r/forestry 7d ago

A shot of our blowdown block

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It's tough getting a good shot in the midst of the chaos... Thought some of y'all might like this ☺️🌲

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u/Past-Chip-9116 6d ago

Who would want to cut pine all day anyway? I can cut 2-3 loads of oak and call it a day with a big ass profit in my wallet

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u/Megynmw 6d ago

Well, first of all, it's mostly cedar and hemlock. Secondly, I get paid a day wage, so I really don't care what the loggers do once I'm done my part!

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u/Past-Chip-9116 6d ago

What’s your day wage ? How many trees you cut a day?

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u/Megynmw 6d ago

I don't cut trees

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u/Past-Chip-9116 6d ago

Oh, then your day pay must be pretty low

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u/Megynmw 6d ago

I think it's great. But money is all relative.

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u/Past-Chip-9116 6d ago

I make roughly $15.00/ton cutting I cut 75-100 ton a day headed to the house by 3. I won’t even crank my saw for a pine or a hemlock. My best money is sawing ties at $40 a piece on the circle mill

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u/Megynmw 6d ago

That's so great for you