"Fly-by-Night CC" wrote in message
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I've heard all of the rumors, but need to know, from a reliable source.
I have 4 trees, that I want to remove, all in excellent shape. 3 are
8-10 in diameter, 1 is 20-24. I don't want to do it myself. Thanks, for
any and all help. Live in SW Michigan.

The 24" tree is more reasonable and usable, but not quite "there" yet as
far as valuable Walnut is concerned. This one needs another foot of
diameter to really become something. Here in Oregon there are several 4'
diameter yard trees I'd love to have - and am keeping a keen eye on any
activity around them that looks to be on the order of removing them.

If the log is peeled or sliced, rather than sawn into lumber, it's worth a
lot. Whether it was always a "yard" tree with all the knife-damaging things
yard trees tend to accumulate may eliminate the first seven feet from
contention.

If you're in MI, contact your extension agent and have the forester look at
your trees.