In today?s artisan, hands-on, and environmentally conscience landscape, there are many reasons to harvest your own lumber: you can access new species and unique cuts of wood; you can save a healthy log from the landfill by finding it a useful purpose; and there?s a pleasing symmetry in building a toy for a grandson from the branch that held his daddy?s tire-swing. Plus, harvesting your own timber will save you a few bucks.