Posted by Dieselrider on November 05, 2010 at 04:48:13 from (75.88.136.66):
In Reply to: OT Timber Sales posted by deerly parted on November 04, 2010 at 19:12:33:
I agree with kyhayman. Hire a forester to come in and do the calculating. That way you know what you have before some shyster logger comes in and talks you out of your timber for half what it's worth. The forester works for you where the logger works for himself or the mill who hires him.
The forester should be able to put the timber up for bid and put together a contract that assures you of not having a big mess when they are all done. If you let someone come in and ruin your timber tract, you have to live with that forever. It could take 80 years before it comes back-if it ever does.
Putting the timber up for bid will assure you that you get what it's worth on the market today.
Yes you can cut it yourself but, do you really know what you are doing? Splitting the butt logs due to poor felling techniques will really impact the final value. And again, what you leave for yourself and your kids is up to you. A regrowing timber stand or a real mess. If your site causes problems with runoff down the road, the DEP can come in and make you clean it up at your expense. Might just eliminate all your profits in the long run. If you really know what you are doing and if you have access to several mills to get the best price for each species, then maybe you should do it yourself.
Here is a place you might want to consider stopping by and talk with the foresters. Get their opinions and don't be afraid to ask for references.It's not always about getting every board foot out of the woods but also about what you leave behind that determines how strong and quick the woodlot returns.
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