My new shop

[Webb Willmott]

It’s finally happening. 650 sq feet, lathe area, dust collector closet, miter saw wall (planer underneath), and room for everything else! It’s moving right along. This is day 2 of framing.

When clearing trees, one lone good sized sweet gum is waiting on me for breaking down. 2 acres of wooded area and several very large trees laying down just waiting to be taken care of. No burls but I can’t wait to “clean up” the woods.

I have 3 acres that need to be planted (landscaped) with trees. Not intending to plant to cut later but looking for suggestions for different species for “looks” that aren’t trashy.

 

[Jaramiah Severns]

Congrats, man! Sounds like a great set up

 

[Steve Tiedman]

@Webb Willmott
Wow, my dream!

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"I have 3 acres that need to be planted (landscaped) with trees. Not intending to plant to cut later but looking for suggestions for different species for “looks” that aren’t trashy."

I think I would be looking for truely expert advice of this. Can you tap into your state's forestry department, or university system forestry experts to advise for the long term growth and management?

Up here in Minnesota we have access to the University of MN through through their Extension services program, which works closely with local county agents as well.

Not being a forester myself, but my first thought is the importance of biodiversity and the use of native plant species to make sure your mini forest remains a viable ecosystem after you're gone from there. Think Dutch elm disease and emerald ash borer and how the over-planting of singular species can lead to their doom.

Livin' the dream!