Summary: TweetDid you know in the past few decades a entire new industry has been invented, one called urban logging. Joining us today is Aaron Esch of BarnGeek.com to tell us all about it. Imagine a system where trees in urban and surburban areas can be felled and then milled just a few feet from where they are dropped. The resulting lumber can then be used on site or in another local area. In most cases these are trees which need to be removed regardless of their use. With infestations occurring like the ash borer and pine beetle there are many trees that are sick and dying and needing to be replaced, this method is a great way to insure the 20-50 years of time it took to grow them isn’t wasted. For every tree used this way, a few less need to be cut down in the forest and less “pine farms” need to be planted creating sterile stands of evergreen monoculture. Much of the timber that can be harvested this way is of amazing quality. Wood that homeowners and homesteaders could never afford to buy via conventional channels. This is an exciting new way to build and conserve resources at the same time. Tune in today to learn more. Resources for Today’s Show… Members Support Brigade 13Skills.com Join Our Forum TSP Mint TSP Gear WalkingToFreedom Sawtooth Tactical – (sponsor of the day) Knife Kits – (sponsor of the day) BarnGeek.com – Aaron’s Website Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.
