Hey All,
I'm wondering if there is anyone out there that manages there own private woodlot and how big it needs to be to make a decent side income. I live in British Columbia, Canada and have some private forest land within the interior that grows Cedar, Hemlock, Fir and Birch. I'm considering managing this woodlot (i.e. harvesting, planting, brushing, pruning, etc.) so the amount of wood I cut each year is sustainable. The property is paid off, so no debts are owing and the size is fairly large (500 acres) so I'm wondering if I could make a go of this venture.
I'd be interested to hear anyone else who has tried this - specifically if they are from British Columbia, but anyone is welcome.
Also, I'd love to hear wood prices from other areas: Current market in my location is:
cedar sawlog - $150/m3
cedar poles - $185/m3
Hemlock sawlog - $55/m3
Fir Peeler - $95/m3
Fir Sawlog - $75/m3
Birch - $35/m3
Thanks,
S