Oregon’s woodland owners face several types of taxes: local
property taxes, state severance and harvest taxes on timber, state
and federal taxes on income from forest operations, and possibly
federal estate taxes on the woodland portion of the owner’s estate.
This publication highlights key aspects of federal income tax laws...
Tarif access and tree volume tables in this publication are for Douglas-fir, grand fir, ponderosa pine, red alder, western hemlock, and western redcedar. Tarif numbers range from 15 to 60, allowing you to estimate virtually any tree volume for the listed species, based on diameter at breast height (DBH) and...
So you’d like to plant some trees! As the saying goes, “The best
time to plant a tree was 30 years ago—the next best time is now.” This publication gets you started on the right track and answers some common reforestation questions.
Using a chain saw safely and effectively promotes efficiency in
clearing brush, cutting firewood, harvesting, and any other woodland
activity requiring the use of a chain saw. However, chain
saws are dangerous! Using them requires a satisfactory level of physical
conditioning and adequate skill in using and maintaining a saw.
This publication describes measurements used to buy and sell timber products. Managing woodland property offers you the opportunity to harvest a variety of products, depending on timber quality and quantity, harvest economics, and market availability. Among these products are saw logs, peeler logs, pulpwood, fuelwood, poles, piling, and posts. Knowledge...