Sweden Forest Works

08/04/2016

An unsharpened saw has often been called a misery whip. Learn how to turn your saw into a useful and effective tool at the Maine Axe and Saw Meet Up, August 20-21.

Attend this and many other workshops. For more information visit http://mofga.org/Events/MaineAxeandSawMeetup/tabid/3192/Default.aspx.

05/24/2016

Nice to see an old mill still running. Contrary to popular belief, traditional technology can be just as viable, if not more in some cases, than modern centralized production. Not to mention a more pleasing process for the operators!

When Garland Mill began operations in 1856 – five years before the start of the Civil War – there were more than 600 water-powered sawmills in New Hampshire. One hundred-sixty…

04/27/2016

The EAB epidemic has devastated White Ash trees in nearly everywhere but northern New England. However, new cases are being reported in New Hampshire. There are numerous reasons, aside from baseball, to be concerned about this borer and the effects that it, and other invasive species, have on our woodlands. More information here:

http://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/caps/EAB/index.shtml

Climate change may also imperil the sport

03/31/2016

I am excited to be the new steward of this 20 acres of woodland in southern Oxford County. A classic mixed hardwood forest with many fine old examples of "Grandfather" trees (not photgraphed yet).

01/18/2016

The lot below. Not quite "before" as work had already started but was better late than never.

09/08/2015

Not much activity lately. My regular work has been keeping me busy but fall is coming and I hope to be back in the woods shortly. Firewood production starting this fall, beginning with maintenance of a coppiced Beech stand, and thinning a small plot for future building construction.

08/20/2015

This program is geared towards small woodland owners.

Welcome to the Woodland Steward Program; a resource for landowners seeking to learn more about their land and options for its long-term stewardship

08/08/2015

A good article highlighting some reasons the forests matter.

Got woods? Visit MyLandPlan.org, AFF's resource for woodland owners, by woodland owners, designed to help you protect and enjoy your woods.

08/08/2015

Frankenax is ready for the woods after a little sanding and several applications of boiled linseed oil.

08/08/2015

Some nice vintage presentation of various things to find on your woods walks.

08/08/2015

A couple of "after" pictures from the first real SFW job. This area was heavily grown over with sapplings and several larger trees. Four 8-14" dbh trees were cut, along with several 4-6 inchers, and about 300' sq. of sappling growth. The slash piles still present will be chipped for the base of a ground cover and future shade garden. The results will allow more afternoon sun to the farm's gardens, and release the best remaining trees from competition. Another benefit is the new beautiful evening view of Pleasant Mountain. Other photos to follow as soon as they are retrieved from a failed device!

08/08/2015

Meanwhile, back at Dr. Frankenaxe's laboratory...experimental graft of a Council 3.5lb. Jersey pattern ax handle that arrived with a warp. The ax was replaced by the vendor and they let me keep this one. It's been altered to 32" in length beyond the head, a better length for pounding wedges and felling smaller trees. It also corrected the warp slightly. Now to get a proper handle of the same length made!