I know this is a very common question, but yet I still need to ask. I recently purchased a property that has a very large walnut located within’ 10 feet from a large stream. The property and tree has been protected since around the year 1900 as it was a School Property, and has been on school premises up until last year. No visible indication of any metal and the only fence that has ever been on the property has not touched the tree. The tree has a curcumfrance of 10ft. And 16ft until the first branch. I have a very experienced logger friend that will fall it for a few beers. I have the equipment to load and transport. I guess my main question would be, what should I do it with it? What would be more profitable? I would hate to see it just sawed into lumber but if the price is right... I have the space available to store all logs and planks if I was to take to saw mill. I have the know how and tools to make live edge furniture with it, and wouldnt mind getting back into building, would that be the most profitable? If so, how thick should I have the mill cut them? Just want to the right thing.. and maybe make lil $ ;) if possible. Any advice or info about the tree would be greatly appreciated.
