Forests refer to an area in which there exists a high population of trees; one of nature’s many wonders and one that may only support their own tree populace or support an entire ecosystem. The forestry industry is a business that helps cultivate the natural resources of the forest into consumables that yield a market price. At Woodlands Enterprises we act as the liaison between the resources and the market; we help landowners optimize the value of their timber product and give them the most competitive price for that product –in this case, wood fiber.

Like any business, forestry is competitive. But the competition does not begin and end in the marketplace. It actually begins where the product begins – in the forests. In a forest that is being supported for its ultimate deliverables, competition is considered every step of the way – especially in terms of how competition among the trees themselves can ultimately affect their viability.

Trees compete for sunlight, for moisture in the soil, for nutrients, for space in which to grow. When there is too much competition, trees die, become diseased, or do not grow to their full size and quality. The process of forest thinning helps to decrease competition and foster the health of trees as well as support their growth. Healthy trees yield high quality timber.

Through the forest thinning process, dead, dying, or diseased trees are removed thus eliminating competition and increasing the health of timber stand. Thinning is an absolutely critical part of forest management and can yield a variety of benefits including:

• Healthier tree stand with room for healthy trees to grow, receive adequate sunlight, and derive adequate nutrient and moisture stores from the soil.


• The stimulation of biological growth.


• Enhanced ability of stand to resist natural stressors such as drought, extreme temperatures, and even insects.


• Increased timber value – remember, healthy trees yield high quality timber – which, in turn, increases the property value.


• The enhancement of wildlife habitat - the growth of trees provides protection and accessibility to food sources for wildlife.

Forest thinning is just one of the forest management techniques provided by Woodlands Enterprises. Through this, and other processes, our aim is to increase the health of your timber stand thus increasing the value of your product. Your land and the forest that is grown on your land are your assets and our job is to make sure that we do all that we can to enhance its overall value.

If you are interested in learning more about the process of forest thinning, the benefits of thinning, or how thinning can help you, please contact Woodlands Enterprises today. Our expert team will be happy to answer all your questions and talk to you about how we can help you. We look forward to working with you!