I have cleared a level spot behind my house with my Bobcat to build a pole barn (man cave). The problem is that I have some big beautiful trees I should cut down, so branches do not fall on the barn. One is an enormous cherry (Probably close to 3 feet in diameter), it has to go because I need to make room for the others to fall. The rest are 6 nice straight White Oak trees that are various diameters. Also one Maple that would also make some nice firewood.
My debate is should I try to cut them into logs (8 to 12 foot long) and try to sell them to a sawmill? Would it be worth hiring a dump truck, or something to haul them(I can load a truck with the Bobcat)? Or should I just cut them up for firewood? Or should I risk just leaving them alone? I certainly do not need the firewood as I have about 18 cords and lots of dead stuff in the woods. I guess I could sell it as firewood but knowing me I would probably just keep it for many years out.
The township I live in makes it very difficult to have a lumber yard come in and clear alot of trees with all their regulations, and I do not think I am really ready for that. And I may never be. I will provide pictures as I move along.
My debate is should I try to cut them into logs (8 to 12 foot long) and try to sell them to a sawmill? Would it be worth hiring a dump truck, or something to haul them(I can load a truck with the Bobcat)? Or should I just cut them up for firewood? Or should I risk just leaving them alone? I certainly do not need the firewood as I have about 18 cords and lots of dead stuff in the woods. I guess I could sell it as firewood but knowing me I would probably just keep it for many years out.
The township I live in makes it very difficult to have a lumber yard come in and clear alot of trees with all their regulations, and I do not think I am really ready for that. And I may never be. I will provide pictures as I move along.