Shawk
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Hey guys... I'm curious about a few things that maybe some of you might be able to help with??
Our family may be purchasing a piece of land. It's decent quality ground with about 5-6 acres in timber in the center. The trees are simply a mix of whatever has grown there over the years. There are some scattered larger trees, but most a mix of smaller to middle size. Soo... that leads me to wonder what others have done to clear? Cut to stumps, then bulldoze or ?? I'm assuming there's not much value in the trees themselves but I'll check. Obviously they'll be rooted in... what should I be careful or watchful of? Cost? My plan would be to clear it, put in in production and then flip it back into CRP which would serve the birds better than the scattered hawk & eagle perches the trees provide now.
Also curious about later when/if the ground comes out of CRP... this piece is set to enroll. What are the positives and negatives for the land now and later? Of course we've done our homework of clearing and CRP... but I'm curious from those who have some experience... thanks!!
Our family may be purchasing a piece of land. It's decent quality ground with about 5-6 acres in timber in the center. The trees are simply a mix of whatever has grown there over the years. There are some scattered larger trees, but most a mix of smaller to middle size. Soo... that leads me to wonder what others have done to clear? Cut to stumps, then bulldoze or ?? I'm assuming there's not much value in the trees themselves but I'll check. Obviously they'll be rooted in... what should I be careful or watchful of? Cost? My plan would be to clear it, put in in production and then flip it back into CRP which would serve the birds better than the scattered hawk & eagle perches the trees provide now.
Also curious about later when/if the ground comes out of CRP... this piece is set to enroll. What are the positives and negatives for the land now and later? Of course we've done our homework of clearing and CRP... but I'm curious from those who have some experience... thanks!!