Ron, the fenced in area is around 1 acre. The property is over 5, so no, it does not really follow the property line except in the front where it is running somewhat parallel with it, set back about 30 ft.
Mark, during this 2nd phase of logging, I have hauled out 8 loads so far averaging around 8 tons per load. A lot more was hauled out initially, 7 loads via a "real" 18 wheeler logging truck, plus all the loads I did. I think I have a spreadsheet with the tonnage. I'll try to dig it up and update it once this 2nd round is completed. There will be a 3rd and final round, which will be to open the view to the pasture and mountains.
We tried getting someone to come in and cut and haul it for us, but the relative small size of the job did not make it cost effective. Mom's next door neighbor had his land logged about 8 years back, and he ended up having to pay the logger $2000 in the end.
The total sales will probably end up being around $13k or so. We paid about $10k for the 100 hours of work the excavator did initially to pull out the trees and cut them, and then there is all my time, fuel, wear and tear on my equipment, and cost of ownership. In the end, it will be a wash at best I think. But if feels good that the trees is actually used to make lumber, and I enjoyed the work, at least the parts where I can sit in the tractor.
