Logger wants permission from neighbors??

Just when my logging project is in my grasp, the logger wants my to contact the owners of the 3 adjacent lots and get permission.

1) Why would anyone grant permission and agree to the forest line disruption (long term), tree debris spreading, noise, logging, and construction activities (short term)?

2) My deed is for a 4-acre “postage stamp” area plus a 1/3 acre narrow slice of just enough width to connect the “postage stamp” lot to another easement for vehicle access. My lot has no direct road access. I’ve been using the southern easement and the neighbor on that side has been giving me a lot of flak.

I’m confused over the concept of having private property. Is private property a dead idea?

No one consulted me when another neighbor decided to clearcut his lot right when I closed on this property purchase. I don’t understand…

This project has been floundering since I bought the property a year ago. It’s packed with white oak and other hardwoods. I need the cash to move forward with other projects.

And my logger is asking that I get permission from neighbors to open a driveway on my own property.

There is no reason anyone would grant permission. If one neighbor objects I stand to lose a lot: Vehicle access to my lot, parking, a partial logging, financing for other projects (shipping container storage, paying off mechanic for work that he’s done on 2nd vehicle, bear fencing, regraveling southern easement, and opening up the forest for light and space). Loggers for small tracts are a dying breed. There is one other small tract logger in the county but his health is declining. The logger that I’m working with is 80 years old.

It may be that he is trying to be polite.

It might be worthwhile and go along way towards future relationships to explain to your neighbors that it's a one time thing for a certain period of time?

I can understand the loggers concern....especially with his age and experience

It's often good practice to inform the neighbours, even if there is no legal obligation to receive their permission.

They can voice any concerns, and the property owner and the logger may be able to adjust the operation to reduce the impact.

This is far better than having neighbours rushing off to lawyers for court injunctions just as the work commences.

Maybe the logger wants permission to cut the neighbors' trees.

If I were asked that I would tell him to contact the neighbors that I don't have time to do that.

Not sure but…

Your easement might not allow commercial use.
Many places have set back rules, ei you can’t log within X feet of a property line without permission
The rules for small properties are usually different than larger tracts.
Your logger just can’t afford to deal with a “Karen” neighbor on such a small project.