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theoldwizard1
Aug 25, 2019Explorer II
Hartwick Pine has 49 acres of old growth forest.
Much of Michigan's trees were harvested after the Great Chicago Fore in 1871. Lumbering slowed down after the turn of the century.
The areas that were harvested in the 19th century and have been left untouched since then have some very impressive trees. With the proper permits from the DNR you are allowed to cut a limited amount of timber on state land.
There are a few people in the UP actually harvesting second growth hardwoods. This is all "select cut" and no roads or trails are allowed to be cut to get to the wood.
Much of Michigan's trees were harvested after the Great Chicago Fore in 1871. Lumbering slowed down after the turn of the century.
The areas that were harvested in the 19th century and have been left untouched since then have some very impressive trees. With the proper permits from the DNR you are allowed to cut a limited amount of timber on state land.
There are a few people in the UP actually harvesting second growth hardwoods. This is all "select cut" and no roads or trails are allowed to be cut to get to the wood.
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