Planning: When carrying out a second thinning, it is important to establish thinning control plotsA farmer I was talking to recently was very pleased with himself. Second thinning operationA first thinning is about setting up access and removing inferior trees while allowing the valuable trees to grow on. Once the first thinning is completed, the trees grow on for three to five years when the second thinning is carried out. The secret to get your second thinning right is to lay down and measure plots while supervising harvesting operations. Virtual Talking Timber aims to support forest owners in thinning their conifer forests, growing quality timber and selling it successfully.

Source: Irish Independent July 07, 2020 19:05 UTC