Downed Trees
Trees, regardless of species that are on or near the ground must be removed quickly to recover timber value. How quick this must occur depends upon the species, how much of the root system is still in the ground, and whether they are solidly on the ground or being held off the ground.
Valuable mainstems lying on the ground must be removed quickly to keep high quality veneer or sawtimber from staining or starting to rot. If veneer is to obtained from this white oak it should be removed the first growing season after ice damage. Sawtimber value will be retained for up to 2 years.
Knocked over but not directly on the ground. Since it is off the ground it will not deteriorate quickly and usually veneer logs can be removed within 1 year of the damage. Sawtimber value will be retained for several years.