Understand the Visual Impact of Timber Harvesting

This video hosted by extension forester Dr. Dave Kittredge discusses ways to take aesthetics into account when harvesting timber. It includes an interview with a landowner who logged his land while protecting and even improving how the land looked. You can stream or download this video.

Though written for New Hampshire, this 36-page guide has good general tips on protecting aesthetics during timber harvesting. It’s more technical than the video, but goes in depth on topics like protecting roads from erosion, reducing mess around loading areas, and planning ahead to get the best results.