Timber Stand Improvement

A Timber Stand Improvement, or TSI, is a forest management technique that involves thinning the forest with chainsaws. Our TSI projects are conducted to meet landowner objectives and to be silviculturally sustainable. Long Forestry performs a high quality timber stand improvement that provides better aesthetics and additional benefits to wildlife and the forest. We cut all stumps to within inches of the ground and we do not leave waist high stumps or angled stumps that could puncture a skidder or ATV tire. This technique also allows for the development of desirable stump sprouts and provides our client with visually pleasing forests. Prior to any TSI, Long Forestry inspects for invasive species, providing additional protection to the landowner.