Reasons NOT to Own Forest Land - Catastrophe at the Coast Property

[@ronaldmatros9890]

Fun to watch someone who isn't afraid to work. Always good to make your road wide enough to begin with. 😅

[@WilsonForestLands]

A lot of the roads on this property were built wide enough in the beginning. But trees grow so fast here they are getting so big they are closing in.

[@TheOldJarhead]

Nothing like arriving and discovering that .ess! Great work!

[@WilsonForestLands]

Yeah that wasn’t what I was expecting to see when I saw that.

[@howardkettner]

I very much admire your determination, resiliency and practical ingenuity. You not only survive stuff like this - I think you thrive on it! Two thumbs up.

[@WilsonForestLands]

Thank you, that was kind of you to say. I will have to think about this thriving on it, there might be something to that.

[@mattfleming86]

That's a another downside to clearcutting. Generally trees rely on other trees for "protection" so in the end it still brings more collateral damage. And those were some beauties. Seems every single time I get blowdown it is a nicer tree that I intended to keep long term.

[@WilsonForestLands]

Those big beauties were the trees on the timber company’s side of the property line. On the next video I show the ones on my side that came down because of the clearcut.

[@christiancolozzi3518]

Hi wilson ! I can understand how much work it was for you ... but man that was fun for me to watch !

[@davidedwards3734]

Beautiful property!! You'll get it back in shape!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@WilsonForestLands]

Thanks, it will be a lot of work but it will turn into something good either way.

[@jimmyers264]

Always good to have a chinsaw with you.

[@rogerstern2542]

You are a very likable guy.

[@TheOldManAndTheSaw]

I used to use a Cat for skidding logs. As she got older I had to start using the whip. Fluffy was a good kitty.

[@mikehughes2026]

She must have been one powerful Pussycat!!

[@WilsonForestLands]

I think I remember hearing about fluffy.

[@TheOldManAndTheSaw]

It was sad when she had to go but she tasted VERY good.

[@TheHappinessOfThePursuit]

Fluffy, you’re always inside of us. ❤

[@stephenoverdorf4917]

You have a nice piece of property there. Enjoyed your video, as always.

[@WilsonForestLands]

Yep it’s a nice place. Excellent climate in the summer.

[@grizz2702]

Looking forward to the next one...cheers

[@WilsonForestLands]

Thanks Grizz, that one will be out soon.

[@southernadirondackoutdoors]

Looks like fun! You might need to get a bigger mill for those Douglas firs.

[@billykulim5202]

instead of making video complaining, i would fire my chainsaw and cut those out, and making it to lumber with saw mill

[@steveallen2681]

Wish I could be there to help out

[@WilsonForestLands]

Those big ones are on the timber company side of the line. In the next video I show the ones on my side. Definitely need a bigger mill.

[@edwinlikeshistractor8521]

My neighbor's neighbor clear cut. Similar wind blowdown but smaller trees. He lost a Toyota tundra and a shed we had just built. We cleaned it up. The tractor grapple was helpful. I like your use of a 462 as a swing blade. If Stihl just made a curved blade it would be so much easier. Ha!

[@WilsonForestLands]

Blow down from clearcuts seems to be a common story. Actually Stihl does make something that would be close to the equivalent of a curved blade. An appropriately angled hedge trimmer type attachment for a trimmer. Supposedly it works quite well in situations like that. I am thinking of getting one.

[@lpeterman]

Wilson, I did give a "like" (not for the catastrophe) but the fact you filmed and posted this video. I do know that gut-punch sensation of discovering downed trees, because we went through it, likely the same series of rain/wind storms. I hope you can reclaim some of the damages in milling and/or selling some of those really big logs. Cheers from a smoky Willamette Valley

[@WilsonForestLands]

I know you know what it’s like. With the lousy lumber market right now, compensation will be more for the labor I put into cleaning up the mess.

[@Blackadder75]

@@WilsonForestLands what happens when a really big tree from the neighbour crashes on your property, damaging fences, destroying a road.. Would they have to pay for the cleanup?

[@WilsonForestLands]

I don’t know for sure but I think it would be considered “an act of god”. It may be different in someone’s yard but in the forest I don’t think they would be liable.

[@Blackadder75]

@@WilsonForestLands thanks for taking the time answering so many viewer's questions

[@thekiltedsawyer]

When you were loading your truck with implements in the last video I thought you might know what you would need, lol you have a great property,you know who to get ahold of for some mobile Woodmizer milling 💪👍🧡🧡🧡🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲👌great video buddy 👍

[@WilsonForestLands]

I could definitely use a mobile sawmill here. If only people were buying fir lumber right now around here.

[@thekiltedsawyer]

Maybe we could get a couple of us together out there & get you some of those big ones broke down. I have a 59" Alaskan mill we could have some fun with! Be safe out there, keep us posted buddy 🌲💪🧡🧡

[@WilsonForestLands]

@@thekiltedsawyer the thought has crossed my mind. I’m not motivated to have to try to sell that amount of lumber the way the market is here. I am open to ideas. If you have an idea you can email me at [e-mail]

[@joegrochowski669]

great vid,

[@WilsonForestLands]

Thank you.

[@user-traildust5977]

Haven't watched full video yet, but I would of had the gate ready to move the same day. Just to keep trespassers out?

[@washingtonwoodsplitter599]

Cat loggernese for dozer. You’re funny. Keep up the good work

[@WilsonForestLands]

Thank you, I will try to keep it up.

[@lpeterman]

I agree with Matt F (comment below); after the adjacent landowner clearcut his property, I began losing nice, healthy, "keeper" trees. (Looked just like yours at the 8:00 minute mark. Lost two-months cleaning up, hauling out and still haven't been able to mill it up.) G--damn clearcuts. I can think of nothing good to say about them.

[@douglaschamberlain9773]

I do not understand clearcutting. I know it’s easier for mechanical logging, and much more profitable. However, clearcutting is SO destructive. It affects the structure of the forest, water quality, the integrity of the ground, wind patterns-on and on. And, as you experienced, those effects do not honor property lines. What I do on my land shapes yours.

[@lpeterman]

Amen Brother; but you're preaching to the choir!@@douglaschamberlain9773

[@WilsonForestLands]

The only thing I know good about this one is it did open up a good view for me. But that won’t last long once it grows up with brush.

[@asyraf6147]

Hello there. Thank you for all the tips that you shared. Can you make a video regarding the benefit of having a full wrap handle on a chainsaw?

[@WilsonForestLands]

Thanks for the request. I will try to remember to do that in a situation where it comes in handy. Usually that is in falling timber, which I won’t be doing for a while since I will be cleaning up these trees that are already down. That might make a good short, I will keep that in mind.

[@Twobrothersoutdoors]

Is The property owner of the clear cut ok with you moving the access to your property? That is one massive root ball! I've never seen anything like that! Thanks for letting us watch you work. Makes me feel better 😉

[@WilsonForestLands]

That property belongs to a large timber company with many thousands of acres. It’s probably the least of their concerns but I plan on talking to one of the local foresters about it. Thanks for watching me do all the work. Feel free to bring your chainsaws, hardhats and sawmills out and help clean up this mess. 😁

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

I deal with a keeping a woods road open almost year round , it is a lot of work .

[@WilsonForestLands]

Yep, as you know, keeping roads maintained is part of the labor and expense of having forest land.

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

Its very rare that a tree worth harvesting needs to be cut , mostly brush and poor quality trees .@@WilsonForestLands

[@yenerm114]

👌🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@williamemerson1799]

At least you got some good milling logs. Mind telling me what CC your saw is?

[@WilsonForestLands]

I have good milling logs but my mill not very portable and is at the other property several hours away. I don’t know what the CC is but it’s a Stihl MS 462.

[@williamemerson1799]

@@WilsonForestLands 72.2 cc. Just looked it up. Nice saw.

[@n8dawg640]

5:25 golly that chainsaw melts through that wood like butter

[@Dan_Akins]

Are any of those logs too large for your mill? If not, you could make a lot of boards, for something, or to sell.

[@WilsonForestLands]

The big trees I showed in this video are on the timber company side of the property line. They are not mine. In the next video I will show the big ones that came down on my side. A lot of them are way too big for the mill. In that video I will go into the details into the possibility of milling them.

[@TheOldManAndTheSaw]

Good video/ bad trees! There's always something you have to do before you can do what you want to do. Comprende?

[@WilsonForestLands]

Yes definitely comprende. This year I’m not going to get a chance to do what I want to do on this property because of all these things I now have to do.

[@WilsonForestLands]

My auto correct did not comprehend Comprende. It tried to turn it into compressed.

[@TheOldManAndTheSaw]

Yeah! THAT'S what I wanted to say, "compressed", but couldn't spell it.

[@AlaskanInsights]

These trees need to learn to grow some taproots .

[@WilsonForestLands]

No kidding, how hard can it be to grow a taproot?

[@joeyrector1015]

Ok the bear and the bees just thought they had you blocked out. I guess that you just out smarted them

[@WilsonForestLands]

Yes they did, and tried to make me believe the timber company did it.

[@joeyrector1015]

@@WilsonForestLands right lol.

[@denniswilhelm1316]

About anyway you look at it, it’s going to be a negative money wise. Hate to see wood go to waste. Possibly rent an excavator, find someone close with a Lucas mill, work with him. Or, just leave it☹️, but you could get a lot done for future projects, milling, camping, etc. whatever you decide I won’t criticize, enjoy your videos

[@cabininthewoods7326]

Did the logging company cause all that? 🤬

[@lpeterman]

Yes, and never admit it; or pay for damages.

[@WilsonForestLands]

Technically the wind blew them over but it was all because the trees next to them were logged. So it happened as a result of what they did.

[@sal39759]

Long day????? PHOEY!!!!! All I saw you work was 10 minutes or less! Nice try……(I didn’t break a sweat watching either! Lol 😂 😂😂😂😂)

[@WilsonForestLands]

PHOEY? I call phoey on your phoey! Thanks for the laugh. 😂

[@sal39759]

@@WilsonForestLands 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@yenerm114]

👌🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻