Tag > economics of logging

Saw this lorry with freshly harvested logs parked near the farm.  Shocked, I found out that they are harvesting the trees at the back of the farm next to the forest reserve. This is the area they are logging.  I have wandered there since 1991 and I know practically every tree there.  Some are easily 150 years old. Another view of the area being logged.  Up till today I cannot understand the economics of logging and how it benefits the people.  Through our Government which represents our desires and wishes, we will get a royalty payment, I think for each tree....