A Landowner's Guide to Selling Standing Timber - the Ontario ...

A LANDOWNER’S GUIDE TO SELLING STANDING TIMBERManagement Planning – BasicComponents of a Management PlanInventory: A good management plan is based on asound forest inventory. This provides information on thekinds of trees you have, their relative quantity and quality,their size, as well as natural features such as wildlifehabitat and water features. It should also analyze siteproductivity and the suitability of certain tree species forthese soils. Your long-range objectives should be based onwhether the inventory supports these objectives.A good management plan is based on asound forest inventoryProperty Map: A detailed property map should be partof your plan. Basic requirements include propertyboundaries and forest compartments (stands of trees inthe woodlot, such as mature maples, lowland cedars, orred pine). Access trails, water and habitat features, andother items of interest, such as the location of hawk nestsor rare plants should also be noted. Your map should allowfor new features to be added as your discover them.Property History: Briefly describe how the property hasbeen used in the past (e.g., for agriculture, livestock grazing,fuelwood) and major events such as forest fires or clearcuts.Objectives: Consider your long-range (usually 10 to 20years) objectives first. For example, you may wish to retireon this property, harvest personal fuelwood, produce someManaging a woodlot is a family affair. Balancing the family’s goals and objectivescan be achieved by preparing a management plan for your woodlot.8