Thinning back to a basal area of 60 to 80 square feet per acre is a common rule of thumb. Slash pine, biologically, needs to be thinned when live crown ratios are greater than 1/3 (33%) if the goal is to maintain a vigorously growing stand.

How much does it cost to thin pines?

For southern pine plantations, thin when the total height reaches 40 – 45 feet tall. In this area, first thinning stumpage rates are about $10 – $12/ton.

How do you manage pine trees?

Thin out any groups of trees that are very close together, using a saw. Concentrating on pines with browning or sparse branches, remove the smallest and weakest of the bunch. If necessary, remove a larger tree in order to provide sunlight to several other trees around it.

When should I thin long leaf?

Longleaf typically begin to produce cones with fertile seeds at about 30 years of age and may continue rapid growth past age 50. Mature longleaf need to be thinned every six to eight years to a residual basal area of 70 to 80 square feet per acre to improve health and vigor.

What is the tallest pine tree in the world?

The tree named “Phalanx” was climbed and measured by tape in October by Portland arborist Will Koomjian. At 268.3 feet it’s the world’s tallest pine tree of any species.

How much is an acre of loblolly pine worth?

Depending on market conditions, Loblolly Pine earns about $3,000 per acre in year 12 to 15 from the sale of fence posts. Pine straw revenue averages between $200 and $500 per acre depending on the market. Harvesting for utility pole wood should average $6,000 an acre.

How much is an acre of pines worth?

How Much Money is an Acre of Timber Worth?

How much is a load of pine logs worth?

An average trailer load of softwood logs would be around $1,900. Hardwood pulp would be around a thousand. High grade hardwood logs would be much higher….How much is a load of pine logs worth?

Why are pine trees bad?

Pine trees are one of the biggest contributors to air pollution. They give off gases that react with airborne chemicals — many of which are produced by human activity — creating tiny, invisible particles that muddy the air. The air that we breathe is chock-full of particles called aerosols.

Is pine tree farming profitable?

Raising pine is a multimillion-dollar business that constitutes essential portions of the U.S. lumber and paper industries. But it has a major economic drawback: It can take 30 years or more for a stand to mature and turn a profit.

Do you have to thin out pine trees?

In many cases, a single pine tree can have a high value when it comes to producing lumber from the tree. In order to receive the maximum amount of timber from a stand of pine trees. the trees must be thinned. Thinning the pine stand is a process of removing trees that are not straight, are diseased or are too close to larger pine trees.

Can a chain saw be used to thin pine trees?

Remove the identified pine trees yourself with a chain saw. If there are only a few trees to be thinned, this may be an economical task. Many loggers will not thin a few pines trees without some form of compensation. Contact your local extension service agent for loggers in your area that specialize in pine tree thinning.

Is it good to thin pine trees in Georgia?

Pine straw revenues may not make thinning a pine stand financially attractive. Typically, once a stand is thinned in Georgia it is no longer raked for straw. Conversely, loblolly pine can be thinned at a later time to promote stand pruning and assist with making more attractive “final crop” trees for sawtimber.

How old do pine trees have to be to be bad?

This is the “Bad” stage and it lasts until after thinning. In our case, we decided to thin the first pine plantation in 2010. The trees were fifteen years old. After thinning, the plantation returns to the “Ugly” stage, but it can be short-lived if handled correctly.