I am looking at purchasing some former timber company ground. The draws, slops and creek bottoms are in hardwood, and there are logging trails and some large landings on the property. That said, Basically all of the ridgetop and flat upland ground is in rows of pine that are probable 4-6" DBH. I would say it's 50% pine, and evenly interspersed with the other habitat types- with most of the large openings in the center.
I have managed, improved and sold a couple smaller farms, but never one that was old timber ground.
My primary goal would be for turkey, and my secondary goal is for deer.
What are some management strategies for the pine areas at the stage they are in that could maximize turkey habitat, and then deer. Also- what strategies could optimize the land value should I decide to try and flip it in 5 years or so.
The price is right per acre- I'm sure because of the logging aspect, but there is no way I'd be able to get this large of a tract of prime land. Still- If I buy this- I will be at least 3 years from being able to afford to bring in a dozer or a forestry mulcher due to cost, so initially, I will be limited to what I can do by hand or with my tractor.
I have managed, improved and sold a couple smaller farms, but never one that was old timber ground.
My primary goal would be for turkey, and my secondary goal is for deer.
What are some management strategies for the pine areas at the stage they are in that could maximize turkey habitat, and then deer. Also- what strategies could optimize the land value should I decide to try and flip it in 5 years or so.
The price is right per acre- I'm sure because of the logging aspect, but there is no way I'd be able to get this large of a tract of prime land. Still- If I buy this- I will be at least 3 years from being able to afford to bring in a dozer or a forestry mulcher due to cost, so initially, I will be limited to what I can do by hand or with my tractor.