Timber Marking Assistance

· Small jobs turned down by consultants, or the consultant cannot get to you within 6 months

· Forester advises landowner on what trees to mark

· Timber sale information packet with sample contract, producers, bidding process, etc.

· Forester assists with review of bids. 

Timber Marking/Sales- “Second Opinion”

· Site visit at proposed timber sale (marking already done, contract in hand, but not signed)

· Written opinion as to appropriateness of harvest and cash offer

· Timber sales information packet– Bid Proposal

Management Plan for Wildlife

· Tree Cover Management

· Cover for wildlife

· Food Plot establishment assistance

· Food Plot Seed Mix Sales & Truax Drill rental

Timber Stand Improvement Marking

· Marking woodlots of any size

· List of people willing to undertake the harvest

· Information regarding liability

Woodlot Assessment

· Site visit and reconnaissance

· Letter conveying management recommendations and associated information sheets, or

· Management Plan, if requested.

 

Tree Protection During Construction

· Site visit to assist the landowner in identifying building site, driveway location or other improvement

· Flagging of recommended location or trees to save

· Tree protection during construction pamphlet

· Windbreak planning

Insect and Disease Diagnosis

· Landowners will be given the option to bring their sample to the office or to the diagnostic clinic for free diagnosis.

· Landowners wanting a site visit will be charged according to the fee structure indicated in this pamphlet.

· Site visits will result in a written diagnosis and management recommendations.

· Diagnosis is not guaranteed

Provide Technical Assistance for urban forestry iss-uses.

Department of Natural Resources Opportunities

 

Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP)

· In-depth resource assessment

· Management Recommendations

· Ten-year work plan

· Appropriate maps in GIS format

 

The Forest Stewardship Program has State cost-share associated with it.  The DNR will pay 50% up to $300 for the plan to be written by a certified plan writer.

 

Once the plan is written the landowner can then apply to the DNR– Forest Land Enhancement Program or (FLEP), for funding to put the Forest Stewardship Plan in place.

 

If interested in either of these programs please consult with the District Forester.

Saginaw County has over 102,750 acres of forest land. The Saginaw Conservation District understands the landowners woodlot concerns and will strive to meet Saginaw Counties needs.

The District will provide the following services on a fee basis.  A minimum fee of $75 will be charged for all services and will cover the first hour or any portion thereof.  Additional time will be charged at the rate of $50.00 per hour or any portion thereof. Out of County rate is $100.00 first hour and $50.00 each additional hour.

We are pleased to offer the following services:

Fun Facts:

Ten Ways to Use Trees

Cut Soil Erosion

Rows of trees break the wind on flatter lands and healthy forests protect soil from water erosion on hillsides.

Improve Air & Water Quality

A forest floor of leaves and decaying wood acts as a giant sponge by absorbing, filtering, and holding waste. One acre of trees provides fresh, clean oxygen for seven people and will clean the air polluted by eight cars operated for 12 hours.

Increase Income

Properly managed trees can provide excellent sources of income, such as the sale of trees for wood products.

Save Energy

Windbreaks can reduce winter fuel consumption by 10 to 30 percent.  Trees also save energy by shading– one tree has the cooling effect of five air conditioners.

Protect Livestock

Trees reduce the wind and can significantly reduce animal stress.  Livestock not only need less feed, but their gains are higher. 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound Barrier

Trees and windbreaks reduce noise from high speed traffic and other sounds.

Home for Wildlife

Wooded areas make valuable cover, nesting, and breeding areas for upland game and songbirds.  In winter, when all land is blanketed with snow, seeds and fruits of trees and shrubs provide food for non-migratory species.

Living Snow Fence

Properly located trees help to hold snow on fields and off the road.

Improve Crop Yields

Solid particles blown by strong winds frequently damage small crops.  Yields also may be lowered by the effects of hot winds. Trees protect against these   hazards.

Beautify the Countryside

Well–kept wooded areas, windbreaks, and other tree plantings undeniably enhance the aesthetic value of individual farms and the countryside.