Greetings,
I have been lurking for about three months and have finally decided to make my introductions. I am 35 years old, married and have finally decided to return to country living. I grew up on a cattle and horse farm until I was 15 years old and have missed it since I moved away from home.
My wife and I have just purchased 15 Acers in Clackamas County Oregon. The land has about 8 acres of Douglas fir timber with thick undergrowth, a creek, pond and about 5 acres of former pasture that has returned to a pretty wild state with tall grass, thick blackberry and 1 – 2 inch trees.
The property is currently zoned for timber deferral on about 6 acres. We will be increasing the timber density in a few of the lightly planted areas and cleaning a few additional plots for panting new trees. We also plan to reclaim at least four of the acres for pastureland in anticipation (in a few years) of two Morgan’s.
The land is really rough, with little access and no fencing. Obviously, there is a bunch of work too do to make it a productive and habitable piece of land. I found Tractor-by-Net while starting research for a new tractor. I am still up in the air about what I need. So far the front running tractor in a JD 4510 power-reversor 4wd with, MX5 brush hog, FEL, and post hole digger.
I look forward to becoming involved on the site as I learn more about tractors and identify projects around the property. You can all anticipate a bunch of future questions!
Thanks.
Colin--
I have been lurking for about three months and have finally decided to make my introductions. I am 35 years old, married and have finally decided to return to country living. I grew up on a cattle and horse farm until I was 15 years old and have missed it since I moved away from home.
My wife and I have just purchased 15 Acers in Clackamas County Oregon. The land has about 8 acres of Douglas fir timber with thick undergrowth, a creek, pond and about 5 acres of former pasture that has returned to a pretty wild state with tall grass, thick blackberry and 1 – 2 inch trees.
The property is currently zoned for timber deferral on about 6 acres. We will be increasing the timber density in a few of the lightly planted areas and cleaning a few additional plots for panting new trees. We also plan to reclaim at least four of the acres for pastureland in anticipation (in a few years) of two Morgan’s.
The land is really rough, with little access and no fencing. Obviously, there is a bunch of work too do to make it a productive and habitable piece of land. I found Tractor-by-Net while starting research for a new tractor. I am still up in the air about what I need. So far the front running tractor in a JD 4510 power-reversor 4wd with, MX5 brush hog, FEL, and post hole digger.
I look forward to becoming involved on the site as I learn more about tractors and identify projects around the property. You can all anticipate a bunch of future questions!
Thanks.
Colin--