Hi All – Let me know if theres a better more forest specific sub for this but wanted to check in with my native homies for some advice. Im in Smyth County in Southwest VA. My neighbor and I collectively own 40acres of mostly forest that connect to a National Forest. It was clear cut 50 years ago and is mostly white pine and oaks with rhododendron and mountain laurels in the understory. Im still getting to know the area and this region of forest and am far from an expert on forestry to begin with but it has seemed to me that it might be lacking in diversity due to the top cut. My neighbors front forest was pretty decimated from Helene and it seems like an opportunity to introduce some trees with intention. I know we could get the extension office to come out and offer a game plan but would like any advice, opinions and resources for base knowledge as well so we’re not just blindly following one persons viewpoint. TY!
by sillysarah85