Don't sell your forest
Grow, care for and cherish your family's land with forester Vigantas Kraujalis
Advice for forest owners is free
What does your forest need?
Forest work depends on the age of the stand. Here is the path of a forest from seedling to harvest.
- Within 3 years of felling
Reforestation or afforestation
After felling, a forest in Lithuania must be restored within 3 years. If you want a more valuable, productive stand, planting pays off. The forest litter is removed down to mineral soil, the seedling is planted properly and protected from game. A seedling must always see the sun.
- Young stand
Young stand care
Shaping the species mix and giving the trees strength for further growth. This is where the vision of your future forest takes shape.
- 20–30 yrs, conifers 40 yrs
Thinning
At this age trees grow fast and compete the most. Thinning keeps the optimal species mix and density so the best trees get the best conditions. It often pays for itself.
- Middle-aged stand
Improvement felling
Only lagging, diseased and crooked trees that compete with the best ones are removed. It usually yields plenty of valuable timber, so it pays off.
- Mature stand
Final felling
The timber of mature stands is harvested and conditions are created for new, productive, resilient stands. This is the harvest of the forest your grandparents grew.
Assessing what your forest needs
A professional assessment of the work your forest needs, following Lithuanian forestry traditions. Free for owners.
Forest management services
Preparing forest management plans and marking felling sites.
Forester
Vigantas Kraujalis
- 40 years of experience in forestry
- University degree in forestry
- Awarded the State Forest Service medal “Golden Oak Leaf” (No. 8)
Don't decide without advice. Get in touch even if you already have a buyer or are only wondering what to do with your forest. My opinion is worth hearing.
When you get in touch, please include the cadastral number of the plot so I can assess your forest faster.