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Land clearing or vegetation removal? The practical and legal difference

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Land clearing or vegetation removal? The practical and legal difference

Not every plot with trees is \"forest\" on paper — and the difference changes everything: permits, costs, timelines. A short guide so you know which situation you are in.

03.06.2026

What the APV means and why it matters

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What the APV means and why it matters

The harvesting valuation document (APV) is what separates legal harvesting from illegal logging. What it contains and what the owner receives.

29.05.2026

Selling your forest: the right steps for an owner

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Selling your forest: the right steps for an owner

From ownership documents to the APV and the final payment — what you need to know to sell your forest properly and legally, with no surprises.

23.05.2026

How much firewood do you need for a winter?

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How much firewood do you need for a winter?

Ballpark estimates by home type and heating system — plus the simple rule of thumb for working out your own needs.

16.05.2026

Which firewood is best: beech, oak or hornbeam?

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Which firewood is best: beech, oak or hornbeam?

All three are hardwoods and burn well — but each has its quirks. A practical comparison, plus when it makes sense to combine them with softwoods.

09.05.2026

Stacked cubic meter (ster) vs solid cubic meter for firewood: the difference, explained simply

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Stacked cubic meter (ster) vs solid cubic meter for firewood: the difference, explained simply

A ster and a solid cubic meter are not the same thing — the difference can be 35–40% of your money. Here is how to tell them apart and check the quantity on delivery.

02.05.2026

Land clearing for construction: steps, checks and mistakes to avoid

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Land clearing for construction: steps, checks and mistakes to avoid

Before clearing a plot for construction, check the land's status, the existing trees, machine access and the necessary documents.

23.04.2026

Stump removal: methods, machinery and when it is necessary

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Stump removal: methods, machinery and when it is necessary

Stumps can block work, access or land grading. They are removed mechanically, depending on the terrain and roots.

20.04.2026

Why thinning and cleaning-tending operations in the forest matter

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Why thinning and cleaning-tending operations in the forest matter

Thinning and cleaning-tending operations are not simple felling, but silvicultural work that supports the development of the forest.

17.04.2026

Harvester and forwarder: what modern machinery does in the forest

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Harvester and forwarder: what modern machinery does in the forest

The harvester cuts and sections the wood, the forwarder collects and transports it. Together they make timber harvesting more efficient.

14.04.2026