crowding your hardwoods, I'd take them out.
I'm doing a similar project on my place. The area has
lots of 14"~16" x 30'~ 40' Elm overshadowing young Hickory
saplings which I'm wanting to encourage. I've been whacking
down the undergrowth, and culling the unwanted stuff too.
Flagging those saplings you want to keep prior to clearing keeps me from felling the wrong ones.

 

[slowp]

There are genuine, real foresters on the Forestry and Logging forum. You might get some good advice there.