Woodlot Forestry Activities Haldimand Area Woodlot Owners Association

Woodlot & Forestry Activities Haldimand & Area Woodlot Owners Association AGM 2012 Prepared by, Michael Kott

Woodlot & Forestry Activities Shitake Mushroom Update Inoculated white oak logs Second year harvesting Four Crops in 2012 (thus far) Average yield per harvest on a bush cord 1 - 2 pounds Tastes great with steak

Woodlot & Forestry Activities Firewood & Saw log Harvesting (aspects for consideration during personal or commercial harvest) Training PPE (personal protective equipment) Chain Saw Operators cert. Practical experience Machinery expertise

Woodlot & Forestry Activities Firewood & Saw log Harvesting (aspects for consideration during personal or commercial harvest) Seasonal Conditions & Site Impact Winter Harvest (personal preference) Dry or frozen conditions High Land or Low Land harvest Vegetative destruction /Collateral Damage Damning

Woodlot & Forestry Activities Firewood & Saw log Harvesting (aspects for consideration during personal or commercial harvest) Productivity & Safety Time allotment Volume/Quantity/Capability Travel & location Woodlot physical characteristics • Basal Area • Stand height & Size

Woodlot & Forestry Activities Portable Sawmill Operations (Can you guess what species of tree this pictures from? Hint: it’s very hard. Harvest to board Stacking Air Drying End-uses

Woodlot & Forestry Activities Portable Sawmill Operations Can you guess what species of wood this blanket box is made of? Hint: It isn't pine. Finished Product!

Woodlot & Forestry Activities “Thank you”