Cray, can't add any advice but am curious, why are 90 yr old trees being removed? Non productive anymore? I've seen small things made from Pecan and you are right, gorgeous wood. I cringed when ya said ya used to sell it for firewood. On the other hand, what you're embarking on now will be a lot of work. Good luck, hope it works out that someone will be appreciating that wood another 90 yrs from now.
These trees are no longer productive. So we cut them down and replant with new improved cultivars. I know it hurts my feelings too when I have to fell such a large beautiful tree, but as a pecan farmer I have to do what needs to be done. And don't worry we interplant 5 years before we cut so as not to lose production. Each one of these trees has been replaced by 4 new trees.
