Machetes and Woodlot Management Part 1

The machete can be a vital tool if you are a landowner looking to improve the economics and diversity of your woodlot.

1) Clear vegetation around new planting to reduce competition.
2) Clear diseased or non-viable trees to make room for valuable timber species.
3) Diversify transition zones between forest and field by creating tiered levels of vegetation.
4) Create brush piles for local wildlife.
5) Avoid straight lines and angles, remember that organic growth usually appears random.