TreeClimber57
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A skidder does not ALWAYS rut up the ground.
Correct.. but if you do not know operator.. then not worth taking chance for only $100.
A skidder does not ALWAYS rut up the ground.
Correct.. but if you do not know operator.. then not worth taking chance for only $100.
Not for $100.. I wouldn't.
Now if he is willing to pay the lawyer fees to get a contract written up; stating that all soil/terrain will be returned to original condition and any tree damaged outside of workzone (which would be specified) will be compensated for at $x.xx (you figure out).. and any waterways (if any) which are crossed are returned to original. Maybe have him post a bond of some sort in trust with lawyer to cover any potential work not completed in cleanup ($10,000 might cover it)..
Then.. if he is still willing to go for it.. the $100 may be ok. Otherwise now.
If I knew the operator, chances are I'd let them use it for free. Like I said, this is a very negative thread and I am curious as to how many have actually been around a real, professional skidder operation? Either not many or loggers have no pride in their work in the rest of the country.
But I'm not sure if the skidder operator of the original question is a logger or a firewood cutter.
If I knew the operator, chances are I'd let them use it for free. Like I said, this is a very negative thread and I am curious as to how many have actually been around a real, professional skidder operation? Either not many or loggers have no pride in their work in the rest of the country.
But I'm not sure if the skidder operator of the original question is a logger or a firewood cutter.
Here is an interesting ground compaction tidbit. Weyco did some compaction studies out here on their forests that are west of I-5. The studies found that the seedlings planted in the compacted part of skid trails, were only slowed in growth for the first one or two years. Then, the root system had grown out beyond the compacted area and tree growth equaled the seedlings that were planted off the trail.
They use a designated skid trail system while logging...loggers have to stay on the pre-planned trail.
OP owns 10 acres of 12 year pine growth
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