The Rural Voice, 2003-02, Page 71
BEHLEN BINS
BEHLEN STEEL STRUCTURES
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FLOORS,
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bins & grain handling equipment
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Construction Ltd.
R.R. 1 Hanover, ON N4N 3B8
E-mail: JohnBaakConstruction@sympatico.ca
genetic effects. Productivity of a
woodlot managed by diameter limit
cutting is reduced for a number of
reasons. Often the best quality,
fastest growing trees are the first to
be harvested, leaving trees of lower
vigour and quality to provide the next
crop and produce offspring to
regenerate the site. This would be the
same as a farmer selling his best
breeding livestock and keeping the
poorer quality animals to maintain his
herd. Depending on markets and
other factors, it is often financially
advantageous for landowners to allow
their best trees to attain sizes above
current diameter limits, i.e.
concentrating growth in the woodlot
on the best quality, most valuable
trees.
Diameter limit cutting is short-
sighted giving consideration to only
the present harvest. Selection
silviculture is a more balanced
approach with consideration given to
tree quality, density, size distribution
and future productivity as well as the
present harvest. Initially, there may
be some additional revenue through
greater liquidation of growing stock
with the diameter limit option
compared to the selection system.
However, that difference in revenue
represents equity that will remain in
the selection -managed stand to be
built up over time, and represents the
future quality of the forest resource.
Farmers recognize the value of
keeping informed of the latest
scientific advances in agriculture. I
suggest they use the same diligence
with respect to the best forestry
practices.0
—Terry Schwan,
Registered Profession! Forester
Ministry of Natural Resources
Guelph 519-826-4933
Phone: 369-5478 Fax: 369-9906
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