Haldimand & Area Woodlot Owners Association AGM 2012

Prepared by, Michael Kott

Shitake Mushroom Update

Inoculated white oak logs Second year harvesting Four Crops in 2012 (thus far) Average yield per harvest on a bush cord 1

- 2 pounds Tastes great with steak

Firewood & Saw log Harvesting(aspects for consideration during personal or commercial

harvest)

Training PPE (personal protective equipment) Chain Saw Operators cert. Practical experience Machinery expertise

Firewood & Saw log Harvesting(aspects for consideration during personal or commercial

harvest)

Seasonal Conditions & Site Impact Winter Harvest (personal preference) Dry or frozen conditions High Land or Low Land harvest Vegetative destruction /Collateral Damage Damning

Firewood & Saw log Harvesting(aspects for consideration during personal or commercial

harvest)

Productivity & Safety Time allotment Volume/Quantity/Capability Travel & location Woodlot physical characteristics

• Basal Area • Stand height & Size

Portable Sawmill Operations(Can you guess what species of tree this pictures from? Hint: it’s very hard.

Harvest to board Stacking Air Drying End-uses

Portable Sawmill OperationsCan you guess what species of wood this blanket box is made of? Hint: It isn't

pine.

Finished Product!

“Thank you”