Income Opportunities from Logs

How can I maximize the value from my logs? What are the market opportunities? These are common questions asked by small woodland owners. In this video we introduce you to the primary things for you to consider and hope to spark your interest in having a look at the full presentation on 'Traditional' Log Markets http://www.cof.orst.edu/org/owic/IncomeOpps/LogMarkets/

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