Help with MFL logging needed

I have 20 acres of forest in the MFL in Buffalo County that I need to have logged. I am looking for recommendations from anyone for a good logging company that can do this. I am also interested in any recommended private foresters to assist in the process. Species in the stand are primarily oak as well as hickory, elm and to a lesser extent aspen, black cherry, and basswood. I need to do a shelterwood cut where about 50% of the crown cover is left for regeneration. Any recommendations of logging companies and private foresters is appreciated. I got a list of private foresters from the county forester but he couldn’t give out any recommendations so I want to make sure I get someone who knows what they are doing and will do a good job.

He’s not in your area, but I would still give Mike a call for assistance in recommendations. I’ve worked with him for the last 5 or so years with the restoration project I have done on my farm. If anything, he can give you specific details to spec out for loggers to bid

Forester
Richland County
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
26136 Executive Lane
Suite C
Richland Center, WI 53581
phone: (608) 647-8584
fax: (608) 647-8500
e-mail: [email protected]

Thanks for the info. I’m still figuring out what to do. There is a decent amount of pulp wood that is supposed to be removed according to the MFL plan that was written but with the steep slopes it is hard to get at with the machines that would take that kind of wood. Nothing is ever simple it seems.

Is this opened or closed MFL?