January 27 WCSWA Monthly Meeting
The Nuts and Bolts of Thinning

Jake Barker, OSU Extension Forester

Thinning is an important step in the forest management cycle in Northwest forests. In this presentation, Jake will review the concepts of forest stand thinning including competition and density, timing, and operations. Beyond the theoretical basis for thinning, he will also discuss the logistics of how to implement a thinning project on your property. Finding the right operator is important to achieve your objectives, and the process requires planning and patience. He will review different equipment used for thinning and how to schedule thinning in your management cycle.

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