Re: Timber sales

Posted by RodinNS on December 05, 2005 at 04:54:33 from (142.177.109.71):

In Reply to: Timber sales posted by Dan in Ohio on December 04, 2005 at 12:28:16:

I would also suggest that you talk more with the forester or logger or who ever you are dealing with. Be sure that they understand what you want done; what you want the place looking like when they're done. Once the tree is cut, it's too late to complain. Be sure that all local regulations regarding forest practices are followed in your area as well, or that could come back to bite you.
To some degree, it may help you to understand the market for the wood you have, the pricing, and so on, but you've really got to have a pretty good grip on it all to be of much benifit to yourself. Most people only dig into it far enough to think they have a fortune's worth of timber, and then get mad when Joe down the road got 4 times what they got..... The reason being that Joe had top quality saw logs and the guy complaining had firewood.
I don't know what soft/hardwood saw logs are running in your area. However, I do know that pulpwood prices in North America today are generallly at the cost of, or less than the cost of production for loggers. Veneer prices fluctuate due to markets and supply. It's also significant to remember that the Veneer that will come from a typical stand is probably no more than 1-2%, and of that, there are very very very few 1000 dollar trees. You might see one or two in your woodlot, depending on species and the stand itself.
If you do the research into local pricing, the quality of your stand, the various harvesting methods, the costs associated with running a crew, the insurance costs, trucking, and the costs of the cleanup afterwards and reforestation you may find that the business isn't quite as lucrative as some would have you believe. There's a lot more to it than the mill price. Best of luck.

Rod

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