TN Logging Blog

People take many of the items they use daily for granted. The paper they're writing on, the wooden rocking chair they enjoy, the front porch that protects them from the weather when they want to step outside, paper towels used to clean up kitchen messes – these are all items made from wood that someone has to harvest from trees standing tall in a f...

 Key Takeaways: The Cumberland Plateau is part of the Appalachian Plateau of the Appalachian Mountains. The area features a diverse ecosystem of flora and fauna. The Cumberland Plateau is home to some plants that cannot be found in any other part of the world. The Cumberland Plateau, at the edge of the Appalachian Mountains, is a vast expanse ...

As we look to meet growing needs for timber and other forest products and clearing land for homesites, the balance between conservation and exploitation becomes more crucial. Miller Farms, a logging operation on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, takes several steps to help maintain a balance between logging operations and nature, including skidd...

Timber has been useful to humans for millions of years. It was and is used to build shelters and infrastructure, furniture, art, paper, and much more. Logging companies must know the myriad of purposes of timber for logging sustainably and selling the timber for the best price. Loggers carefully select timber for various purposes. White oak may go ...

Logging is one of the most important roles in fire prevention and forestry management. Wildfires have become a persistent threat to communities and ecosystems throughout the country, including the Cumberland Plateau. They are becoming more destructive; thus, it's imperative to implement effective strategies to mitigate wildfire risks and manage the...

Most people have never worked in the logging industry. They know that they can call a logger for tree log removal and make some money by selling the trees. Most of those people realize that it is a dangerous job, but do they really know how dangerous it really is? Miller Farms looks at some of the risks in working in log removal service and tree cu...

The holiday season brings joy, indulgence and togetherness. However, for those who have diabetes, Christmas means adding the stress of navigating a sugary landscape – and for some, this can be challenging. However, you don't have to give up your traditions – and you can even make new traditions. There are many alternative choices that friends and f...

With Thanksgiving coming up, some may be in a panic because you're hosting your first Thanksgiving for family and friends. Some may be hosting their umpteenth Thanksgiving but are looking for tips to make it easier. Even for a seasoned host, it may feel overwhelming, especially when you invite a lot of people. We have several tips to help reduce th...

After buying a piece of raw land, you may be able to log it if it has marketable trees. Logging brings financial and environmental benefits, but only if it's done properly. Managing forested land not only opens up an area for your home but also opens areas for wildlife. Before you hire a company like Miller Farms to log your property, you should ta...

Logging is an essential practice in many industries. However, there are a ton of misconceptions and myths about the practice. Many environmentalists do nothing to dispel these myths and misconceptions and often get in the way of loggers and forestry management. Without proper forest management, including logging and clearing the underbrush, forest ...

Overton County, Tennessee, is in the heart of the Cumberland Plateau, an area full of rich forests with many species of trees. The area has a long history of sustainable timber management. The tree harvesting and timber clearing in this area has its own significance and environmental impacts using various methods. Timber is but one of many natural ...