But you have to balance the idea of should you cut your sapling down and use the space to plant the faster growing trees because you will ultimately get more wo

But you have to balance the idea of should you cut your sapling down and use the space to plant the faster growing trees because you will ultimately get more wood. Those failing now are the groups that didn't cut the trees soon enough. It's a competitive environment and even faster growing trees may be coming. Waiting is not a viable option in many cases.